Events Calendar
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Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.
For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.
125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Bernadette
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: [email protected]
Our certified Qi Gong Instructor, Simon Cairns, will lead attendees in the gentle, rhythmic movements of this ancient art. Qi Gong reduces stress, enhances the immune system and builds stamina among users. Come prepared to learn about this centuries-old method that uses gentle activity to create revitalized living. Classes are free. Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.
FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.
Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.
Bring two dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of your recipe to share. Each participant will leave with a box of cookies to enjoy! The library will provide pizza for lunch.
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- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
Join us for an evening of modern tabletop board games. Try out some new favorites or bring your own to share. Games subject to change. Featured games include Eleminis, Left Center Right, Love Letter, Game of Trains, and Tides of Madness. Email [email protected] or call 527-9258 for more info.
Please note: This event is designed for adults 18+ and takes place at the Fountain Inn Branch.
311 N Main Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
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Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Parts I and III, featuring the South Carolina Bach Choir and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
A pre-concert talk will be offered 30 minutes prior to the concert.
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All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.
125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.
Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.
Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Bernadette
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: [email protected]
Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Free of charge.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
The Heritage Green Music Festival at the Carolina Music Museum closes its fall season on Friday, December 14 at 7:30 PM with the Steve Watson Jazz Trio, with Greg Alewine on bass & Brendan Williamson on piano & vocals by Jamie Wright. You are promised a very special December evening–it might be chill outside with a different kind of chill inside. Come join Watson & Friends in the intimate setting of the Carolina Music Museum. It’s sort of like what the Smooth Jazz Daily said of Playtime, “…some chill tracks that are perfect for that end of day glass of wine!” Yeah, we’ll have the wine (and the beer) here, too. Just 80 seats, get your tickets now by calling 864-520-8807 for this fourth in a series of four concerts sponsored by Bianca and Craig Walker. $15 for adults, $5 for students 6-18. Beer and wine will be available. You won’t want to miss this!
The Heritage Green Music Festival at the Carolina Music Museum closes its fall season on Friday, December 14 at 7:30 PM with a Jazz concert that originally featured the Steve Watson Jazz Trio but Steve has had to step down, albeit gingerly, from this concert for he is heading to the hospital for a hip replacement! In fact, he won’t even be able to resume his teaching position at the Fine Arts Center where he has been the head of the Jazz Studies program for almost 30 years until later in January. But, fortunately, for all of us jazz lovers, attached at the hip and stepping in for him at this concert will be his longtime student, who also graduated from Steve’s university, the University of Miami, with a bachelor’s degree in Guitar performance, Matt Dingledine, a name well known throughout this region, as the founder of the Greenville Jazz Collective. Just to highlight what Steve thinks of Matt as a guitarist, he recently sold him his studio, Watson Wood, one of the leading music studios in the region. Other members of the Steve Watson trio will be joining Matt, Greg Alewine on bass and Brendan Williamson on piano and vocals by Jamie Wright.
Seneca native, Jamie Wright, a classically trained singer, who now makes her vocal home in R&B and jazz will bring that incredible voice to the evening’s jazz standards and maybe a song or two of the seasons. Lucky for us! A graduate of the famed North Carolina School of the Arts who did her graduate studies in New York with Opera Ebony, her training makes her very comfortable with the demands made on her voice by the dynamic range of R&B and her intricate stylings of America’s music, jazz.
Add long time bassist and friend, Greg Alewine and former Watson student on the piano, Brendan Williamson, and you are promised a very special December evening–it might be chill outside but there will be a different kind of chill inside, and there might just be some songs of the season, too! So, come join Matt, Jamie, Greg and Brendan and chill with us on Friday, December 14 at 7:30 in the intimate setting of the Carolina Music Museum. Yeah, we’ll have some wine and beer here, too. Just 80 seats, get your ticket now, don’t be left out in the cold! Call 864-520-8807 for this fourth in a series of four concerts sponsored by Bianca and Craig Walker. $15 for adults, $5 for students 6-18. You won’t want to miss this!
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