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Get set to experience an incredible night as Thievery Corporation dominates The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, December 18, 2025! This famous venue, celebrated as one of Rolling Stone’s Top 5 Rock Clubs in the US, guarantees an epic vibe for this outstanding show.

The lively duo, famous for their alluring mix of electronic, dub and world music, are on their 2025 North American Tour, bringing fresh tracks from their recent album alongside classic hits like “The Mirror Conspiracy” and “Lebanese Blonde.”

Kick off Christmas week in style with the joyful sounds of the season! The Asheville Jazz
Orchestra returns to the DFR Lounge for their 2nd annual holiday concert—bringing big band cheer,
timeless holiday classics, and a swingin’ spirit only the AJO can deliver. Come ready to sing (or
dance!) along to your favorite festive tunes. A holiday tradition full of fun for the whole family!

MAMA is led by Melissa McKinney, Renowned for her powerful vocals, Melissa is passionate about her community and is dedicated to using her voice for good. Blues, Rock, and Heavy on the Soul, you can dance, cry, and laugh all in one set. Featuring Nik Hope on drums, Chris Everett on guitar, and Carey Walter on bass, this local band’s love is infectious.

$10 Cover

We will be doing a Coat & Food drive for BeLoved Asheville at this event!

Now an annual tradition, Kate Steinbeck and Jessica Schaeffer bring the soothing, light-filled sounds of flute and harp to the darkest days of the year. Enjoy a blend of traditional carols and lesser-known works; we also celebrate founder Kate Steinbeck’s birthday this day!
with Kate Steinbeck Flute and Jessica Schaeffer Harp

Friday, December 19, 12 pm · St. Matthias Church, Asheville

Friday, December 19, 4 pm · East Asheville Library

As ever, PAN HARMONIA offers Donation-based, Pay-as-You-Can Community
Concerts. All are welcome!

panharmonia.org
828.242.1077

Kick off Christmas week in style with the joyful sounds of the season! The Asheville Jazz
Orchestra returns to the DFR Lounge for their 2nd annual holiday concert—bringing big band cheer,
timeless holiday classics, and a swingin’ spirit only the AJO can deliver. Come ready to sing (or
dance!) along to your favorite festive tunes. A holiday tradition full of fun for the whole family!

Come gather round the Campfire(ball) for an end-of-the-year Winter Soiree featuring live performances from Old Man Toddler, The Campfireball, and music from Kelle Jolly. We'll toast to the year gone by, look forward to new things on the horizon, and revel in music, story, comedy, and most importantly, each other's company. Plus! Bring a wrapped gift for a story-inspired gift exchange! Anything goes, so long as it has a story to it. Stick around after the performances for some mixing, mingling, and winter cheer.

Appalachian and holiday music and storytelling, audience participation and sing-a-longs are all on tap for Christmas in Appalachia: A singin', strummin', family show! at BMCA. Join acclaimed old time musician Travis Stuart, actor/storyteller John Hall and friends as they share stories and songs about Appalachian Christmas traditions and memories. Learn the stories behind “Old Christmas”, “Ruling Days”, “Serenading” and how St. Nick began putting presents in stockings. Experience the beauty of seasonal music played on traditional Appalachian instruments, and sing along to everyone’s favorite holiday tunes. Bring the family to enjoy Christmas in Appalachia!

December 19-21

Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2pm

Tickets $15 for adults

$10 for youth (ages 6-17)

Blue Ridge Betty’s Holiday Party!

Holiday Attire Encouraged

WNCW New tunes at 2 “We love discovering new regional acts here, and the latest is this band out of Asheville, with this debut recorded in Weaverville. Singer/songwriter Lindsey Wall, who also plays fiddle and mandolin, has this to say about their debut: “This album captures a period of time filled with uncertainty, longing, and hope. After Hurricane Helene ravaged our community in Western NC, feelings that I never confronted before came bubbling to the surface. I coped by writing songs.”

Check out their album Firefly on Spotify

Stuff your stockings with some COMEDIC ANARCHY this Holiday Season!
Adult comedy night, featuring an action-packed cast of comics from both Carolinas!
Doors open at 6:30. Suggested donation $10 at door. Light food and refreshments available. And bring a toy to be donated!
Produced by Brendan C. Ahern of “Rainy Night Theatre”.

Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
802 Fairview Rd. Suite 1200, Asheville, NC 28803
(Located off I-240 Exit 8, River Ridge Business Center, behind Sun Soo Martial Arts,
next to Hot Yoga Asheville & Asheville Dance Theater)
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Pretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. As young lovers of old-time music, Pretty Little Goat began winning string band competitions right away. Over the last 12 years, the band has developed a unique sound, writing music inspired by the mountains and the musical traditions therein.

Members of the band are dedicated mentors to the next generation of musicians. Always looking for new and exciting ways to inspire young people, they have been deeply involved in the local JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program, music camps, schools and more.

Josh Carter- Mandolin

Owen Grooms- Banjo

Mallory Carter- Percussion

Jonathan Grey- Bass

Jackson Dulaney- Dobro

Brian VanAntwerp- Fiddle

Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music is a living art form; vibrant and evolving. Their debut self-titled album released in 2016 presents unique interpretations of old-time songs and tunes along with original material. The Goats' second album, "Let The Sun Shine In," is full of groovy original music that is "as close as we will ever be to our past while being as current as we need it to be" (Mike Ashworth, Steep Canyon Rangers)."

The Goat's third album "Big Storm" continues the saga with an album of catchy original and traditional music that is sure to stick with you. Most recently, "Southland" is an album where the band has really start to hit their stride. Includes a whole slew of new, catchy, original songs and tunes, mixed with traditional fiddle music featuring Madeline Dierauf.

Experience the magic of the holidays with the iconic melodies of Vince Guaraldi that capture the nostalgic spirit of the season. The Constellations Orchestra and Dr. Bill Bares interpret this masterpiece with the warmth and wonder of Christmas, bringing Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang to life through music. Get your tickets now to make this a part of your holiday celebration! Presented by URSA Asheville.