May 02 Thursday
Hive Jive, Open Mic, welcomes all ages and any instruments. We are the only sober cafe and bar in WNC. Children are allowed. Sign up begins at 5:15 PM. Play in sequence of the sign up. Minimum 10 minutes of play per musician.Bring your young musical artist, your grandma who still loves playing and singing, and your self to play/practice in front of an audience! Join us for a good time for a sober social gathering.
Bat Cave Wade's hosts local musicians and other creative talent at Lured Market & Grill every other Thursday throughout the year.Find excellent food, an extensive offering of beer, wine and more along with an assortment of local food options at Lured Market & Grill. Their outdoor stage from Lake Lure Beach provides exceptional views of the Hickory Nut Gorge area.
Date night = planned!
Every Thursday from 6-9pm, reserve a table for a date night planned by Point Lookout! For $45 we will reserve a table for two on our Sunset Terrace, complete with a bottle of wine and one of our specialty charcuterie boards.
Let us do the planning so that you can enjoy the sunset, sips, and time with your sweetheart.
Get The Led Out is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7:30PM. This is a General Admission, 12+ show! This is a LARGE EVENT, so please read our FAQs to learn more about parking options and our shuttle service.
Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy!
Steve Simon & The Kings of Jazz are Brevard's newest and most exciting and entertaining jazz band with a sound that combines the funkiness of George Benson, the soulfulness of Ray Charles and the smoothness of Diana Krall all wrapped together in big Count Basie style arrangements of American and Latin jazz classics. If you are looking for an amazing live jazz experience then check out the hottest jazz band in the coolest city in North Carolina.
North Buncombe High School Chorus in Concert “Let Our Voices Entertain You!” Thursday, May 2, 2024 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, Weaverville 63 N. Main Street - Directed by Jeannie Graeme with accompanist Linda Jones. Presented by the Weaverville Music Study Club with an offering received for the North Buncombe Music Scholarship.www.weavervillemusicstudyclub.org
May 03 Friday
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Centerfrom March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain anddemonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public.
FROM THE ARTIST Scott Dergins
In the last year, Scott has been sketching and painting nearly every day for fun and relaxation in the evening. This has created a new way of sharing and also selling his creations.Scott develops rough sketches on illustration board using acrylic paint and highlighting the artwork with pen and ink. Inspiration comes from the study of abstract artists, especially Calder, Miro, Picasso and Mondrian and the love of Mid Century Modern architectural style!Scott is a Graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design, professional furniture designer, Morganton, Nc.There are showings and sales at The Burke Arts Council and Vintage Blue in Hickory. The attached are a few images of Scott's work. All are original, framed and matted.
New Window Gallery is located at 150 W Main St. Valdese NC.
The gallery is part of the Play It Again Records Building.
The two large gallery windows are lit 24 hrs. a day and canbe seen from the curb!
NWG New Window Gallery (Play It Again Records Building)
150 West Main St. Valdese, NC 28690
828 874-1800
Renowned Asheville artist Jaime Byrd, alongside her husband Adam Cohen, proudly announces the official Grand Opening celebration of the new Jaime Byrd Art Gallery in the heart of the River Arts District. The gallery, housed in the spacious 2000 square foot open gallery space within the recently renovated blue “Aura Arts” building at 375 Depot St., promises to be a beacon of artistic expression and innovation in the region.
With over 25 years of experience creating art in Western North Carolina, Jaime Byrd's gallery reflects the culmination of her artistic journey. The Grand Opening event is scheduled for Friday, May 3, from 4pm to 7pm, marking a significant milestone in Byrd's evolution as a painter and filmmaker.
Jaime Byrd is celebrated for her vibrant oil paintings and groundbreaking multimedia films, viewed using Augmented Reality technology via cell phones. Her work captures the essence of landscapes around the world and showcases a profound depth of artistic skill. Byrd's ability to infuse emotion and interactivity into her pieces has garnered a dedicated following, both online and in-person. With the opening of this new gallery, Byrd aims to share her passion with a wider audience, featuring larger artworks and providing an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Adam Cohen, Byrd's partner in both life and art, expresses his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Jaime’s new gallery finally gives people a chance to reflect and immerse themselves in Jaime’s personal creative world.”
The Grand Opening on May 3 promises to be an unforgettable event, offering guests the opportunity to experience Jaime Byrd's multimedia exhibition and Augmented Reality firsthand. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cell phones and download the Augmented Reality App for an evening filled with immersive art exploration, interactive video experiences, delicious food, and fine wine.
For media inquiries, please contact:Adam Cohen
Gallery Manager
Email: art@jaimebyrd.com
Phone: 323-418-2326
Website: www.jaimebyrd.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jaimebyrd
In a plot worthy of "Game of Thrones," Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) opens with twins separated at birth who are illegitimate children of the god Wotan and fall madly in love at first sight! Their love infuriates Wotan's powerful wife, so he is compelled to send his warrior daughter, the Valkyrie Brunnhilde, to ensure that someone dies. These characters, so filled with love and conflict, reveal that the mythical world is not so different from our own. This magnificently staged opera features some of the greatest and most familiar of all classical music including the thundering "Ride of the Valkyries" and features today's greatest Wagnerian singers on our stage.
Greer Grimsley whose "commanding presence and sonorous voice" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) reprises the role of Wotan is joined by acclaimed dramatic soprano Christine Goerke who is celebrated around the world as Brunnhilde. Sung in German with English supertitles. The production is 4 hours 25 minutes with two intermissions. A Tomer Zvulun Production.
This production will also be happening live in Atlanta on April 27, April 30, May 3, and May 5th. If you're interested in learning more about the in-person productionvisit: https://www.atlantaopera.org/performance/die-walkure-2024/