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April 1 - 25
Flat Rock Playhouse presents a World Premiere My Own Song, staring Las Vegas sensation Clint Holmes, Wed – Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00 PM; $40, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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April 1 - May 9
The North Carolina Arboretum presents “The Scoop on Poop” an interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, learn how animals use it - to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!, The Baker Exhibit Center, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon-5:00PM, Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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April 1 - May 30
NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell, Mon-Sat 9 :00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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April 2 & 3
Southeastern Mountain Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 910-309-0380 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 3
Easter Egg Hunt, Jackson Park, visit from the Easter Bunny and fun activities, festivities start @ 12Noon, Easter Egg Hunt starts @ 1:30PM, hunt for ages 10 & under, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884 www.hendersoncountyrecreation.org
Easter Egg Hunt, Open Door Christian Fellowship, 229 S. Washington St., 11:00AM, (prizes, food, & fun for the whole family) Hendersonville, NC
Fletcher Easter Egg Hunt, Fletcher Community Park, 12:15PM, (for children ages walker to 11), egg hunt, the Easter Bunny,& face painting) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
Mountain Man Pullers Assoc Tractor Pull, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-682-2645 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 3 - May 16
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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April 4
55th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, Chimney Rock State Park, gates open at 5:00AM and close at 6:00AM for the 6:30AM service, no admission charged, inter-denominational community worship filled with song, scripture, special music and spectacular sunrise views over beautiful Lake Lure; arrive early, dress warmly and bring a flashlight, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
Easter Egg Hunt, Biltmore Estate, 100’s of eggs, prizes, magic shows, crafts, and entertainment; Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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April 7 - December 31
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street, exhibit Let Freedom Ring (tells the story of the county and its people during the nation’s military conflicts) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003 |
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April 8 - 15
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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April 9 & 10
Asheville Lyric Opera presents Carmen, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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April 9 - May 1
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artistis of Tomorrow Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., talented students from middle & high schools, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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April 10
Half a Marathon @ DuPont.State Forest, 9:00AM, sponsored by Fletcher Parks & Recreation Dept., Hendersonville, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Cradle of Forestry in America Historic Site Opening Event to Include a New Film Premiere There’s Magic at the Cradle, Admission $5.00 for ages 16 and older, Youth 15 & under and America the Beautiful and Golden Pass holders are admitted free; Pisgah Forest, NC828-877-3130 www.cradleofforestry.org |
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April 11
UNC Asheville's Wind Ensemble in concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 12
George Winston - solo pianist, Tryon Fine Arts Center, Adults $20, Students $10, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 www.tryonarts.org |
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April 15
Child Passenger Safety Clinic, Henderson County Health Department , 9 :00AM-1 :00PM, child passenger safety laws and proper car seat installation will be available, individuals may have a certified official check their child seats for proper installation, Hendersonville, NC www.hendersoncountync.org/health
Lúnasa, Diana Wortham Theatre, redefines Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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April 15 - May 1
Absolute Theatre Company presents the musical Annie, Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center, Thurs.-Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Tickets $15, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org |
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April 16 - 18
Paint Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or
704-545-2241 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 17
Hendersonville Swing Band Concert, Hendersonville High School, 3:00PM, $8, benefits the charitable activities of the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1114
Movie Night at Jackson Park, 7:30PM, movie TBA, bring a blanket and enjoy the movie on the "Big" screen, concessions will be open, free family event, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884 www.hendersoncountyrecreation.org
K9 Good Manners Challenge, Henderson County Animal Shelter, 10:00AM-2:00PM, the 1st is the Henderson County Good Manners Test which tests the dog’s ability to listen and follow basic commands such as stay, sit, and come; the 2nd is the official AKC K9 Good Citizen Test, more difficult than the shelter test, it is designed to test the same basic commands but since it is an official AKC test, the judging is more strict; Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4723 www.henderson.lib.nc.us/county/animals
Atkinson School Yard Sale, 8:00AM-1:00PM, (furniture, kids toys, clothes, tools & home decor), Hendersonville, NC
Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Blockhouse Steeplechase, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) 10:00AM, post time 2:00PM, Tryon, NC 828-859-6109 www.fence.org
40th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day, Chimney Rock Park, 11:00AM-3:00PM, no additional cost with Park admission, learn about sustainable practices and how to implement environmental stewardship into your daily routine through demonstrations and presentations, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
Broadway, big screen, and television star Christine Ebersole in a Special Benefit Concert for the Diana Wortham Theatre, VIP Reception 7:00PM; Performance 8:00PM, VIP Ticket (Reception plus Orchestra-level Seating): $75, Regular: (Performance Only, Balcony Seating): $50, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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April 18
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Giannini Brass, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
UNC Asheville's Chamber Symphony in concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 20
Best Perennials for Western NC, Bullington Center, 4:00PM-5:30PM, showcase ornamental perennials that perform particularly well in this area, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
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April 20 & 21
Small Plate Crawl, small plate tastes at over 30 restaurants, Hendersonville & Flat Rock, NC sites.google.com/site/smallplatecrawlhvilleepicurean/home |
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April 21 - 25
Theatre UNCA presents "The Trojan Women," Apr. 21-24 8:00PM, Apr. 25 2:00PM, UNCA's Carol Belk Theatre, $10, Srs. $8, students $5, Asheville, NC 828-232-2291 |
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April 22
Henderson County Library present How to Raise Your Energy and Lower Your Stress, 4:00PM, join Qigong Master Instructors Bob and Fran German for a workshop that will focus on increasing energy levels and reducing stress, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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April 23
Hendersonville Children’s Choir Spring Concert, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6:30PM, Adults $5, Children $2.50, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968 |
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April 23 - 25
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. 9:00AM-3:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 24
Historic Johnson Farm Festival, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N, Adults $6, Students K-12. $4 - Preschool free(animals, craft and heritage exhibits, pound cake, over 30 exhibits and living history skills demonstrations, children's activities, music, dancers, house tours, animals & food) Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 www.co.henderson.k12.nc.us/teachers/johnsonfarm-web
Spring Rails 2010, Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet, Whitmire Activity Building, 10:00AM-4:00PM, model train layouts & model railroad vendors; Adults & Teens $5, Scouts in Uniform & Under 13 free, sponsored by the French Broad e"N"pire NTrak Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-2726 www.fbe-ntrak.com
Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Blue Ridge Community College, festival is free, 10:00AM-6:00PM, (includes a water carnival, community gardening workshops, an outdoor stage featuring music all day, an electric car “race”, a green Olympics, recycling activities children’s programs and much more), an Earth Day concert will be held at 8:00PM featuring Balsam Range and Shannon Whitworth, Concert Tickets $15 general admission, $20 for orchestra; Flat Rock, 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site celebrates National Park Week with a free family festival, Spring Into the Park, 10:00AM-4:00PM, performances by Asheville poetry performers, Poetry Alive!, storytelling, kid-friendly house tours & activity stations; Flat Rock, 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl
13th Annual "Mighty Kite Flight", Bonclarken, 12:30PM-4:30PM, sponsored by Narnia Studios, Flat Rock, NC 828-697-6393
Bark in the Park, Chimney Rock State Park, 11:00AM-3:00PM, no additional cost with Park admission, features agility demonstrations, contests, information booths and more, don’t forget the leash, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046 |
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April 24 - May 1
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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April 25
Latino Children’s Day Festival & Business Expo, Jackson Park, 12Noon-6:00PM, (music, games, food & raffles), Hendersonville, NC 828-692-5826 |
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April 29
UNC Asheville's contemporary music concert featuring the University Percussion Ensemble, 7:30PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 30 & May 1
Carolina Concert Choir, St. James Episcopal Church, featuring American composers, Apr. 30 7:30PM, May 1 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9330 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center, 10:00PM-4:00PM, perennials, herbs, heirloom vegetables, small trees & shrubs, unusual annuals; Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org |
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April 30 - May 2
Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, 9:00AM-5:00PM, largest herb festival in the southeast, Asheville, NC 828-301-8968 |
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April 30 - May 16
Asheville Community Theatre presents the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time Little Shop of Horrors, Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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April 29 - May 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the comedy/drama Steel Magnolias, about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $34, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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April 30
A Celebration of Poetry with Glennis Redmond, Blue Ridge Community College, workshop 10:00AM-11:30AM in the Patton Auditorium, reception 5:50PM-6:45PM in the Thomas Auditorium & an evening performance "Tributary: Giving Voice through Poetic Tribute" 7:00PM-8:30PM in the Thomas Auditorium, Flat Rock, NC 828-694-1735 www.blueridge.edu
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and the Lonesome Road Band in Concert, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Center, 7:00PM, Tickets $16, benefits NC 4H Shooting Team, Flat Rock, NC
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April 30 - May 2
Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, Fri & Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 10:00AM-3:00PM, largest herb festival in the southeast, Asheville, NC 828-253-1691 or 828-301-8968 |
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