Black Mountain / Swannanoa Calendar of Events

May 03 to May 27 - New Beginnings Gallery Show
At Red House Studios & Gallery, 310 W. State St. Open 11am-5pm Monday-Saturday, noon-4pm on Sunday.
(828)
www.svfalarts.org

May 04 to Oct. 26 - Black Mountain Tailgate Market
9am-noon at the First Baptist Church. Corner of First Street and Montreat Road.
Contact: J. Engelhardt
(828)669-8722

May 15 to May 24 - Art in the Afternoon Art Show
At Black Mtn. Library, Education Room during library hours. Huge exhibit of work from grades K-sixth who attended the Art in The Afternoon after-school program.
(828)669-6929

May 24 - Moses Atwood
7:30pm at Native Kitchen and Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave. Swannanoa
(828)581-0480
www.nativesocialpub.com

May 24 - Daniel Keller
Jazz Guitar. 6pm at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St.
(828)669-8870

May 24 - The Moon and You with Kelly McRae
8pm at Pisgah Brewing, 105 Eastside Business Park.
(828)669-0190
www.pisgahbrewing.com

May 24 - R & R Crossing
6pm at Straightaway Cafe on Hwy #9.
(828)669-8856

May 24 - January Gray
9pm at Town Pump Tavern, 135 Cherry St.
(828)357-5075

May 24 - Serious Clark
Indie/rock/jam. Free, 9pm at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 24 - Ascension First Sphere Weekend
7pm Friday-5pm Sunday. $300 includes lodging/some meals. Light Center Lodge, 2196 Hwy 9. See flyer on website for info.
(828)669-0474
www.URLight.org

May 24 - Dip A Duck
Lions Club fundraiser. 5pm at Blk. Mtn. Pool. Mayor Carl Bartlett will be the duck dipper. Date for tickets sales in Blk. Mtn. News.
(828)

May 24 - Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Boys Night Out - featuring top regional jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. Optional dinner by Blk. Mtn. Bistro 6:30, show at 8pm. Reservations required.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

May 25 - The Blue Rags
Rag N' Roll. Free, 9pm at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 25 - Jeff Thompson
Singer/songwriter 6pm at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St.
(828)669-8870

May 25 - Spring Gardening Clean-Up Day
10am-2pm at Lakeview Center. Lunch provided. Reservations required by Tuesday 4/23.
Contact: Lakeview Center
(828)669-8610

May 25 - Pipapelli Blues
8pm at Pisgah Brewing, 105 Eastside Business Park.
(828)669-0190
www.pisgahbrewing.com

May 25 - Dr. Don King - Reception and Book Signing
5-7pm at Black Mountain Books, 103 Cherry St.
(828)669-8149

May 25 - Museum tour of Valley Cemeteries
Three hour tour of oldest cemeteries in Valley. $30 for non-members. Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566

May 25 - David Zoll Trio
6pm at Straightaway Cafe on Hwy #9.
(828)669-8856

May 25 - Marietta's Palm
9pm at Town Pump Tavern, 135 Cherry St.
(828)357-5075

May 25 - Deep Chatham/ Yes Maam
Gypsy/roots. 8pm at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Rd.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

May 25 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

May 25 - Hummingtree Band
3pm at Dark City Deli and Pub, 122 Cherry St.
(828)357-5300
www.darkcitydeli.com

May 26 - Jazz Brunch with Mike Gray Trio
Lyric, acoustic soul music. Free, 11:30am at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 26 - Jared Gallamore
Popular standards 11am at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St.
(828)669-8870

May 26 - Leftover Salmon
with Elephant Revival, Dangermuffin Acoustic and Town Mountain (late night. Starting at 4:30pm at Pisgah Brewing, 105 Eastside Business Park.
(828)669-0190
www.pisgahbrewing.com

May 26 - Jay Brown
4pm at Straightaway Cafe on Hwy #9.
(828)669-8856

May 26 - English Country & Folk Dance
3pm at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Rd.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

May 26 - The Sauce Boss
7:30pm at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Rd.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

May 26 - Lyric, Acoustic Soul Music
Free, 7:30pm at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 27 - Memorial Day Cookout
4-7pm at Lake Tomahawk. $5 each. 50/50 raffle & music by Robert Swain.
Contact: VFW Post 9157
(828)

May 28 - Irish Music & Open Mic
6:30pm & 8:30pm at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Rd.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

May 29 - Appalachian Music Night
7pm at Native Kitchen and Social Pub, 204 Whitson Ave. Swannanoa
(828)581-0480
ww.nativesocialpub.com

May 29 - Wiregrass
6pm at Pisgah Brewing, 105 Eastside Business Park.
(828)669-0190
www.pisgahbrewing.com

May 29 - Circus Mutt
6pm at Straightaway Cafe on Hwy #9.
(828)669-8856

May 29 - Bluegrass Open Jam hosted by The Deals
Free, 9pm at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 30 - Chompin' at the Bit String Band
8pm at Pisgah Brewing, 105 Eastside Business Park.
(828)669-0190
www.pisgahbrewing.com

May 30 - Pat Anderson
9pm at Town Pump Tavern, 135 Cherry St.
(828)357-5075

May 30 - The Get Right Duo
Acoustic rock/funk.Free, 9pm at Black Mountain Ale House, 117C Cherry St.
(828)669-9090
www.blackmountainalehouse.com

May 31 to June 24 - All Creatures Great & Small Gallery Show
At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

May 31 - Opening Reception
Of All Creatures Great & Small Show. 5-7pm At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel. Everyone Welcome.
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

June 01 - Rockin' Around the Square Concert
The Hackbirds. Free. 2-4pm on site of future Town Square. Bring your blankets or chairs. Food & Drink available.
(828)

June 01 - First Annual Swannanoa Invitational
1930's style pairs croquet tournament, music, local food/beer and family activities. Benefit for Child Abuse Prevention at Native Kitchen and Social Pub.
(828)
nativesocialpub.com/caps-croquet-day

June 01 to June 02 - Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Juried Show
9-5 downtown. Free
Contact: M. Green
(828)669-7626
www.olddepot.org

June 03 to June 08 - Dulcimerville Week
Mountain dulcimer playing camp with public concerts. At YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. Registeration required before 5/27.
Contact: Dulcimerville Productions, LLC
(828)
www.dulcimerville.com

June 04 - Dulcimerville Concert
$10 7:30pm. Call 828-488-1341 for tickets. At YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
(828)
www.Dulcimerville.com

June 05 - Dulcimerville Concert
$10 7:30pm. Call 828-488-1341 for tickets. At YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
(828)
www.Dulcimerville.com

June 08 - Transition with a Mission!
Benefit ride for Swannanoa Valley Transitional Housing. 10am-12pm. $20/bike 1 rider, $30/bike, 2 riders. Refreshments and raffle prizes. Register online
(828)
www.svtransitionalHousing.org

June 08 - Artists Reception
5:30-7:30. Wine & cheese with artists at The Curiosity Shoppe.
(828)669-SHOP

June 09 - Spring Riedel Stemware and Fine Wine Comparison
$30 each includes wine, appetizers, gratuities & taxes. At The Artisan Gourmet Market / Coffee & Wine Bar. Call to reserve.
(828)357-5500

June 13 to June 15 - 7th Annual Art in Bloom
An exhibit of fine art and floral interpretations, along with Gala, Garden Tour, and Concert. Various times at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

June 14 - 3-Day Intensive Seminar
Based on spiritual technology by Grigori Grabovoi at United Research - Light Center.
(973)610-5472
www.sunchildomain.com/nc-seminar-june-2013

June 17 - Shueh-li ong
Theremin / ElectroPop. 8pm at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Rd.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

June 17 to June 21 - Gallery Show
Art in Bloom Pleine Air Painters on display at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.
(828)669-0930
www:blackmountainarts.org

June 20 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Kellin Watson playing folk/rock/pop/soul.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

June 21 - Summer Solstice Transformational Concert
Aramaicd, Hebrew and Sanskrit vocal intonations, prayers, breathwork and meditation w/Aramaic scholar Dale Allen Hoffman accompained by live music with POSI award-winner Bob Sima. 7pm in Light Center dome at 2196 Hwy 9.
(828)669-6845
www.URLight.org

June 22 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

June 26 - Meditative Circle Dance
$10. 11am-1pm at Common Light Meeting Place in Black Mountain.
(828)274-4526

June 27 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Mipson playing Newgrass.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

June 28 - Opening Reception
Of American Snapshots Gallery Show, At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel. 5-7pm Everyone welcome.
(828)669-0351
ww.svfalarts.org

June 28 - Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Love, Lies and Liasons - top regional jazz vocalistand instrumentalists.Optional dinner by Blk. Mtn. Bistro 6:30, show at 8pm. Reservations required.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

June 28 to July 26 - Special Summer Gallery Show
The Art at Black Mountain College on display at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

July 01 to July 31 - American Snapshots Gallery Show
At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

July 02 - Groovin' on Grovemont
6pm. Free outside concert on grovemont square.
Contact: George Scott
(828)779-7455

July 04 - Montreat Parade
10am in Town of Montreat
(828)669-8002

July 04 - Downtown Fireworks
With street dance, food & fun. Free, 4pm downdown.
Contact: Blk Mtn Rec/Parks
(828)669-2052

July 04 - Annual Fireworks Hike
Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)
www.swannanoavalleymuseum.org

July 11 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Citizen Band Radio playing Countrified Southern Rock.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

July 13 - Rockin' Around the Square Concert
The Swayback Sisters. Free. 2-4pm on site of future Town Square. Bring your blankets or chairs. Food & Drink available.
(828)

July 16 - Groovin' on Grovemont
6pm. Free outside concert on grovemont square.
Contact: George Scott
(828)779-7455

July 18 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Barefoot Movement playing Americana.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

July 19 - Monthly Jazz Series Concert
With Michael Jefry Stevens and guest artist. Internationally known pianist and composer. 7:30pm at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. $10 donation at door.
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

July 20 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

July 24 - Meditative Circle Dance
$10. 11am-1pm at Common Light Meeting Place in Black Mountain.
(828)274-4526

July 25 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Packway Handle Band playing Alternative Bluegrass.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation and Parks
(828)669-8610

July 26 - Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Straight From the Heart with Rockell Scott-vocals, Bill Bares-piano, Zack Page-bass, Justin Watt-drums. Optional dinner by Blk. Mtn. Bistro 6:30, show at 8pm. Reservations required.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

July 30 - Groovin' on Grovemont
6pm. Free outside concert on grovemont square.
Contact: George Scott
(828)779-7455

Aug. 01 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Cedric Burnside Project playing Hill Country Blues.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

Aug. 01 to Aug. 31 - 46th Annual Juried Art Show
At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

Aug. 02 - Opening Reception
Of 46th Annual Juried Show at Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel. 5-7pm Everyone Welcome.
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

Aug. 02 to Aug. 30 - Group Photography Show
By Southern Appalachian Photographers Guild at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

Aug. 03 - Annual Swannanoa Valley Museum Rummage Sale
8am-12 on corner of Padgett Town Rd and Old US 70.
Contact: Y. Smith
(828)669-1679

Aug. 08 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. A Social Function playing Popular Top 40 & Dance Band.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

Aug. 09 - Sourwood Idol Contest
7pm Free in public parking lot on Sutton Ave.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300

Aug. 10 to Aug. 11 - Sourwood Festival
9am-8pm Sat, 9am-5pm Sun. Free. Downtown. 200 vendors.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.sourwoodfestival.com

Aug. 15 - Park Rhythms
Free out-door concert at Lake Tomahawk. 7pm. Food available for purchase. Swayback Sisters playing Appalachian Folk, old school country soul.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Recreation & Parks
(828)669-8610

Aug. 17 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

Aug. 23 - Monthly Jazz Series Concert
With Michael Jefry Stevens and guest artist. Internationally known pianist and composer. 7:30pm at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. $10 donation at door.
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

Aug. 28 - Meditative Circle Dances
$10. 11am-1pm at Common Light Meeting Place in Black Mountain.
(828)274-4526

Aug. 30 - Opening Reception
Of Still Life-Shape & Form gallery show at Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

Aug. 30 - Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Peggy, Rosie and Us with Wendy Jones and Rachael Murray-vocals, Michael Jefry Stevens-piano, Jack Page-bass, Rick Dilling-drums. Optional dinner by Blk. Mtn. Bistro 6:30, show at 8pm. Reservations required.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

Aug. 31 - Rockin' Around the Square Concert
Very Special Guest. Free. 2-4pm on future town square. Bring your own seat. Food & Drink available.
(828)

Sept. 01 to Sept. 30 - Still Life - Shape & Form Art Show
At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

Sept. 12 - 4th Annual WNC Foto Fest
Photography seminar at Montreat Conference Ctr. Registration: $145 before June 1st, $165 after. $95 for students.
(828)
www.wncfotofest.com

Sept. 21 - Mill Around the Village Festival
Music, Vendors, Food, Games and more.
(828)
www.millaroundthevillage.com

Sept. 21 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

Sept. 27 - Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Paris to New York with Peggy Ratusz-vocals, Gypxy Jazz ledegns One Leg up & other regional jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. Optional dinner by Blk. Mtn. Bistro 6:30, show at 8pm. Reservations required.
(828)669-0816
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

Oct. 01 to Oct. 30 - Mountain Moods
At Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 W. State St. beside Monte Vista Hotel, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm and Sundays noon-4pm
(828)669-0351
www.svfalarts.org

Oct. 05 - Old Toll Road Caravan
Reservations required.
Contact: Swannanoa Valley Museum
(828)669-9566
www.swannanoavalleymuseum.com

Oct. 05 - Fall by the Tracks Festival and 5K Fun Run
Downtown Black Mountain.
Contact: The Old Depot Association
(828)66*9-6583
www.olddepot.org

Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 - L.E.A.F - Music Festival
Lake Eden Arts Festival at Camp Rockmont. Tickets in advance on-line.
(828)686-8742
www.theleaf.org

Oct. 19 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

Nov. 16 - Howl In
Tour begins at 3pm at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate - you bring sidedish. Call or email for detatils and directions.
Contact: info@fullmoonfarm.org
(828)664-9818

Dec. 02 - Christmas Banquet & Silent Auction
Chamber member annual event. Reservations required.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300

Dec. 06 - Holly Jolly BMCA Clay Studio
Teacher/Student Pottery Show & Sale.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
(828)669-0930
www.blackmountainarts.org

Dec. 06 - Holly Jolly BMCA Clay Studio
Teacher/Student Pottery Show & Sale.
Contact: Black Mountain Center for the Arts
www.blackmountainarts.org

Dec. 06 - Holly Jolly Christmas
5pm-9pm downtown. Stores open late, refreshments, Santa, more.
(828)669-2177

Dec. 07 - Chamber Open House with Santa
Noon - 3pm. Enjoy light refreshments, see what's new in the Visitor Center, and have your picture made with Santa - $10.
Contact: Blk. Mtn. Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300

Dec. 07 - Christmas Parade
4pm downtown.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300
www.exploreblackmountain.com

Dec. 07 - Circle of Lights at Lake Tomahawk
6pm. Free
Contact: Blk Mtn Rec./Parks
(828)669-2052

Dec. 14 to Dec. 15 - Visions of Sugar Plums
Annual B&B / Country Inn Cookie Tour. Tickets at Visitor Center two weeks before event.
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300

Apr. 12 to Apr. 13 - The Great American Outdoor Festival
Contact: Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
(828)669-2300

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(828)669-2300   Toll Free: (800)669-2301
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