Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series this Thursday in Asheville

June 29, 2017   Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series   Ben Phan performs. The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks, June - August  while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The Singer/Songwriter Series is presented by Echo Mountain Recording and organized by Asheville Downtown Association.

Asheville Amadeus Continues through the Weekend

March 10 - 19, 2017 - Asheville Amadeus Festival 2017.    This annual celebration hosted by The Asheville Symphony Orchestra is performed at a variety of Asheville venues over ten days. Featured events include:

March 15 - 16, 8 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre:    The Other Mozart. You’ve heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but what about Nannerl Mozart? This is your chance to hear the true and untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, nicknamed Nannerl, the sister of Amadeus. She was a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer in her own right. Sylvia Milo, the production’s creator and performer, brings Nannerl to life in a fascinating and irresistably intelligent performance featuring a stunning 18-foot gown.

March 15 - April 2 at NC Stage Company: Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins. Florence Foster Jenkins, an eccentric socialite, lives under the delusion that she is an enchanting coloratura soprano when she is actually incapable of holding pitch. After teaming up with a pianist, she begins to hold recitals that spark a unlikely following of cultish fans around New York in the 1930s and 40s. Based on a true story, this beautiful comedy pierces the heart of the hopeful artist that lives in all of us.


March 2 and March 16 at Santé Wine Bar and Tap Room:  Austrian Wine Flight Night. Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room will host consultant Chris Curtis of The Country Vintner to showcase his Austrian wines in its March Flight Night, with a theme of “Mozart Soard in Wine and Song.” Enjoy wine tasting from different regions of Austria, homeland of the great composer. Bring your friends for a fun evening of wine and conversation.


March 17, 8 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre:   Jerusalem Quartet. Founded more than two decades ago, the award-winning Jerusalem Quartet is sure to delight with a program of works by three composers, including Mozart, who were instrumental in the development of the string quartet. BBC Magazine has said of the Jerusalem Quartet, “their playing has everything you could possibly wish for.”

March 17, 7:30 PM at  Central United Methodist Church:  Mozart March Madness. This concert is a dual celebration of the Asheville Choral Society’s 40th season and the Asheville Amadeus festival. With more than 100 voices, the chorus presents Vivaldi’s exuberant Lauda Jerusalem, selections from Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, exciting gospel and American folk favorites, and a newly commissioned work from composer Matt Wetmore. Come share with the powerful voices of the Asheville Choral Society as we celebrate 40 years of incredible music!


March 18, 2 PM at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium:  Midori and the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Verdi Overture to Nabucco;  Bach Concerto for Two Violins, BWV1043* (*Will feature ASYO musicians playing alongside Midori as soloists);  Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition Bruch;  Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 26.   The concert will also include the music of Mozart and many other surprises, and don’t miss the MILK and COOKIES reception following the concert.

March 19, 3 PM at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium: Asheville Amadeus Finale Concert. Daniel Meyer, conductor Midori, violin Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus.  Stravinsky Concerto in E-flat;   “Dumbarton Oaks” Mozart Symphony No. 35, K. 385;   “Haffner” Fauré Pavane Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Op. 64

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Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit Festival this Weekend in Asheville

October 25-27   Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit   A 3-day music festival staged in the heart of downtown Asheville NC, celebrating the creative spirit of musical exploration, along with the innovative spark that fuels all of the arts. Woven around the twin threads of contemporary electronic music and the creative use of technology – old meets new – the festival features world-class musical performances by many of the finest artists in contemporary music.

There will also be talks, seminars, and panels by artists and others; interactive experiences for audiences; art installations and exhibitions and more. Held at the Asheville Civic Center (Cellular Center).

Get links for Asheville rentals, attraction and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

Swanannoa Gathering - Traditional Songs begins the Annual Event in Asheville Today

July 7 - 13    Swanannoa Gathering - Traditional Songs    A comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it is the entire focus of this week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. This year’s program has several new features.

The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass.

Asheville Symphony Orchestra Performs Bizet, Rachmaninoff and Beethoven

November 17 - The Asheville Symphony begins this evening's performance with unforgettable melodies and music of great color and vitality. It's young composer Georges Bizet's joyous score from his L'arlesienne Suite - a Parisian's take on the spirit and stories of southern France.

Van Cliburn medalist Joyce Yang joins the Symphony to play Rachmaninoff's popular and virtuosic work for piano and orchestra - his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. From the cat-and-mouse chase of Variation 4 to the deeply emotional Variation 18, this is a work that tests the mettle and musical depth of any great pianist.

The concert concludes with Beethoven's brilliant Symphony No. 4. After his watershed ‘Eroica' Symphony, Beethoven had found his own heroic voice. With its mysterious introduction, contemplative adagio, off-kilter scherzo, and frisky finale, the ‘Fourth' marks a special place among Beethoven's enormously creative symphonies.

Shindig on the Green this Saturday

July 14    Shindig on the Green     Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville NC, this FREE event  was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. "Along about sundown" ( 7 PM - 10 PM) bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays in Asheville. 

The stage shows will take place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the nation's longest running folk festival. Concessions are provided by Okie Dokies Smokehouse and The Hop Ice Cream Cafe.

Shindig on the Green this Saturday in Asheville

July 7  Shindig on the Green    Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event  was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays.

Fireworks Display in Asheville

July 4   Ingles 4th of July Celebration in Pack Square   Enjoy live music from some of Asheville's most popular bands along with a variety of family activities. The event begins at 4 PM and concludes with an amazing fireworks display starting at at 9:30 PM.