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‘You Can’t Take it With You’ Stage Production

Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Directed by Christopher Hart (Moss Hart’s son)

This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic by the team of Kaufman and Hart is perhaps the greatest American comedy ever written.

Alice Sycamore must introduce her fiancé’s straight-laced family to her rather more eccentric family. When the wildly different families meet, the worlds of the wealthy, uptight Kirbys and the off-kilter Sycamores collide. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder.

Showtimes:
Saturday, Aug 27th, 7:30pm – Opening Night Party follows
Sunday, Aug 28th, 3:00pm – Post Show Discussion follows
Friday, Sept 2nd, 7:30pm
Saturday, Sept 3rd, 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept 4th, 3:00pm – Post Show Discussion follows
Friday, Sept 9th, 7:30pm
Saturday, Sept 10th, 7:30pm

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YA author Trenton Lee Stewart presents The Secret Keepers

Trenton Lee Stewart, author of the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series for younger readers, joins us to celebrate his new middle grade/YA novel, The Secret Keepers! Protagonist Reuben, a “seemingly ordinary hero [who] proves quite extraordinary” (Kirkus Reviews), lives in the fantastical world of New Umbra, run by a mysterious entity known as the Smoke and patrolled by the Directions. His life is forever changed upon discovering a watch with strange powers. School Library Journal raves that readers “will devour [Stewart’s] latest novel.”

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1st Annual SocialFest

Join us labor day weekend for 12 of Asheville’s best bands!!  Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats – Travers Brothership – Lyric – Ryan Perry Band – The Jordan Okrend Experience – Spanky Twang –  Moser Pie – Zuzu Welsh Band – Rhoda Weaver & The Soulmates – Calvin Get Down – Iggy Radio – Ashli Rose – The Cody Brothers – ROCK ACADEMY ALL STARS –  Food Trucks – Local Craft Vendors – KidZone

All Ages Welcome – Rain or Shine Event – Bring your favorite camping chair!!

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43rd Annual Heritage Day

Join us for an early autumn Saturday honoring Appalachian Culture & the crafts of yesteryear on the Blue Ridge Parkway!

There will be performances by regional bands as well as craft demonstrations throughout the weekend.

FREE PARKING
*Picnics on our grassy lawn are encouraged*
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List of Participants:
Martha Owen- Spinning, angora rabbits, storytelling and music
Barbara Miller- Weaving…she’s a legend
Dede Styles- Natural Dyeing and a natural way of life
Lyle Wheeler- Chairmaking
Tony Dills- Birds created from carved wood. He learned from two area legends: Phil Brown and Edsel Martin
Ronnie McMahan- Woodcarver specializing in cardinals. He is a fine teacher for children and adults alike
Rita de Maintenan- Crochet
Mary Nichols- Spinning
Cassie Dickson- Woven coverlets
Marlow Gates of Friendswood Brooms- He learned to make brooms from his Dad
Sandra Rowland and Nora Mosrie- Children’s Projects
Connie Brown- Quilts- she makes them, she appraises them, she teaches about them
Tom Godleski- He makes walking sticks, many with snakes circling around. Musician (his band is Buncombe Turnpike) award-winning playwright and storyteller
Anthony Cole- Sheep Shearing
John Dickens- Woodcarver. Each carver creates work that is very distinctive.
Peter Werner- Broom making
Collene Karcher- Stone carving. She is inspired by nature and lives close to the land.
Rodney Leftwich- A virtual treasure trove of knowledge on mountain pottery traditions. He makes a wide variety of clay forms, has written a highly informative book on the history of pottery in the Asheville area.

Entertainment Schedule includes:
10:00 Janet Wiseman and The Highlights
11:00 Newfound Gap
12:00 Blue Eyed Girl
1:00 Buncombe Turnpike
2:00 43rd Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition
3:00 Spilt Rail

Storytelling by Ashton Woody
At the front entrance of the FAC throughout the day

 

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38th Annual Heritage Weekend

The 38th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 15 and 16 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage is sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing.

A highlight of the weekend is the 38th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, from 2:00 to 3:00. A whimmy diddle is an Appalachian mountain toy traditionally made from two sticks of rhododendron.

On going demonstrations will include traditional woodworking with traditional tools, weaving, spinning, dyeing, broom making, stone carving, and print making. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their own hand at some of the crafts and an activity table will encourage young people to create.

A music stage will provide further entertainment with blue grass and gospel music. Local cloggers will demonstrate the energy and fancy footwork that goes into the mountain dance tradition. The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center is the ideal place for Heritage Weekend! There is free parking and a grassy area for picnics and relaxation. Spend an early autumn weekend in WNC honoring and learning about the crafts of yesteryear.

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PARTICIPANTS: TBA

FOOD: TBA

ENTERTAINMENT: TBA

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‘Please Say Please’ with Kyle Webster

Kyle Webster’s charming new book for children is Please Say Please!, a vibrantly illustrated tale of a young girl and a tuxedoed gentleman who reminds her to mind her manners. As the little girl’s requests become more outrageous, she finally becomes the one to teach new friends about how to say please. School Library Journal calls it “an amusing etiquette lesson, perfect for storytimes or one-on-one sharing,” and Kirkus Reviews notes that “it will delight young children.” Kyle’s illustrations have been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Time magazine.

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FREE School Supplies

“Come, bring the kids, and invite others! We’ll have about 200 book bags full.”

Free School Supplies for children of the community. Join us for Sunday School at 9:45am and Worship Celebration at 11am. Backsacks containing school supplies will be given to school children of all ages.

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7th Ave District Farmers Market

Featuring a variety of WNC farm fresh produce, meat, dairy, flowers, jams and hand made products. Wine and Cider tastings too!

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