From classical music to a celebration of all things Wizard of Oz, there are hundreds of things to do this weekend. Narrow it down and plan your weekend with CalCast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM.
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Traditional Cherokee games at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day
Traditional Cherokee stickball may not be as popular as Monday Night Football, but it gathers a crowd wherever it’s played. See it in person at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day, along with molasses-making and black powder rifle demonstrations.
CalCast: Sept. 22-25
There are so many things to do this weekend, from adoptable animals to banjo lessons. Find out the details on this week’s CalCast.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 2011-2012 Season
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra celebrates its first performance of the season with works by Tchaikovsky, John Adams and Ravel.
CalCast: Sept. 8-11
From Motown to hiking, adoptable dogs to tango, there’s plenty to do this weekend. Check out CalCast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM for the scoop.
CalCast: Sept. 1-4
Between LAAFF and the Apple Festival there’s plenty to do this weekend. If you’re looking for a Labor Day celebration or some great music, look no further. CalCast has the round up of fun and unusual events in the Asheville area.
Lake Lure Ski Club keeps its balance
The Lake Lure Ski Club skimmed across the water on Friday, wowing audiences at the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad.
CalCast: Aug. 25-28
If your weekend calendar is suspiciously blank, there’s no better time to fill it up with fun things to do. Check out CalCast, the community calendar podcast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM.
Susie’s Hope: Homeless animals beat the odds
Susie is a pit bull mix who has lived an extraordinary life. Saved from the hands of an abusive owner, Susie and her new owner Donna Lawrence have successfully changed North Carolina’s animal cruelty laws. Susie made a guest appearance at this weekend’s International Homeless Animals Day event.
“Community to Kenya” benefit
Local resident Zara Elizabeth Ricks is raising money to volunteer in Kenya. There will be a benefit to help the cause this Friday, Aug. 19.
CalCast: Aug. 18-21
This weekend is jam packed with things to do. Take a listen to the community calendar podcast from the Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM for the scoop.
Audio Postcard: City Goats
While West Asheville neighbors mowed their lawns and checked their mailboxes, Rhodes Waite opened her back gate to welcome Freeskool Asheville visitors into her goat yard.
CalCast: Aug. 11 – 14
There are plenty of hiking, food, benefit and theater events going on this weekend. Find an activity or two that suits your fancy with the help of CalCast, the community calendar from Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM.
Yo-Yo Ma and Keith Lockhart conclude the 75th annual Brevard Music Center festival
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma rarely makes appearances in the Southeast, but when he does, music lovers come out in droves. Sunday’s concert is sold out, but limited tickets may be available at the last minute.
CalCast: Aug. 4 – Aug. 7
There’s so much to do this weekend in Western North Carolina. If only there were a podcast to round up the best events in the region. Oh wait, there is. Check out CalCast, the community calendar podcast from The Mountain Xpress and Asheville FM.
Audio Postcard: Family day
Maybe it’s too crowded and hot for your family to come to Bele Chere, but there are plenty of people out on the streets. Meet a few parents and children enjoying the day on Sunday, the unofficial family day of Bele Chere.
Audio Postcard: On the street
You can’t talk to everyone at Bele Chere. Have a chat with some of the most interesting people at the festival.
Get out of downtown
Skipping Bele Chere this year? Spend the afternoon in West Asheville instead.
Audio Postcard: On the Street
Take a tour of a few of the most interesting people at Bele Chere.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in the running for $100,000 prize
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is up for a $100,000 prize from the ASPCA. All it needs to do now is to find homes for hundreds of animals. To kick off the three-month adoption frenzy, BWAR is hosting an adoption event that lasts all day and all night on Monday. When else can you bring home a new pet at 11 p.m. on a school night?
CalCast: July 28 – 31
Bele Chere isn’t for everyone, so here are some ideas if you want to escape the madness.