HOWL-O-WEEN in Asheville

To do: Have a Howling good time with Creepy Crawlers and Creatures of the Night
When/Where: Oct 24, 1PM-8PM, WNC Nature Center, Asheville NC. Slide your way through our Creepy Crawler Cabin where creatures of darkness will be on display. The Southern Appalachian Herpetological Society members will have pythons, boas, lizards and other hair-raising animals for you to enjoy, and presentations on bats, skulls and nocturnal creatures will take place on the hour starting at 2:00 p.m.
Arts & crafts, hot dogs, soda, hot cider and chocolate, baked goods, and treats for the kids will be available, as well as two performances by the Mountain Marionettes at 7:00 and 7:40 p.m. Our costume contest for all ages will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the barn, so come dressed for the occasion! Admission: $6 per person - Members of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center receive $1.00 off
Website: http://www.wildwnc.org/

LA Theatre Works in Asheville- 2 nights only

To do: live theatre double-feature sci-fi performances
When/Where: Oct 20-21, 8PM, Dianne Wortham Theatre, Asheville NC. Tonight and tomorrow night only, L.A. Theatre Works returns to Asheville with an outstanding cast to present two Sci-Fi thrillers: The War of the Worlds and The Lost World. The cast for this double-feature includes well-known faces from television, movie, and stage. To enhance patrons' understanding and enjoyment of L.A. Theatre Works' Asheville performances, informal conversations with members of the L.A. Theatreworks cast are held in The Forum at Pack Place, 7:20pm - 7:40pm each evening prior to the performances. Seating is limited. Doors will close at 7:25pm; latecomers cannot be permitted. Admission is free for ticket holders. Wine and beer will be available for purchase in the lobby from the New French Bar.
Website: http://www.dwtheatre.com/

Birding Lecture: The Truth About Bird Feeding

Oct 20th Join The NC Arboretum for this special presentation at 1 p.m. by Simon Thompson of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop of Asheville.
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: Free with parking fee - just $6 per personal vehicle!
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE OCTOBER 21st

NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE OCTOBER 21 TO NOVEMBER 8 Maureen and her elderly mother spend their days in a vicious and funny game of one-upmanship in this bleak comedy the New York Times calls “dizzying” and “both comic and ineffably sinister.” Their insular world is upset when the return of an old flame offers Maureen a glimpse of escape.
828.239.0263
WWW.NCSTAGE.ORG

Wine Tasting at Hops & Vines Oct. 17th

Event: Wine Tasting of Spanish Wines
Time/Place: Oct 17, 3PM-6PM Hops & Vines, Asheville NC. New arrivals from Spain under $12! Spanish wines are some of the best value and best tasting wines on the market. The Tasting includes:
2006 Sierra Cantabria Rioja – 100% Tempranillo. Spicy red currant and strawberry on the nose, with subtle spiciness and floral notes. 2006 Vega Sindoa Cabernet-Tempranillo – Dried rose, tobacco and smokey notes on the nose. 2007 Vina Borgia Campo de Borja 100% Granacha. Bright purple in color. Jammy blackberry, blueberry and gentle spice aromas are impressively fresh for the price.
Website: http://www.hopsandvines.net/

Poetry on the Porch

October 16th Join poet and writer, Laura Hope Gill, for reading and discussion of her works. Presented on the front porch of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.
Time: 12:00 PM-02:00 PM
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
52 North Market Street

14th Annual Carolina Bonsai Expo October 10-11th

This two-day horticultural extravaganza, situated in the midst of the colorful mountains, features a display of bonsai from enthusiasts in a six-state region, live demonstrations, workshops, and a popular bonsai marketplace. It’s also the perfect occasion to explore the Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden, which offers a world-class display that innovatively establishes bonsai in the context of the Southern Appalachians.
Time: 8am- 5pm
Cost: Free with parking fee admission ($6 per vehicle)

Cycling: Century Ride October 4th

With a total of 8529' of climbing, the full century will wind around the beautiful Lake Lure area and the apple tree countryside of Western NC. Metric Century: The rolling hills and pastures with a little dip into Bat Cave, will make for a scenic metric with only 5475' of climbing. Fee $45. Ict 4, 7:45- 10:30, Fletcher Valley Health Food Store, 1151 Naples Rd., Hendersonville NC

Salute to Great American Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sept 25-27th A Salute to F Scott Fitzgerald.

In 1935 and 1936, Fitzgerald came to The Grove Park Inn for rest and relaxation while his wife, Zelda, was treated in a nearby hospital. Each year, we salute Fitzgerald, his accomplishments and his association with The Grove Park Inn near the anniversary of his birth in September. On this special tribute weekend, we invite you to step back in time with us, as we experience the music, history and literature of a great American writer – and one of our favorite guests – F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville NC

Honda Goldwing Rally at the WNC Agricultural Center- Fletcher

September 24-26 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher NC on the outskirts of Asheville. The North Carolina District Gold Wing Riders Association's renowned "Wings Over the Smokies - Honda Gold Wing Rally draws over 5,000 people and more than 100 vendors that cater to motorcyclists. The event draws riders and exhibitors from across the country. Come for the Gold Wing fellowship and also experience some of the best and most beautiful scenic rides you'll ever find.
Contact: (336) 254-2542
Website: http://www.gwrranc.org/

9th Annual Benefit Concert

September 27 at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville NC. The Asheville Area Piano Forem presents an Extravaganza Celebrating the Piano with 26 top performers playing classical music and jazz. Including music by Gershwin, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and other classics. Proceeds benefit the educational and charitable activities of the Asheville Area Piano Forum (501C3), including Student Assistance Awards.

Contact: 828-257-4530

Website: http://www.dwtheatre.com

Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center

September 19-20 from 10AM-5PM at The Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville NC. The 29th Annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center is a two-day celebration of traditional crafts, music and storytelling featuring the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition at 2pm on Saturday. Learn from area experts about beekeeping, canning and preserving, coopering, heritage toy making, blacksmithing, natural dyeing, spinning, quilting, whittling, basket weaving and folk pottery. Musical entertainment will include the polished sounds of Buncombe Turnpike as well as Blue Eyed Girl. The Apple Chill Cloggers will thrill the audience with traditional mountain dancing.
Contact: 828-298-7928
Website: http://southernhighlandguild.org/

Sit and Knit Fridays at Asheville NC Homecrafts

Asheville NC Homecrafts is currently offering 40% off selected yarns. Owners Judy and Marie stock beautiful handmade objects created by local artists as well as hand-dyed yarns is a rainbow of colors. The store functions as a hub of activity for a thriving community of gifted fiber artists who live in the mountains around Asheville. When you visit the shop, you may very well see some of them at work - especially if you time your visit to coincide with the weekly Sit & Knit that takes place Fridays from 5:30 to 7:00. You can choose from the handiwork of over 70 local artisans or buy supplies to create fiber arts yourself! Homecrafts is located in Suite 134 in the Grove Arcade.

Contact: 828-350-7556

Website: Http://www.ashevillehomecrafts.com.

Carolinas Dahlia Society Annual Show and Garden Harvest Festival

September 12-13 at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville NC. Hundreds of dahlia blooms in magnificent colors and multi-bloom varieties bouquets are on display at the NC Arboretum. Enjoy demonstrations, walks and family activities.
Contact: 828) 665-2492
Website: http://www.ncarboretum.org/

Wine Tasting this Saturday at Hops & Vines

September 12 from 3PM-6PM at Hops & Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100, West Asheville NC. Sample wines from the "old World":
Domaine du Couron Viognier, Cotes du Rhone, France -Perfumed aromatics, ripe fruit and firm acidity are perfectly balanced in this delightful end of summer white!Campos de Luz Old Vine
Garnacha, Carinena, Spain - The garnacha grape, much like its tempranillo counterpart, can be expressed in a myriad different ways. Delightful wine for 10 bucks!
Vecchia Torre Primitivo, Salento, Italy - One of our favorite wines in the shop, this primitivo is sure to please every red wine lover!

Contact: 828-252-5275

Website: http://www.hopsandvines.net

Santé Wine Bar Hosts Flight Night- The Grove Arcade

September 10 at 7PM at the Sante' Wine Bar, The Grove Arcade, One Page Avenur, Asheville NC. Flight Night features wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Devon Price of Bordeaux Fine and Rare will lead the Flight. Seating is limited; call or email info@santewinebar.com today to get your name on a stool. The price for the three pours is $15 plus there will be surprise 4th pour for free. http://www.santewinebar.com/

September 7-9th Asheville Quilt Show

September 7-9th Asheville Quilt Show The North Carolina Arboretum hosts the Asheville Quilt Show, a judged event featuring more than 200 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. The three-day show offers live demonstrations, a merchant’s mall, opportunity quilt, silent auction, and more!

Plant Walk With Master Herbalist CoreyPine Shane and AyurvedicPpractitioner Joseph Immel

September 5th Join master herbalist CoreyPine Shane and Ayurvedic practitioner Joseph Immel on a plant walk as you directly experience medicine using the perspectives of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and the five senses. Includes a morning walk in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, a lunchtime discussion circle, a presentation on the Ayurvedic and Chinese energetics of herbs, and to sample plants and experience, organ by organ, how they interact with your body.
To register, enter the amount you'd like to contribute using the link below. Or, if you unfamiliar with paying online call (828) 348-4880 http://www.joyfulbelly.com/recipology/account/payment.php FLYER: http://www.joyfulbelly.com/AYUCHISIGN.pdf

HOSTED BY http://www.blueridgeschool.org AND http://www.joyfulbelly.com

*Bring your own lunch.

September 1st Author Keith Donnelly Book Signing

September 1st. Tennessee author Keith Donnelly will sign copies of his new book, Three Days Dead- the latest addition to the Donald Youngblood mystery series.
Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café 55 Haywood St.
828-254-6734

Fish the French Broad River

The French Broad River flows right through Asheville and is just minutes from anywhere within a 30 mile radius of downtown. If you don't own a kayak, canoe or a drift boat, it doesn't matter. Some of the best spots on the river are easily fished by simply wading. Give this unique fishery a try this summer. You won't be disapointed and it sure beats sitting at home waiting for the fall stocked trout season to start. Stop by or call any of the three Curtis Wright Outfitters stores for directions to the river, fly patterns that are sure to work, or maybe even a a guided float trip.
http://www.curtiswrightoutfitters.com