This joyous Christmas program presented by the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus, entitled “The Holly and the Ivy,” promises to be a delightful venture into the music of many centuries and cultures, with an emphasis on American music. It will begin with four settings of the centuries-old prayer “Ave Maria;” a Gregorian Chant from the Medieval Era as well as settings from 1580, 1862 and 1980. Vive la différence!
Tickets: $15 available at the door or from our website
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This joyous Christmas program presented by the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus, entitled “The Holly and the Ivy,” promises to be a delightful venture into the music of many centuries and cultures, with an emphasis on American music. It will begin with four settings of the centuries-old prayer “Ave Maria;” a Gregorian Chant from the Medieval Era as well as settings from 1580, 1862 and 1980. Vive la différence!
Tickets: $15 available at the door or from our website
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Named for two years by Explore Asheville as one of the top 5 events in the Swannanoa Valley at Christmas, you are invited to come experience 25 Christmas trees that bring joy to the whole community. The public is invited to view the trees and then vote with money for their favorite tree. Every cent raised through Deck The Trees goes to the Fuel Fund for Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry. Be a part of creating something beautiful that also gives back to the community. Prizes are awarded for the tree that raises the most money and for the tree that most represents the theme.
Calendar of Events:
Dec. 6, 2019 – Jan. 6, 2020
Visit Deck The Trees from 10 AM to 9 PM
Dec. 9, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Photos and a Visit with Santa Claus
$15.00 per photo
Dec. 10, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Deck The Tree Christmas Tea with Highland Farms
January 6, 2020 6:00 to 8:00
A Final Celebration
-Which tree most represents the theme?
-Which tree raised the most money for the Fuel Fund for Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry?
2019 Trees Created By:
Appalachian Angels of Western North Carolina
Black Mountain Beautification Committee
Black Mountain Family Eye Care
Black Mountain Fire Department
Black Mountain Home For Children
Black Mountain Presbyterian Weekday School
Black Mountain Savings Bank
Buckeye Kennels
Camp Lakey Gap
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Dreams Salon Spa
Girl Scout Troop 02498
Melinda Halford
Carolyn Johnson
Kilwin’s
Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain/Swannanoa
Lakeview Center
Monte Vista Hotel
Laurie Morgan & Meredith Greene
Oliver’s Woodworks & CMZ Designs
Paws & Effect
Sassafras on Sutton
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry
Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League & The Red House
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center
The Christmas Avenue
The Thread Bears
2019 Deck The Trees Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Highland Farms
Mark Kleive, DDS
Gold Sponsors
Cheryl Keefer
Native Kitchen
Parsec Financial
South Eastern Sports Therapy
Silver Sponsors
Cut N-Up Barber Shop
Edward Jones Financial Advisor-Scott Roy
Graybeard Realty
Susan & Larry Harris
Krista Anne’s
Penland Funeral Home
Stafford Home Builders
Tyson Furniture
During the winter, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries biggest expense is assisting clients with heat and power. Electricity, oil, natural gas, and propane have all risen in price over the last several years. For those who were already experiencing financial hardship, this is yet another burden. Many spend cold days and nights in unheated or under heated homes because they cannot afford to heat their homes. In 2018, Deck The Trees received extensive coverage by the Asheville Citizen Times, the Laurel of Asheville, Mountain Express and WNC Magazine. Explore Asheville, for the second year in a row, named Deck The Trees as one of the top five activities for the Christmas season. This publicity brought many folks to Black Mountain and raised an astounding $27,761.02 for the SVCM Fuel Fund in donations both large and small. Most importantly, many families had the comfort of a warm home this winter because of our community. The owners of The Monte Vista, Southern Proper Hospitality, are looking forward to hosting and supporting Deck The Trees this season. As always, every penny of every donation, sponsorship, and proceeds goes directly to the Fuel Fund of SVCM. All cost associated with Deck The Trees are absorbed by volunteers, participants and The Monte Vista Hotel.
No gift is too small to help keep your neighbor warm.
For more Information please contact:
Libba Fairleigh at libbafairleigh@gmail.com
Balls and baubles add color to holiday décor, but handmade ornaments are special keepsakes that warm the heart year after year.
LEAF Community Arts artists are bringing the Easel Rider mobile arts lab to our store as part of the Spirit of the Holidays Celebration (Rescheduled). Let the kids channel some creative energy while you enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider, cotton candy and popcorn, special buys, a holiday photo booth, and an awesome free raffle.
Pets are welcome at this free event, but may need to stay out of the crafting area.
On Saturday, December 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. we will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar in our Family Life Center. Come out to visit with your friends and neighbors. Browse and shop for Christmas treasures among our many vendors! This fun event will run Most of the day, so make sure to stop by when you can. What a great way to enjoy the holiday season! Join us!
Dolphin Bum Bum is Asheville’s newest kid’s music duo. They create safe, joyful musical experiences to help kids and their families connect, express themselves, and have a ton of fun!
Join us for a FREE holiday-themed interactive kids music show for all ages. Find Dolphin Bum Bum on Facebook to learn more and see a video clip.
This show is free and appropriate for all ages.
Dinner specials at participating restaurants & special sales / offers at participating businesses!
Crabby Abby’s Bar & Grill, Spruced Boutique, CROOKED DOOR COFFEE HOUSE, Bill Griffith Jewelers, Mr. Bob’s Do-Nuts Marion, NC, Killough’s Music and Loan, Burrito Bros., After5 Pub & Grill, XYZ Spirits, Shucks Pearls of Marion Holiday House, McDowell Arts Council Association, & Refinery 13!
Sponsored by Shucks Pearls of Marion Holiday House &
McDowell Arts Council Association.
Call 828-652-8610 or visit mcdowellarts.org for more information.
Wine Tastings with XYZ
Special Music and Strolling Singers
Join us by the fireplace for a special Holiday Afternoon Tea on December 23rd at 2pm. Tea service includes bottomless pots of tea, warm scones and shortbread cookies with Devonshire cream and seasonal jams, traditional finger sandwiches, and petit-four style desserts. Always homemade, from scratch.
Reservations are required, and a 50% deposit confirms reservation space. Please provide at least 48 hours notice of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Please call or e-mail for reservations: (828) 676-3870 / jill@ivoryroadavl.com
We look forward to having you for tea!
We’ve been hard at work getting the trains ready to light up 74! Come celebrate Festive Fairview Friday with us as we reveal our holiday light display for the first time this season at 6pm!
Greetings! Come share in the joy and beauty of the Holidays and Winter Season…INDOORS! There will be LIVE music, InterGalactic Marketplace featuring Select Asheville Vendors and Artists, storytelling, face painting, crafts, food, readings and more! Schedule below.🌟
There will be a raffle to benefit the establishment of a non-profit organization called Community Tooth Fairy!
Sunday December 17th:
11am: Doors Open
*Live Music by The Mystic Ferrymen:
The Mystic Ferrymen will take you on a musical journey as they explore, channel, & Love in the depths of a place somewhere between earth and the cosmos. http://mysticferrymen.com/
*InterGalactic Marketplace featuring select Asheville Vendors and Artists-ALL DAY
*Intuitive Readers and Massage
!!Family Friendly!!
*Snowflake Exhibit(for sale)
*Kids Garden Craft Table
*Storytelling
*Singer Songwriter
*Face Painting
*Special Holiday/ Seasonal Eats and Drinks
*Chair Massage
*Enjoy OM Sanctuary’s Labyrinth Garden
3:33pm:
*Drum Circle
5pm:
*Winter Solstice New Moon Celebration
6pm:
*Live Music by I,Star:
From the heart of Appalachia, I,Star rises… Encompassing a core fusion of husband-wife duo, MC/poet Truth-I Manifest’s potent lyrical flow, and singer/songwriter Aradhana Silvermoon’s angelic melodies- with their stellar band’s profoundly funky prowess- I,Star’s performances are a dynamic interplay of hard-hitting rhymes weaving through evocative refrains, building to harmonies in the hooks. Their wholly original “folk-hop” carriage bears keen commentary on personal and global transformation, stewardship of the Earth, social justice, and love amidst it all. Whether in configuration as a duo with acoustic guitar and bare vocals, with one or more accompanists, or with the powerful layers of a 7-piece band and their improvisational gifts, I,Star inspires listeners to groove deeply and journey into their rich imagery and soundscapes. Displaying wide, genre- crossing versatility with influences of funk, world, reggae, and rock to accent their folk-hop essence, I,Star’s music has broad appeal to lovers of many flavors. In the expanding constellation of progressive and conscious musical offerings, these luminaries shine brightly. https://istarvision.com/
8pm: Close
Adults: $10 at the door
Children: FREE
Learn more about OM Sanctuary, a non-profit holistic retreat center in the Heart of Asheville! www.omsanctuary.org
Non-Smoking and Pet free Campus