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January 1
Holiday Magic: A Festival of Trees, campus of Park Ridge Hospital, (organizations decorate their trees to express their organizations mission), trees remain up thorough January 1, Hendersonville, NC 828-681-2687 |
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January 1 - 3
Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (decorated with the glow of candles and fireplaces, poinsettias, wreaths,decorated trees & garland) by reservation only, Asheville, 800-543-2961www.biltmore.com |
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January 1 - 4
C-4 Rodeo, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, admission fee, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 919-669-2785 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Christmas at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (decorated with 100's of poinsettias, wreaths, dozens of decorated trees and garland), Asheville, 800-543-2961 |
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January 1 - 10
Christmas Tree Recycling Project, trees may be dropped off at a designated site in Jackson Park, on Saturday, January 10 from 9:00AM-2:00PM Christmas trees will be chipped into mulch, to collect mulch bring a box or bag, rain or shine, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org |
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January 1 - 11
National Gingerbread House Competition & Display, Grove Park Inn, over 200 incredible gingerbread works of art from all over the country, Asheville, 828-252-2711 ext. 8045 |
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January 2 - 25
Curious George, Health Adventure at Pack Place, activities invite children to learn like George-through direct experience and problem solving, Tues-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 1:00PM-5:00PM, Adults $8, Students $7.50 (12 & up) & Seniors, Children $6 (ages 2-11), Asheville, NC 800-935-0204 or 828-257-4535 www.thehealthadventure.org
Public Ice Skating, Asheville Civic Center, $5 to skate; $1.50 to rent skates, click for schedule, Asheville, NC 828-259-5736 www.ashevillenc.gov/uploadedFiles/Departments/Civic_Center/publicskating2008.pdf |
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January 2 - March 8
Paper Sculpture Artist Exhibit, NC Arboretum, a special exhibit by paper sculpture artist Leo Monahan in the Education Center, admission is free for members or with the parking fee of $6 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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January 2 - November 11
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street, exhibit Let Freedom Ring (tells the story of the county and its people during the nation’s military conflicts) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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January 4 - 6
Victorian Christmas Celebration, Smith-McDowell House Museum, authentically decorated Victorian period rooms, Wed. - Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun 12Noon-4:00PM, Asheville, 828-253-9231 |
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January 5
Henderson County Library Travel Club presents Silk Road to China, 3:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 6
Henderson County Library Movies Filmed in Western North Carolina Series presents “The Fugitive, 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 1, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003 |
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January 9 & 10
Indoor Motorcross, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, admission fee, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 423-323-5497 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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January 10
Chili Cook-Off, Veritas Christian Academy School Cafeteria, 12Noon-2:00PM or until gone, public invited to sample the tasty entries, $3 suggested donation, Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 |
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January 13
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the movie Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, 4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
Catalog Shopping, NC Arboretum, 10:00AM, Education Center, join a horticultural expert for this free lecture as part of the Gardening in the Mountains series, wear comfortable, outdoor clothing and footwear, programs and activities are free unless otherwise indicated; usual parking fees apply, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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January 14
Henderson County Library Foreign Film & Discussion presents The Seventh Seal, 3:30PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 16 - February 1
Asheville Community Theatre presents the comedy Leading Ladies, Fri -& Sat 8:00PM, Sun 2:30PM, Adults $22, Sr/Students $19, Children (3-17) $12, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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January 17
Be Active Day for Families and Kids of All Ages, the Be Active Van will visit the Blue Ridge Mall, 12Noon-4:00PM, a fun and playful afternoon of music, give-aways, interactive games, and activities to inspire kids and adults to move more and be active; free, sponsored by the Henderson County Partnership for Health, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-6064
WNC Racers Swap Meet, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-628-2731 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 7:00PM & 9:30PM, $30, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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January 17 - May 10
Masters of the Night, NC Arboretum Baker Exhibit Center, hands-on traveling exhibit that dispels the misconceptions about bats, Mon-Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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January 18
Bridal Fair, Inn on Church Street, 1:00PM-3:00PM, an array of vendors, and sampling of complimentary appetizers, wine and cake tasting; no charge, reservations are not required, but we would appreciated, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3258 or 828-697-6393 or 828-694-0734
Family Concert, Great Room @ FENCE, 4:00PM, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org |
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January 20
Henderson County Library Movies Filmed in Western North Carolina Series presents “My Fellow Americans” 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 22
Henderson County Library presents Author Mark de Castrique talks “Blackman's Coffin”, Castrique is the creator of the Clayton mysteries set in Western North Carolina, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 23 & 24
Galumpha, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, stunning acrobatics & physical comedy, 8:00PM, $30, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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January 23 - 25
American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. - Sun. 8:00AM-3:30PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, spectators please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.blueridgeagility.com |
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January 23 - April 25
Soul’s Journey: Inside the Creative Process Exhibit, The Center for Craft, Creativity& Design, documents the backgrounds, motivations and methods for creating works of art that influence the work of 20 significant contemporary artists living and working in the South-from Virginia to Florida, Tues. - Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org |
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January 27
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the book discussion Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, 4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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January 30
Aquila Theatre Company in The Iliad, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 8:00PM, $32, Homer’s epic story of Achilles & the Trojan war, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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January 30 - May 10
Eva Zeisel: The Shape of Life Exhibit, Asheville Art Museum at Pack Place, internationally acclaimed designer, Tues-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Fri. 10:00AM-8:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM,. Asheville, NC 828-253-3227 www.ashevilleart.org |
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Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellation. |
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