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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Christmas Pops Concert
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
Covenant Church

Of course there will be seasonal favorites, but at a Christmas Pops Concert, you never can tell what else will happen or what exciting guests will show up. Fun and great music for the whole family.

The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots will be in attendance. Please bring a new toy to tonight’s concert to help a child enjoy Christmas this year.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking – absolutely FREE!

Holidays at Peace
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday at Peace: Greenville’s favorite Christmas family tradition”.
Showings:
December 12, 2025  |  Fri
7:00pm
December 13, 2025  |  Sat
7:00pm
December 14, 2025  |  Sun
2:00pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Holiday Market at Holliday Brewing
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Holliday Brewing - Inside Mosaic Room

Looking for unique gifts? Need to stock up on farm fresh products for your holiday visitors? Visit our Holiday Market inside Holliday Brewing on Sunday Dec 14 from 2pm – 6pm for one stop shopping. Grab a bite and a pint while your there. Cheers to the holidays!

Jim Brickman: The Gift Of Christmas
Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. He’s garnered two Grammy nominations, Gospel Music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and is a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Streams” Club.

 

Holidays at Peace
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday at Peace: Greenville’s favorite Christmas family tradition”.
Showings:
December 12, 2025  |  Fri
7:00pm
December 13, 2025  |  Sat
7:00pm
December 14, 2025  |  Sun
2:00pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Empower Hour
Dec 16 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Thursday, December 18, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Andrew Peterson’s Behold The Lamb Of God
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Join storied Nashville singer-songwriter and author Andrew Peterson as he presents the Advent song cycle

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ. Now in its 26th year, Behold the Lamb will feature special guest artists Jess Ray, The Arcadian Wild, Andrew Osenga, Andy Gullahorn, Jill Phillips, and Skye Peterson. The concert brings the singing and playing of Peterson’s original folk-roots infused rendition of the Christmas story as it is foreshadowed in the Old Testament and brought to bear in the New.

The 2-part concert brings artists together for a “songwriters in the round” in the first half, and the second half features the Behold the Lamb of God album performed in full.

PRE-SHOW ARTIST EXPERIENCE WITH ANDREW PETERSON
Come join us for a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Andrew Peterson before the Behold the Lamb of God concert at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. This exclusive pre-show event will allow you to interact with Andrew in a more intimate setting, ask questions, and maybe even hear a sneak peek of his music!

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Knit-n-Give
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Thursday, December 25, 2025
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Dec 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

City Dance
Dec 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Thursday, January 1, 2026
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Jan 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Saturday, January 3, 2026
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jan 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, January 4, 2026
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Jan 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Empower Hour
Jan 6 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].