November 2008 Events

Compiled by Henderson County Travel & Tourism
Information Subject to Change or Cancellation

 

November 1 thru December 31
Home for the Holidays, throughout the Historic Hendersonville & Flat Rock Area, calendar of events brochure listing over 65 events in November & December, call in October to receive a free calendar of events brochure, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.historichendersonville.org

 

November 1
Foothills Highland Games, Jackson Park (dancers, sheep herding demonstrations, athletic competitions, children’s activities, music, bagpipes, & food) 9:00AM-4:50PM, sponsored by Scottish Clans of the South (SCOTS) Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8526 www.scotsfoothillshg.org

Fall Craft Show, First United Methodist Church, 9:00AM-3:00PM, juried craft show with 38 regional crafters, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-4275

Kids Fall Festival Celebration, FENCE, 1:00PM-6:00PM, Admission $3, (costume contest, games, treats, maze, rock climbing wall, & slide), Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

 

November 1 & 2
In Loving Memory...Mourning in Victorian Asheville, Smith-McDowell House Museum, learn how people in this region viewed death in the 19th Century, Thurs., Fri, &. Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 12:00PM-4:00PM, Adults $7, Children $3 (ages 5-18) Asheville, 828-253-9231 www.wnchistory.org/museum

Mainstage Off-Broadway Series presents Late Nite Catechism, the audience is taken back to Catholic school in this off Broadway comedy hit, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, Sat. 8:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 2:00PM, Regular $25-$35 depending on show date & time, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 
November 1 - 11
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Wed. - Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
 

November 1 - 9
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, (takes you back to the very beginnings of country music in homage no only to Williams, but other legends) evenings 8:15PM; Matinees 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 
November 1 - December 5
Celebrate the Bringle Sisters: Clay and Textile Mentors, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design (twin sisters Edwina and Cynthia Bringle have commited their lives to being both makers and mentors to many who have come to Western North Carolina - celebrate their contributions) Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org
 
November 1 - December 15
NC Arboretum presents Traditional & Contemporary Wood Bowls Exhibit , bldgs. open 9:00AM-5:00PM, $6 per car parking fee, free on Tues., (traditional carving & tunings methods along with contemporary wood style bowls) Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
 
November 1 - January 1, 2009
NC Arboretum presents Thoreau’s Walden and Our Weakening Web - Enviromental Coservation Exhibit, bldgs. open 9:00AM-5:00PM, $6 per car parking fee, free on Tues., (photography of Walden Woods with displays to how ecological relationships bind all life forms together) Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
 
November 2
Jazz Band and Studio 18 Vocal Jazz Ensemble in Concert, 4:00PM, UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with ID), Asheville, NC 828-251-6432
 
November 4
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the movie Secret Window, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003
 

November 6 - 9
Asheville Film Festival, Downtown, Thurs-Sat 11:00AM-12Midnight, Sun 10:00AM-10:00PM (numerous films including feature, documentary, short, student & animation films) Asheville, NC 828-259-5800 www.ashevillefilmfest.com

 

November 7 - January 3
Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (Biltmore house is decorated with the glow of candles and fireplaces, poinsettias, wreaths,decorated trees & garland) by reservation only, Asheville, 800-543-2961 www.biltmore.com

 
November 7 - January 4
Christmas at Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Estate (Biltmore house is decorated with 100's of poinsettias, wreaths, dozens of decorated trees and garland) Asheville, 800-543-2961 www.biltmore.com
 

November 8
Hendersonville Swing Band in concert, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 3:00PM, $10, benefits the Hendersonville Civitan Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-8031

Bizarre Bazaar, Historic 7th Avenue District Depot Plaza, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-778-8222

Fletcher’s Veteran’s Day Salute, Fletcher Community Park, 5:00PM-6:00PM, (presentation of colors, music & a short program) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751

 

November 9
Jeremy Denk, Pianist performs at the Porter Center at Brevard College, 3:00PM, Adults $25-20, Students $10, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330

 
November 10
Gardening Seminar, FENCE in the Great Room, 10:00AM, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.ncarboretum.org
 
November 11
Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show, Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, the 2nd Tuesday of the month through November, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
 
November 11 & 12
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 8:00PM, $30-35, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530
 
November 13
Bill Evans Soulgrass with Special Guest Sam Bush, perform at the Porter Center at Brevard College, 7:30PM, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330
 

November 14 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Orphan Train (a spirited group of orphans embark upon the greatest journey of the you lives in search of homes and new families) evenings 7:15PM, matinees 2:15PM, Adults $15, Students $6, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 
November 14 - 30
Asheville Community Theatre presents Nuncrackers, the Nunsense Christmas musical, filled with typical Nunsense humor, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00PM, Sundays $2:30PM, Adults $22, Srs. & Children $19, Children $12,, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org
 
November 15
Jonah Bokaer - “Three Cases of Amnesia,” UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 8:00PM, dance works that address the human body;s relationship to 21st century digital technologies, $18, Asheville, NC 828-251-6991
 
November 15 - January 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 www.wnchistory.org/museum
 

November 16
First Congregational United Church of Christ Concert and Lecture Series presents soloist Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of “Sound of Music”’s Maria and Baron von Trapp, her repertoire ranges from Bach to Broadway…Schubert to Sting, 3:00PM, Adults $10, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630 www. fcchendersonville.org

Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs at the Porter Center at Brevard College, 3:00PM, Adults $25, Students $10, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330

UNCA’s University Singers and Chamber Symphony in Concert, 2:30PM, First Baptist Church, $5, students free with ID, Asheville,NC 828-251-6432

Family Concert, FENCE in the Great Room, 4:00PM, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

 
November 18
Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents a book discussion of Secret Window, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
November 19 - January 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
 

November 20
University Jazz Combos in Concert, 7:30PM, UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with ID), Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

Nouveau Night, Porter Center at Brevard College,(enjoy the release of Beau Jolais Nouveau with wine, food & live entertainment) 6:00PM-9:00PM, $50, benefits the Fine Arts at Brevard College, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330

 
November 21
Go Back In Time for an Evening of Dessert & Wine, Copper Crest Inn, 6:00PM-9:00PM, benefits Toys for Tots, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-2544
 

November 21 & 22
Hendersonville Chorale Winter Concert, First Baptist Church, Nov. 21 8:00PM, Nov. 22 4:00PM, Adults $10, Children $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968

Juried Craft Show, National Guard Armory, Fri. 11:00AM-6:00PM, Sat. 9:00AM-4:00PM, (jewelry, clay, fabrics, arts & crafts, holiday decorations, soaps, candles & bakes goods) Admission $2, under 12 free, Hendersonville, NC

Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre presents The Last Dance of Mata Hari, Diana Wortham Theatre, 8:00PM, $25-$10, Asheville, NC 828-254-2631

 

November 21 - December 7
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents Fatal Attraction, a mystery/thriller by Bernard Shaw, Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Adults $14, Ages 18 & Under $8, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org

 
November 22
Art Mart, Transylvania Community Arts Council, 10:00AM-4:00PM, arts & crafts by regional artistis, Brevard, NC 828-884-2787
 
November 22 & 23
Horse Shoe Ventures, FENCE, 8:00AM-until,Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
 

November 23
University Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble in Concert, 4:00PM, UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5 (students free with ID), Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra, Porter Center at Brevard College, 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $5, Brevard, NC 828-884-4221

 

November 25 - December 12
Santa’s Palette, Transylvania Community Arts Council, Mon-Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM, sale of fine arts & crafts, Brevard, NC 828-884-2787

 

November 28
Downtown Holiday Lighting Celebration, Historic Downtown at the Gazebo between 4th & 5th Avenues, 5:30PM-6:30PM, lighting of Downtown (old-fashioned carol sing-a-long, visits with Santa & holiday cheer,) Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org

 

November 28 - December 14
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Dear Santa, travel to the magical, timeless world of the North Pole; 7:15PM, 2:15PM, $25, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org

 

November 28 - December 20
A Season of Peace - Holiday Artist Market, Arts Council of Henderson County Gallery, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat 1:00PM-4:00PM, a fine art & craft market showcasing area artists, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org

 

November 29
Ole Timey Christmas, Henderson County Curb Market, 8:00AM-2:00PM (Christmas wreaths, fresh greenery, crafts, music, carriage rides & refreshments) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8012 www.curbmarket.com

FENCE Barn Tour, visit equestrian sites in the Foothills area, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Adults $10, Children up to age 15 $5, Children under age 5 free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

Storytelling Festival, FENCE, 1:00PM-6:00PM, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org

 

November 30
Messiah Sing, First Congregational Church (singers arrive at 2:00PM for instruction, singers bring their own music, the major choruses are accompanied by a30 piece orchestra) 3:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630

Advent Lessons and Carols, St. James Episcopal Church, 5:00PM, (holiday service with the choir and Montreat Scottish Pipes & Drums) Hendersonville, NC 828-693-7458

 
 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellation.

 
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Home for the Holidays
Holiday Dining Guide
Christmas Tree Farms
 
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Special Events
Garden Jubilee
Music on Main Street
NC Apple Festival
Street Dances
Flat Rock Music Festival
Farm City Day
Foothills Highland Games
 
Plan on attending our many local and regional holiday events during your visit to Western North Carolina. Venture to an area Christmas tree farm and choose and cut your own Christmas tree.

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