May 2 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
THE CIRQUE presented by GARDEN BROS CIRCUS brings you an ALL NEW show bursting with excitement, laughs and memories. One and a half hours of real quality family entertainment. Circque Performers from 20 countries featuring the Chinese Acrobats, Aerial Daredevils, World Famous Comedy Juggling, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Wheel of Doom and the funniest Clowns. Moon bounces, food and face painting in the Kids Fun Zone!
Apr 28th: East
Join us on this exclusive historic driving tour of the east side of the Burnett Reservoir to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. The trip stops at Sunalee Lodge, then to the home place of Champ Burnett. From there, we will drive to Colonel John Connally’s home site which has extensive ruins including two standing chimneys. The caravan will make a stop to include a short 5 -10 minute walk from the vehicles to the home sites of Will and Bart Burnett and the slave cemetery. A final stop will be made at the Right Hand Fork Intake.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Time: 9:00am
Cost: $50 members/$75 non-members/$25 children under 12
Nov 10th: West
Join us on this exclusive historic driving tour of the west side of the Burnett Reservoir to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. We will begin with a talk overlooking the valley from the old clubhouse and then cross the main dam. From here, the caravan will stop for participants to view the entrance to Gombroon as well as the Gombroon wall. Following that, we will pass the Left Hand Fork Intake and head to the Dan Burnett Place. The tour will end with the ruins of Gombroon – to include the foundation, heart-shaped pool, the spring house, and the McGinnis Cabin.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Meet Time: 9:00 AM
Estimated Return Time: 2:00 PM
Difficulty: Moderate; There will be some walking on rough terrain. Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine event.
Cost: $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers, $25 for children under 12
Note: This tour takes place inside the City of Asheville watershed and is limited to only 30 participants for each tour to protect this special place.
PLEASE NOTE! This item includes the prices of admission for children ages 8-12 and a handmade Small Egg Vase in the color of their choice.
Wanna spend Mother’s Day arranging flowers with your favorite kid? Bring them along! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join the workshop for snacks, flowers, and quality hang time. If your favorite kid is over 12, they’ll need their own adult ticket. Please send an e-mail to erin@eastforkpottery.com if you have any questions or concerns!
This $30 bitty bouquet ticket includes a Small Egg Vase in one of our spring-y new glaze colors Taro or Utah.
As a mama of a 3 year old, I hate to put an age limit on this, but ALSO as a mama of a 3 year old I can tell you that scissors and thorns and high tables in a shop full of breakable stuff doesn’t make for a relaxing afternoon for mamas with toddlers. The Bitty Bouquet ticket is reserved for kids 8-12. If your child is over 12, they’ll have a LOT more fun making an arrangement in a real vase – please purchase a full-size ticket.
This ticket must be purchased with an adult workshop ticket – here.
First Saturdays of every month, Registration required
Sensory Story Time is an all-ages program created for the families of children with special needs. Our goal each story time is to engage the senses through interactive books, songs encouraging movement, and other exciting sensory activities.
performed by the teenagers of McDowell Children’s Theatre
April 26, 27, 28 at 7 pm + 29 at 2 pm
In the Greenlee Theater at McDowell Arts Council Association
tickets available at mcdowellarts.org
AVENUE Q is the laugh-out-loud puppet Broadway Musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie Monster (the creep upstairs), Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman), and other colorful types who might help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life!
performed by the teenagers of McDowell Children’s Theatre
April 26, 27, 28 at 7 pm + 29 at 2 pm
In the Greenlee Theater at McDowell Arts Council Association
tickets available at mcdowellarts.org
AVENUE Q is the laugh-out-loud puppet Broadway Musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie Monster (the creep upstairs), Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman), and other colorful types who might help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life!
Coming up April 27th & 28th the last weekend of the month. Professional Bull Riding and Barrel Racing 7pm nightly gates open at 5:30pm. concession on grounds. Come on out for fun family excitement! put on by the Roughstock Rodeo Company.
Have you ever experienced the gritty charm of downtown Asheville’s largely undiscovered Carolina Lane? Perhaps you are more familiar with its more famous cousin, Chicken Alley? On May 5, these alleyways and nearby streets will host a Creative Intervention – that is, a one-day event that prototypes design interventions and art-based solutions that shift how the public interacts with urban spaces.
The event is free and open to the public. It is one component of the Broadway Cultural Gateway project, an effort to transform Broadway Street into a central artery for a vibrant arts and cultural district stretching from its intersection with Woodfin Street to the cultural attractions of Pack Place.
The Asheville Design Center (ADC), the Center for Craft, UNC Asheville students and faculty, UNCA STEAM Studio, Asheville Downtown Association, and League of Creative Interventionists, among others, will activate the study area to engage the public around what’s possible. For example, the Center for Craft will host a pop-up makerspace and ‘repair cafe’ in its Carolina Lane-facing basement, along with a temporary parklet in front of the Broadway Street entrance.
Activities include:
art installations and live performances by UNC-Asheville students and faculty Temporary Pop-up Makerspace & ‘Repair Cafe’ at the Center for Craft, including interactive activities offered by Center for Craft, Penland School of Crafts, UNCA STEAM Studio, Horse & Hero, Roots & Wings, Asheville Makers, Diamond Brand, Echoview Fiber Mill.
“Ghost Signs” Historic Tour with Jack Thomson of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County
LEAF Easel Rider Van
Blue Ridge Public Radio pop-up cafe
Buchi Kombucha
Asheville Buskers Collective
American Myth Center
The May 5 Creative Intervention Event is an opportunity for the public to experience the potential of a “creative intervention” to transform difficult and unexpected public spaces. ADC’s team of design and planning experts will collect community feedback and data from the event to inform both a long-term implementation plan for the Broadway Cultural Gateway project.
Over a dozen vendors including: Paparazzi, Stoney’s Coneys, DB’s Snow Cones, Color Street, Scentsy, Mary Kay, It Works!, Blessed Creations, LipSense, Rodan+Fields, Dolci Di Maria – Gluten Free Bakery, Candler Crafts
Join us for the best new Sunday Funday in town! We will be serving up brunch, drinks, music, and plenty of time to Get Yo’ Pong On. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Pong AVL will be popping by with killer JOOLA ping pong tables offered up on the half hour and hour from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Tables come with premium paddles and balls and are up for grabs on a first come, first served basis.
Check out the board when you arrive to see what spots are open.
Tickets and Table Reservations Sold at Door
$15 for 30-minute table
$25 for 60-minute table.
If you want to request a table in advance, you can email us at PongAVL828@gmail.com by 5:00 pm on April 28.
Please include your name, team name (if you have one), how many are in your party, desired length of play (30 or 60 min), and requested time.
We can’t wait for you to come Get Yo Pong On!