Calendar for May 7, 2008 - May 20, 2008
Concerts & musical events
African Drumming Classes
All levels. Drums available for beginners. Learn rhythms from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Guinea from Ivorian master Adama Dembele, who has played with Toubob Krewe, Afromotive and other groups worldwide. $15 suggested donation for first three classes. Info: 350-1052 or adamadembele2@yahoo.com.
• MONDAYS, 5-6pm - Classes at the French Broad Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave., 2nd floor.
African Drumming Classes
Held at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St. Suggested donation $10 per class. Info: 768-2826.
• WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginners Class.
• SUNDAYS, 1-2pm - Intermediate Class --- 3-4pm - Beginners Class.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
All concerts are held at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the Asheville Civic Center. Tickets & info: 254-7046 or www.ashevillesymphony.org.
• SA (5/10), 8pm - The symphony presents Petrushka with Red Herring Puppets.
Bluegrass at the Historic Marion Depot
Musicians and bands welcome. Dancing is encouraged. Info: 652-3330.
• THURSDAYS, 7pm - Free bluegrass concert.
Brasstown Civic Center
Located on Settawig Rd. in Brasstown, N.C. Info: 837-3797 or 837-1043.
• 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 7pm - Traditional music concerts at BCC. $4/free for kids 12 and under.
Call That Jazz
Info: www.callthatjazz.com.
• MONDAYS, 7-9pm - Jazz in the Window at Cafe on the Square.
Concerts at Grace Lutheran Church
At the corner of Hwy. 64 and Blythe St. in Hendersonville. Info: 693-4890.
• TU (5/20), 7pm - The Marietta College Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Daniel Monek, will perform. The concert will feature classics ranging from works of Mendelssohn, Fauré and Brahms to Dorsey’s famous gospel tune, "Precious Lord." Free and open to the public.
Drum Classes
All ages and skill levels welcome. Safe community atmosphere. Extra drums available. Free. Meets at the Movement and Learning Center above the French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. Info: 670-7287.
• MONDAYS, 6:15-7:30pm - West African Bass Drums --- 7:30-8:30pm - Hand Drumming --- 8:30-till - Open circle. Dancers welcome.
Flood Gallery
Located at 109 Roberts St. on the corner of Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District. Info: www.floodgallery.org.
• 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Sonic Experience Series held on the second floor of Phil Mechanic Studios. $10, refreshments available in the gallery.
Gathering of Sounds
An opportunity for locals to explore their voices in a safe and playful community. All are welcome to attend regardless of musical experience, and all levels are respected with a wide-range of opportunities to participate. Info or to reserve a place: 254-4909.
• 2nd SUNDAYS, 1:30-3:30pm - Gathering.
Haywood Community Band
Info: 452-5551, 452-7530 or www.haywoodcommunityband.org.
• 3rd SUNDAYS, 6:30pm - Free concert at the Maggie Valley Pavilion. Bring a picnic dinner. Refreshments will be available.
Haywood Community Chorus
Membership is open to all interested singers; no auditions are required. Sponsored in part by The Junaluskans and the Haywood County Arts Council. Info: 456-1020.
• MONDAYS, 7pm - Rehearsal in the third floor choir room at First United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St., Waynesville.
The Market is located next to BioWheels at 90 Biltmore Ave.Throughout market season, growers and producers will be selling local and organic produce and goods.
• WE (5/7), 2-6pm - Bee & Boo will play live music.
Hendersonville Chorale Concert
At First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Info: 697-6766.
• FR (5/9), 8pm & SA (5/10), 4pm - "Handel to Hammerstein: A Celebration of Song" will be performed. $10.
Hendersonville Community Band
Tickets available at the Visitors Center in Hendersonville, Opportunity House and Foxfire Gallery. Info: 696-2118.
• TH (5/15), 7:30pm - The band will perform works by Beethoven and Bach at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. $10/Free for students 18 and under.
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra
Info: 697-5884 or www.hendersonvillesymphony.org.
• SA (5/17), 7:30pm - The Symphony Orchestra will perform in the Hendsersonville High School Auditorium. $25/$5.
Jazz Jam
Info: www.myspace.com/chucklictenberger.
• TUESDAYS, 9-Midnight - Love jazz? Come to Chuck Lichtenberger's jazz jam at Tressa's on Broadway. Bring an instrument, your voice and your ears, and be ready for both classics and original jazz.
Land of Sky Barbershop Chorus
For men age 12 and older. Info: www.ashevillebarbershop.com or 768-9303.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Rehearsals at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl.
Land of the Sky Men's Harmony Chorus
Male singers invited to weekly meetings at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Place, W. Asheville. Info: 298-9248 or www.ashevillebarbershop.com.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Regular meeting.
Let's Pick
Bluegrass and country; all pickers are welcome. At Blue Ridge Ice Cream, 1228 Newfound Rd. Free. Info: 683-1244 or 683-4145.
• 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 7pm - Gathering.
LIFT Culture House
516 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, across from Tribal Fairgrounds. Info: 497-0707.
• FRIDAYS, 5pm - Cherokee Thunder Drum Circle meets in the Back Room. Free and open to all.
Madison County Arts Council Events
MCAC is located at 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. Info: 649-1301 or www.madisoncountyarts.com.
• SA (5/10), 8pm - Peach Pie and Blue Wing will perform. $10. See Web site for ticket information.
Music at Burnsville Town Center
Info: 682-7809 or www.burnsvilletowncenter.com.
• 2nd FRIDAYS - Music. Events on other dates as well. Call or click on "Calendar" on the website for more info.
Music at the North Asheville Tailgate Market
The market is held on the campus of UNCA.
• SA (5/10), 7am-Noon - Linda Mitchell (blues, jazz and more).
• SA (5/17), 7am-Noon - Linda Dickson (singer-songwriter).
Music at the Toe River Arts Council
Info: 682-7215 or www.toeriverarts.org.
• FR (5/9), 8pm - Java Jam: Ras Alan and the Lions at the Burnsville Town Center, 6 S. Main St.
Music at the West Asheville Tailgate Market
The market is held in the parking area behind the West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market. Info: watmmusic@gmail.com.
• WE (5/7), 3:30-6:30pm - Sherri Jones (vocalist/guitarist) will perform with her 12 string. Info: http://myspace.com/sherrijonesmusic.
• WE (5/14), 3:30-6:30pm - Bee and Boo will perform Americana music, country, blues, old-time, Newfoundland Celtic and Appalachian songs. Info: www.judithem.jaycanterbury.org/.
Music at the WNC Farmers Market
Located at 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville.
• SU (5/18), 1-4pm - Southern Crescent Bluegrass CD Release Party. Info: 258-0914.
Music in the Woods
An annual festival at the Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheater. $2 park entrance fee. Families are encouraged to come enjoy a picnic supper and a musical experience in the woods. Info: www.cellotreearts.com.
• SATURDAYS, 6pm - A different local artist performs every Sat. April-August.
N.C. Mountain Acoustic Music Association
The NCMAMA strives to promote and preserve acoustic, roots-oriented music and dance in WNC. Info: www.ncmama.org.
• FRIDAYS, 7pm - Classic Country and Bluegrass Music at the Train Depot in downtown Marshall.
• 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 7pm - Let's Pick (old-time and bluegrass) at Woodfin Community Center in Woodfin. Info: 683-1244 or 258-0914.
Reuter Center Singers
Singers are invited to join this inter-generational, non-audition community chorus under the direction of Chuck Taft. Practices weekly in the Reuter Center on the UNCA campus. Info: 298-1058.
• MONDAYS, 6:15pm - Regular practice.
Silvermont Mountain Jam Sessions
At Silvermont Mansion, E. Main St. (Rte. 276 S), Brevard. Free. Info: fivestring@citcom.net.
• THURSDAYS, 7:30pm - Bluegrass.
Song O' Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International)
The chorus is always looking for women who want to learn how to sing barbershop harmony. Please visit a rehearsal. Info: 253-5873 or www.songosky.org.
• MONDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Reed Memorial Baptist Church on Fairview Rd. (enter parking lot on Cedar St.).
St. Matthias Musical Performances
These classical music concerts take place at St. Matthias' Episcopal Church in Asheville, 1 Dundee St. (off South Charlotte). Donations support the maintenance and restoration of the historic church. Info: 252-0643.
• SU (5/18) 3pm - The Hendersonville High School String Orchestra will present a concert featuring works by Bach, Vivaldi and Pachelbel. A free-will offering will be taken for the restoration of the historic church.
Stecoah Valley Center Events
Located at 121 Schoolhouse Rd., Robbinsville. Info: 479-3364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.
• SU (5/18), 2:30pm - Local gospel groups will sing to benefit Stecoah Valley Center.
The Asheville Choral Society
Tickets or info: 299-9063 or www.ashevillechoralsociety.org.
• SA (5/17), 8pm & SU (5/18), 4pm - Annual pops concert at Diana Wortham Theatre. The concert, "Seasons of Love," will feature works by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Lennon & McCartney, Lerner & Loewe and more. $20 adults/$15 students.
The Brevard Philharmonic
Tickets & info: 884-4221 or www.boamusic.org.
• SU (5/18), 3pm - Czech Connections: Young Czech violin virtuoso Barbora Kolarova will join the Brevard Philharmonic playing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35. At the Porter Center, Brevard College. $18/$5 for those 18 and under.
The Carolina Theatre
A cultural event center located in downtown Spruce Pine. Advance tickets: 1-800-838-3006. Info: 766-5525 or www.carolinabarndance.org
• SA (5/17) - Spring Benefit Concert with Bobby Hicks. $15/$5/Free for children under 5.
Traditional Singers Gathering
Each person within the circle of chairs can choose to lead a song, request a song, join in on the choruses, or just listen. Sing from a variety of traditional genres: American, British Isles, sea shanties, Shape Note, gospel, ballads, rounds, love songs, blues and many others. Free. Info: 994-2094 or www.folkhorizons.org.
• 2nd MONDAYS, 7-10pm - Gathering at BoBo Gallery, 22 N. Lexington Ave.
Women's Drumming Class
Held at Terpsicorp dance studio, 129 Roberts St. in the River Arts District. Learn West African rhythms. Focus on techniques for Dun-dun, sangbahn, kenkeni and djembe. Taught by Jessie Lehman, who has 10 years of experience performing with three of Asheville's drum and dance ensembles. Info: 777-5115.
• SUNDAYS, 1-2pm - Class. Call for details.
Year-Round Mountain Music
For more than a decade, folks have gathered to hear and play bluegrass and traditional mountain music. Nobody's paid, everyone's welcome and coffee and sodas are still just a quarter! Rockett Building, Old Fort. Info: 888-233-6111.
• FRIDAYS, 7pm - Weekly music gatherings.
Friday Night Live
Presented by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Tourism Authority, Friday Night Live offers live shows in folk, rock, country, bluegrass and easy listening. Info: www.mountainlovers.com or 586-2155 or (800) 962-1911.
Hendersonville Chamber Music
Concerts take place at Blue Ridge Community College's Patton Auditorium. Tickets: $17/show. Students are free. Info: 697-0455 or 890-4411.
