Jason Sandford
Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
ONGOING
June 14, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Times are tough, even for Asheville, North Carolina’s premiere juggling troupe Forty Fingers & A Missing Tooth. Despite being forced into modern day indentured servitude (a.k.a. “temping”), they still find a way to bring the mundane hum of 9 to 5 employment to an improbable crescendo. From the morning wake-up routine to the after work karaoke jam, the temps skillfully navigate the labyrinth of cubicles, irrational bosses, and mandatory team building exercises.
June 15, 2012 – June 16, 2012
- Location: Pisgah Brewing Company
- Address: 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Venue: Pisgah Brewing Company
The connections between Celtic music/culture and the Southern Highlands is celebrated in the 3rd Annual WNC Highlands Celtic Festival. Musical acts range from the ancient Scottish sounds of Albannach to the modern Celtic jam fusion of Rathkeltair, promising a lively and unique experience that some fans are describing as “Celt-Stock.” Fans of all ages are welcome, both days.
Montford Park Players present Much Ado About Nothing
Father’s Day Weekend
Jun 15-17, 2012
The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina
Treat Dad to a fun Father’s Day getaway at the historic Grove Park Inn in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Celebrate your Dad with a Father’s Day weekend full of activities for the entire family, including guided history tours, a scavenger hunt, crafts, a visit from Major Bear, live music throughout the resort and the chance to win the “Greatest Dad” gift basket. If hitting the links is more his style, he’ll enjoy playing the greens on our 6,700-yard, par 70 Donald Ross designed golf course. Either way, we’ve got him, and the entire family, covered. Don’t miss this amazing Father’s Day event in Asheville, North Carolina.
ASHEVILLE BUTOH FESTIVAL
THE ASHEVILLE BUTOH FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT THE BEBE THEATRE, AND OTHER DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE LOCATIONS – JUNE 14TH THROUGH THE 18TH. THE EVENT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, STREET PERFORMANCES, THERE WILL BE PERFORMANCES AT THE BEBE THEATRE AT 8:00 – JUNE 14TH THROUGH THE 17TH.
www.ashevillebutoh.com get.wwtheatre.info 6/14-18
FRIDAY
Phantom Antlers art opening
artworks from Gabriel Shaffer and Joti Marra-Ramsey
Gabriel Shaffer’s been exhibiting his folk-inspired paintings for years, and this month he invites a new artist onto the scene. Joti Marra Ramseyshows her stylized narratives of women and animals painted in bright hues that pop off the panels. With her, Shaffer exhibits a brand new collection of work that he describes as “Jim Henson meets Apocalypse Now.”
DOWNTOWN AFTER 5
THE ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION PRESENTS “THE 2012 DOWNTOWN AFTER 5” CONCERT SERIES. ALL OF THIS YEAR’S CONCERTS WILL BE AT NORTH LEXINGTON AVENUE NEAR I-240. THE JUNE 15TH CONCERT FEATURES “SPACE CAPONE” WITH OPENER “THE SECRET B-SIDES.” THE CONCERT RUNS FROM 5:00 TO 9:00.
spacecapone.com thesecretb-sides.com
facebook.com/AshevilleDowntownAssociation 6/15
THE ALTAMONT THEATRE: RED JUNE CD RELEASE SHOW
RED JUNE WILL CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF “BEAUTY WILL COME” ON JUNE 15TH AT THE ALTAMONT THEATRE, IN ASHEVILLE. THE HONEY DEWDROPS OPEN THE SHOW. THE PERFORMANCE BEGINS AT 8:00.
828-274-8070 http://myaltamont.com RedJuneMusic.com 6/15
Edwin McCain at the Peel
plus Erick Baker
All Ages
Show: 8:00 pm Doors: 7:00 pm
$20 advance / $25 door
SATURDAY
- June 16, 2012 – June 30, 2012
- Location: Pack Square Park
- Address: 1 W Pack Square #513, Asheville, NC 28801
- Venue: Pack Square Park
At the event you are sure to find the finest in handcrafted art that Asheville Area Artists have to offer. Skilled workers of Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal make their shops open to display to the public at every market. Positioned in the center of downtown Asheville the market has created over $200,000 in needed income for area artists. Many artists return to the market to welcome customers that return each year.
Imladris Farm Party and Solstice Concert
Come celebrate the height of summer with us! We’ll be touring the farm (perhaps eating the first of the season’s raspberries?), enjoying a local sourced, gourmet dinner (menu to be announced, but think smoked rabbit tacos!), and listening to the wonderful tunes of The Swayback Sisters.
Admission by reservation only. $30 per person, please call 828 545 2631 or purchase at www.imladrisfarm.com
FATHER’S FEST
THE FIRST ANNUAL “AVL FATHER’S DAY FEST” IS HAPPENING ON JUNE 16TH FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 AT HIGHLAND BREWERY. THE EVENT INCLUDES BBQ DEMOS AND A CHILI COOK-OFF, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE.
828-298-4789 http://www.ashevillefathersday.com/ 6/16
Rawfood Music Festival
Location: Asheville Music Hall
Cover: $20
Doors: 6:30pm
Showtime: 9pm
Organic Vegan Raw Food served @ 6:30
Music begins @ 7:30
Juneteenth at Hillcrest
The Women’s Wellbeing and Development Foundation is partnering with the Hillcrest Resident Association to organize the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 16, 2011 from 11am to 3pm at the public field of the Hillcrest Residential Community at 100 Atkinson St., Asheville, NC. This event is free and open to the public.
Boneyard Original Clothing Launch Party
Doors @ 9pm | Bands @ 10pm | Cover ~ $5 | 21+
$5 @ the door gets you into the event & signs you up for T~shirt giveaways throughout the night!
@The Landing
68D Kentucky Dr.
West Asheville, 28806
~Street Parking~
Featuring live music from:
~ Southbound Turnaround
~ Pleasure Chest (Pending)
~ The Go Devils
www.BoneyardClothing.com
www.Facebook.com/BoneyardClothing
http://www.reverbnation.com/southboundturnaround
http://www.reverbnation.com/pleasurechest
http://www.reverbnation.com/thegodevils666
68D Kentucky Dr., Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville Darkroom Benefit Party
Long live the darkroom! Come out and support The Asheville Darkroom’s Kickstarter project with a night of music, raffles, and a silent auction in the back room of the Lexington Avenue Brewery.
Doors open at 8pm. Festivities begin at 8:30. $5 suggested donation.
OUR LINEUP:
8:30-9:15 – Found World Bellydance
9:30-10:15 – Hello Hugo
10:15 – First portion of raffle
10:30-11:30 – Kovacs and the Polar Bear
11:30-12:00 – Remainder of raffle
12:00 – Silent auction closes
12:00-1:30 – DJ Joynerd (Minori) and DJ Bath Salts (Clif)
RAFFLE / AUCTION ITEMS FROM THE KIND FOLKS AT:
Izzy’s Coffee Den
Copy Works of Brevard
The Orange Peel
Highland Brewing Company
Troy & Sons Distillery
Harvest Records
French Broad Brewery
Eagle’s Nest Outfitters
Malaprops
Va Va Voom
Hip Replacements
Diana Wortham Theatre
Asheville Art Museum
Jeribella Jewelry
Asheville Brewing Company
French Broad Brewing
5 Walnut Wine Bar
…and includes one Brewgrass and two Orange Peel tickets!
SUNDAY
PAN HARMONIA
PAN HARMONIA WILL PERFOM CONCERTS ON JUNE 10TH, 14TH, AND 17TH IN WESTERN NC. THE CONCERT “LA MUSIQUE DE LA BELLE ÉPOQUE: SUMPTUOUS AND SUBLIME” WILL BE PERFORMED ON JUNE 14TH AT 7:30 IN THE LIPINSKY HALL AUDITORIUM, AT UNC-ASHEVILLE; AND ON SUNDAY, JUNE 17, AT 4:00 AT PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL, AT YMCA CAMP GREENVILLE, IN CEDAR MOUNTAIN.
www.pan-harmonia.org www.myaltamont.com www.campgreenville.org
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