May 18 Saturday
In order to celebrate Wilma Dykeman's core values of environmental and social justice through the written and spoken word, we are presenting storytelling and music that reflect her concerns. Storyteller Becky Stone, musician Mar, and storyteller/musician Kelle Jolly will perform entertain on a rotating basis. There will also be regional historical exhibits on display. "Cooking with Comedy" will have food available for purchase.
Weekly summer farmers market running May - August on Tuesdays in Greer City Park, 4:30-7:30PM. Fresh produce, live music, activities, and more! Learn more online at Greerfarmersmartket.com
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something Just Like This Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix You Imagine Dragons - Natural Imagine Dragons - Next to Me Coldplay - The Scientist Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Coldplay - Viva la Vida Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - My Universe
Performers
Opal String Quartet
Reviews of Candlelight Concerts Aleks D. : "Beautiful location and amazingly talented musicians." Amber B. : "This was a beautiful event with wonderfully talented musicians. Would go again and would recommend to anyone!" Angel S. : "Excellent concert.... they are masters.... We will be back again!!!!"
Fever Seating
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Classic Rock on Strings at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event hereTentative Program
Jefferson Airplane - “White Rabbit”The Rolling Stones - “Paint It, Black”David Bowie - “Life on Mars?”Kansas - “Carry On Wayward Son”Lynyrd Skynyrd - “Sweet Home Alabama”Bon Jovi - “Livin on a Prayer”Guns n’ Roses - “Sweet Child o’ Mine”Blondie - “Call Me”Cream - “Sunshine of Your Love”Aerosmith - “Dream On”The Who - “See Me, Feel Me” / “Pinball Wizard”Boston - “More Than a Feeling”Led Zeppelin - “Stairway to Heaven”
PerformersOpal String Quartet Reviews of Candlelight Concerts Aleks D. : "Beautiful location and amazingly talented musicians." Amber B. : "This was a beautiful event with wonderfully talented musicians. Would go again and would recommend to anyone!" Angel S. : "Excellent concert.... they are masters.... We will be back again!!!!"Fever Seating
Storytellers. Playing John Prine, Hank Sr., old blues, classic country, originals, and duelettes.
Robin Edgar has started a new community organization called Generations Against Single-use Plastic (G.A.S.P) in Polk County. Their mission is to reduce plastic pollution by providing research and tools for long-term reduction of plastics in our environment. Learn about plastic pollution and its effects on plant and animal life; the myths about current recycling programs; and how to make a difference in our community with solutions to tackle single-use plastic pollution, one bottle at a time.
May 19 Sunday
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
May 20 Monday