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A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
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Bold Broadway revue reinterpreting classics from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking casting, and fresh, emotionally rich performances that revive the Golden Age’s humor and heart.

Bold Broadway revue reinterpreting classics from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking casting, and fresh, emotionally rich performances that revive the Golden Age’s humor and heart.
Bold Broadway revue reinterpreting classics from the 1920s through the 1960s with live jazz inflected arrangements, boundary breaking casting, and fresh, emotionally rich performances that revive the Golden Age’s humor and heart.

An intimate late-night memorial honoring poet and civic voice Martha Whythblath through spoken-word tributes and community storytelling. Expect a reflective, salon-style atmosphere centered on Asheville arts, local history, and shared remembrance.

An intimate late-night memorial honoring poet and civic voice Martha Whythblath through spoken-word tributes and community storytelling. Expect a reflective, salon-style atmosphere centered on Asheville arts, local history, and shared remembrance.
An intimate late-night memorial honoring poet and civic voice Martha Whythblath through spoken-word tributes and community storytelling. Expect a reflective, salon-style atmosphere centered on Asheville arts, local history, and shared remembrance.
An intimate two-character romantic drama that follows an unexpected connection after a one-night stand, digging into vulnerability, loneliness, and love beyond the first night. Minimal staging keeps the focus on raw dialogue and emotional tension.
An intimate two-character romantic drama that follows an unexpected connection after a one-night stand, digging into vulnerability, loneliness, and love beyond the first night. Minimal staging keeps the focus on raw dialogue and emotional tension.
An intimate two-character romantic drama that follows an unexpected connection after a one-night stand, digging into vulnerability, loneliness, and love beyond the first night. Minimal staging keeps the focus on raw dialogue and emotional tension.

Step into a sultry, jazz drenched speakeasy set in Queenie's apartment where Andrew Lippa's intoxicating musical plays out around you; the bar stays open and audiences freely move, mingle, and witness intimate scenes.

Step into a sultry, jazz drenched speakeasy set in Queenie's apartment where Andrew Lippa's intoxicating musical plays out around you; the bar stays open and audiences freely move, mingle, and witness intimate scenes.
Step into a sultry, jazz drenched speakeasy set in Queenie's apartment where Andrew Lippa's intoxicating musical plays out around you; the bar stays open and audiences freely move, mingle, and witness intimate scenes.

An outdoor late night staging of "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" under the stars at an open air amphitheater. Expect cloak and dagger historical intrigue, daring rescues, and dramatic ensemble scenes in a summer night setting.

An outdoor late night staging of "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" under the stars at an open air amphitheater. Expect cloak and dagger historical intrigue, daring rescues, and dramatic ensemble scenes in a summer night setting.
An outdoor late night staging of "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" under the stars at an open air amphitheater. Expect cloak and dagger historical intrigue, daring rescues, and dramatic ensemble scenes in a summer night setting.
An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.
An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.
An evening of chamber classical music where Dvorak’s Americana-tinged spirit meets a brand-new world premiere and Brahms in his most expansive, emotionally rich writing, performed in a resonant church sanctuary setting.

A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.

A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.
A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.
Chamber music concert blending contemporary classical voices with a world premiere and Caroline Shaw alongside Dvořák’s towering String Quintet. Intimate string textures resonate in a Swannanoa church setting with focused, concert hall listening vibes.

Roots-rich Americana and folk performance curated by Rhiannon Giddens, drawing from the American songbook and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Expect powerful vocals, heritage storytelling, and a late-night concert atmosphere.

Roots-rich Americana and folk performance curated by Rhiannon Giddens, drawing from the American songbook and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Expect powerful vocals, heritage storytelling, and a late-night concert atmosphere.
Roots-rich Americana and folk performance curated by Rhiannon Giddens, drawing from the American songbook and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Expect powerful vocals, heritage storytelling, and a late-night concert atmosphere.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.
Virtuosic Celtic guitar performance billed as “Best Celtic Guitar Player in the World,” blending intricate fingerstyle melodies and driving rhythms. Set in an intimate arts center concert hall in Black Mountain.

A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.

A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.

Swelling jazz, folk, and pop melodies and virtuosic violin combine as Andrew Bird performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs in full with the Asheville Symphony, arranged for orchestra and capped by a closing suite.

Swelling jazz, folk, and pop melodies and virtuosic violin combine as Andrew Bird performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs in full with the Asheville Symphony, arranged for orchestra and capped by a closing suite.
Swelling jazz, folk, and pop melodies and virtuosic violin combine as Andrew Bird performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs in full with the Asheville Symphony, arranged for orchestra and capped by a closing suite.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.
Baroque and 18th century English selections move from refined parlor sounds to rowdy pub energy, blending dance tunes, Scottish fancies, and period-style flair. A harpsichord-led program explores who made music and who got to hear it.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.
Chamber music concert exploring genius and equality through works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, and Rebecca Clarke. Intimate classical recital in a historic church setting with rich, lyrical Romantic-era textures.

Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.

Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.
Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.
Intimate chamber concert centered on six-string textures, blending Dvorak’s Americana-tinged sound with a brand-new world premiere and Brahms at his most expansive. Expect lyrical classical phrasing in a resonant church setting.