Ballads and Banjos at Grey Eagle

May 20, 7:30 PM, Grey Eagle Music Hall, Asheville North Carolina. Tim Eriksen & Riley Baugus perform. Jim Eriksen is "widely regarded as the best ballad singer of his generation" (BBC Radio). He combines hair-raising vocals with savvy arrangements for fiddle, banjo, guitar and banjo sexto. Riley Baugus represents the best of old time American banjo and song. His powerful singing voice and his expert musicianship place him squarely in the next generation of the quality American roots tradition. http://www.thegreyeagle.com/

Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia

May 14, 5-7PM, Asheville Art Museum, 2 So. Pack Square, Asheville North Carolina. This exhibit of 34 black and white images from the book (W.W. Norton, 2009) along with oral history text panels, continues through October 10th. There will also be events planned each month including films and a music concert at Diana Wortham Theatre.

Wine Tasting: Springtime Italian Wines

May 8,  3PM-6PM, Hops and Vines, 797 Haywood Rd. Ste 100, West Asheville North Carolina. You can see Spring, now come by and taste it!

Palazzone Dubini Bianco - This is a beautiful, lively white wine from Umbria. A blend of Procanico 50%, Verdello 20%, and Grechetto, Drupeggio and Malvasia to round out the remaining 30%. All fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks to create the fresh, fruity floral aromas. Green apple, lime and watermelon flavours with a zesty mid palate. Great on its own, with salads or fish. $9.99

Masciarelli Rosato d'Abruzzo - This 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo rose has a beautiful clarity, and is dark pink in color. The nose is a fairly intense combination of fruit and flowers. On the palate, delicious hints of red cherry & rose petals. $11.99

Feudi di San Marzano Primitivo Puglia - Deep ruby red color with violet reflections, intense aroma, fruity with notes of prunes and cherry, spicy with rosemary and vanilla scent. A full-bodied wine that is soft, balanced and easy to drink. Great for BBQs! $11.99

http://www.hopsandvines.net

Biltmore Mother's Day Getaway

The Inn on the Biltmore Estate  Asheville North Carolina. Mother's Day Weekend Special Web Rate: $249+ see site for details.

Biltmore   Asheville North Carolina. Moms Visit Free on May 9. We're honoring mothers with free admission on Mother's Day, May 9. Minimum purchase of one adult or youth ticket required. Pick up Mom's free ticket at Biltmore's Reservation and Ticket Center.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Asheville Juried Arts & Crafts Bazaar

May 7-9 ASHEVILLE Mother's Day Juried Arts & Crafts Bazaar Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. The Downtown Market will present its first Mother’s Day Juried Arts & Crafts Bazaar. Select artists and crafters from the southeast will present beautiful spring art, garden treasures and all things “Mother”.