Community Calendar

PORTUGAL. THE MAN
La Luz
Monday, December 08
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

Mark your calendars — December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 — the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever!

Now celebrating 15 years, Deck the Trees will once again bring holiday wonder to Black Mountain and Swannanoa, all for a great cause. This cherished fundraiser benefits the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, which helps neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter.

This year’s theme, “Christmas in Music & Song,” will inspire more than 50 beautifully decorated trees across town. You’ll find many of them at Peri Social House, Tyson Furniture Company, and White Horse Black Mountain, plus dozens of other local businesses decked out for the season.

How It Works:
From December 5 to January 5, you can vote for your favorite tree(s) by donating $1 per vote. Vote as many times as you’d like. Every dollar goes directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund. Voting is easy:
-Scan the QR code at each tree to donate online
-Or drop cash or checks in the donation box next to the tree (Online donations encouraged)

Can’t Visit in Person?
A full list of locations — plus photos of every tree — will be posted soon on the SVCM Deck the Trees website so you can vote from anywhere.

Follow the Festivities:
Stay updated on this year’s dazzling displays and special moments by following SVCM on Facebook (facebook.com/svcmcares) and Instagram (@svcmwnc).

This holiday season, let your heart and your votes warm homes across our valley!

A new exhibition by Burnsville artist, Melissa L. Flattery opens October 25th and runs through December 13th in the upstairs Owen Gallery at Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine. The exhibition is titled “Wistfulness & Whimsy”. Please join the artist for her public reception on Friday, November 14th, 5:30-7:30pm to learn more about her creative process, find your perfect holiday gifts, and mingle with the locals while enjoying music, light hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. Melissa’s reception coincides with the highly anticipated Fall Studio Tour reception downstairs in the Kokol Gallery. Melissa’s art is primarily contemporary abstract—elevated elegance with a bit of whimsy.

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms!

This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular brass base, (or upgrade to sterling silver in a variety of shapes and styles) then choose your silver accent piece, and finally a gemstone of choice. After a quick demo by the instructor you can spend the next 45 minutes to complete your masterpiece.

Our magnetic tumbler will polish your piece to perfection and you have an option of some finishing patinas as well. Upgrade to earrings, make additional pendants for friends etc.

$45 Base Price includes a brass charm and base metal chain. (Silver upgrades available for additional cost)

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Dec 2, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 11:00am - 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Come celebrate the Savior’s birth at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC, December 1-23. Bring your family and friends for a live nativity, horse-drawn carriage rides, light displays, delicious treats, carolers, and inspiring exhibits.

Mark your calendars — December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 — the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever!

Now celebrating 15 years, Deck the Trees will once again bring holiday wonder to Black Mountain and Swannanoa, all for a great cause. This cherished fundraiser benefits the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, which helps neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter.

This year’s theme, “Christmas in Music & Song,” will inspire more than 50 beautifully decorated trees across town. You’ll find many of them at Peri Social House, Tyson Furniture Company, and White Horse Black Mountain, plus dozens of other local businesses decked out for the season.

How It Works:
From December 5 to January 5, you can vote for your favorite tree(s) by donating $1 per vote. Vote as many times as you’d like. Every dollar goes directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund. Voting is easy:
-Scan the QR code at each tree to donate online
-Or drop cash or checks in the donation box next to the tree (Online donations encouraged)

Can’t Visit in Person?
A full list of locations — plus photos of every tree — will be posted soon on the SVCM Deck the Trees website so you can vote from anywhere.

Follow the Festivities:
Stay updated on this year’s dazzling displays and special moments by following SVCM on Facebook (facebook.com/svcmcares) and Instagram (@svcmwnc).

This holiday season, let your heart and your votes warm homes across our valley!

A new exhibition by Burnsville artist, Melissa L. Flattery opens October 25th and runs through December 13th in the upstairs Owen Gallery at Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine. The exhibition is titled “Wistfulness & Whimsy”. Please join the artist for her public reception on Friday, November 14th, 5:30-7:30pm to learn more about her creative process, find your perfect holiday gifts, and mingle with the locals while enjoying music, light hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. Melissa’s reception coincides with the highly anticipated Fall Studio Tour reception downstairs in the Kokol Gallery. Melissa’s art is primarily contemporary abstract—elevated elegance with a bit of whimsy.

Come celebrate the Savior’s birth at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC, December 1-23. Bring your family and friends for a live nativity, horse-drawn carriage rides, light displays, delicious treats, carolers, and inspiring exhibits.

Musicians of all levels are invited to join the Swannanoa Resilience Hub and Terra Nova Brewing for open bluegrass jams every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at 216 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa.

Challenge yourself while drinking beer! Teams of up to 6 can compete for fantastic prizes. Join us in the taproom every Wednesday from 7-9. Bring a phone!