Community Calendar

The Penland Gallery presents a reception for the exhibition titled Vivian Chiu: Family Dinner, on Friday, July 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with an artist talk at 4:30 PM.

The pieces in the exhibition are vessel forms made from pine crate wood. The artist received a gift of wooden shipping crates from Wing On Wo and Co, the oldest continuously operated storefront in Manhattan’s Chinatown. She dismantled them, cut them into hundreds of carefully calculated pieces, and then reassembled them into vessel forms that echo the porcelain wares that were shipped in the crates. Some of the pieces incorporate marquetry to create narrative imagery evoking stories of Chiu’s childhood in Hong Kong.

The pieces are beautiful and evocative, the technical complexity and execution are remarkable, and it all adds up to breathtaking exhibition.

Playing John Prine/Americana

Join us at Botanist & Barrel Asheville for a laid-back evening of great wine and even better company.
Ben will be pouring a lineup of handpicked wines—featuring new finds, seasonal favorites, and maybe a surprise or two. Whether you're a wine nerd or just here for the vibes, it's a perfect way to start your weekend.
🗓 Friday July 18th
🕖 Drop in anytime from 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Botanist & Barrel | Asheville Tasting Bar
💵 $10 for the tasting (waived with bottle purchase)
Come sip, swirl, and hang with us.

Live Bluegrass with The Sons of Ralph band at Jack of the Wood in Asheville NC, Fridays at 7:00

“Best of Broadway” with Pianist Charlie Harnish
Friday, July 18th 2025 at 7:00
Weaverville First Baptist Church
63 North Main St. Weaverville, NC

Mr. Harnish is the Music Director at Weaverville United Methodist Church. Join us for an evening of Broadway tunes, both classic and contemporary.

Presented by Weaverville Music Study Club
Free will offering for North Buncombe Music Scholarship 2026
www.weavervillemusicstudyclub/org

A lover's triangle and the nations first highly publicized crime of passion. This is the story behind the famous award winning international ballad "Tom Dooley" by The Kingston Trio. Tom Dula (Dooley). Tom was hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. But many believe he was innocent of the crime. Come see it unfold before your very eyes onstage at Benton Hall, 300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, NC this July - and you decide Tom's innocence or guilt.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the natural community types found on Grandfather Mountain. In this class, you'll learn to recognize distinct habitats by studying their characteristic flora, fauna, and environmental conditions. Guided by ecological principles and scientific tools, we’ll examine how factors such as elevation, topography, soil composition and microclimates shape these unique ecosystems and provide habitat for some of the rare and endangered species that we'll see during our exploration. This workshop will enhance your ability to classify habitats and deepen your understanding of the complex interplay between species and their environments. This event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on May 20, at 10 a.m. Limited to 20 participants.

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification candidates. This workshop may also count for Continuing Education for those educators who are already certified. This workshop is free to attend, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants.

The Penland Gallery presents Family Dinner, an exhibition of wood sculpture by artist Vivian Chiu, through August 30. A reception will be held on Friday, July 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with an artist talk at 4:30 PM.

The pieces in the exhibition are vessel forms made from pine crate wood. The artist received a gift of wooden shipping crates from Wing On Wo and Co, the oldest continuously operated storefront in Manhattan’s Chinatown. She dismantled them, cut them into hundreds of carefully calculated pieces, and then reassembled them into vessel forms that echo the porcelain wares that were shipped in the crates. Some of the pieces incorporate marquetry to create narrative imagery evoking stories of Chiu’s childhood in Hong Kong.

The work is beautiful and evocative, the technical complexity and execution are remarkable, and it all adds up to a breathtaking exhibition.

Join the Greer Farmers Market for it's 10th Anniversary year in Greer, each Sunday from May-August, 11AM-2PM. 30+ Farmers, Makers, and Bakers are nestled in scenic Greer City Park along with live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Come shop and eat local with us. We are a SNAP retailer, Healthy Bucks site, and have more food assistance programs TBA. Learn more at GreerFarmersMarket.com.