Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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Half Day Camps ($125)
June 25 -29
July 9-13
July 23-27
July 20-Aug. 3
Seasonal – Saturday morning community event featuring organic and sustainably grown produce, plants, cut flowers, herbs, locally raised meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheeses, eggs and local arts and handcrafted items.
9am to Noon, 130 Montreat Rd. behind First Baptist Church.
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Couples,Entertainment,Family
Contact: Concierge Desk
Contact Phone: 828-252-2711
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/tours
Our guided history tour covers the history of E.W Grove, the construction and early years of the resort, our Arts and Crafts style furniture, and some of our most notable guests.
Sign-up at the Concierge desk.
Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Art & Culture
Link: http://www.ashevilleartinthepark.com/
Asheville Art in the Park will once again be providing access to some of the finest artists in the region with it’s market series now in its eighth year. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Muddy Knees Design and Production is proud to once again offer local artists the opportunity to connect with the public in Asheville‘s Pack Square Park.
The 9th Annual Walk a Mile Asheville:
The People’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence
This event consists of participants walking a mile, in the shoes of another, through the streets of downtown Asheville. It is a symbolic gesture of responsibility and solidarity, as well as a great way to raise awareness about a very serious issue in a fun, family-friendly environment. Walk a Mile Asheville has been voted in the top three fundraising events by the ” Best of WNC” four years in a row and is the top fundraiser for Our VOICE, Buncombe County’s Sexual Assault Services agency.
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On Saturday, June 30th, 2018, we will celebrate the underdog writers…the mavericks and the believers! Come meet these brave scribe warriors who are putting themselves out there, sometimes at their own expense, because they’ve got a story to tell.
Who is in their company?
According to Wikipedia, they’ve got some literary royalty in their ranks and some people who, while maybe not all that literary, made a boatload of money!
From Wikipedia:
“. . . well-known self-publishers include Stephen Crane, E. E. Cummings, Deepak Chopra, Benjamin Franklin, Zane Grey, Pat Ingoldsby, Rudyard Kipling, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Paine, Edgar Allen Poe, Ezra Pound, Carl Sandburg, George Bernard Shaw, Upton Sinclair, Gertrude Stein, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain.”
Click here to see our author signing schedule.
Be sure to keep checking back, as some details may change as we add more authors!
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: Golf Pro Shop ext. 1034
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/golf
Let our golf professionals open the world of golf to you. This introduction to the game of golf is a clinic that covers the basic rules, etiquette, and the PGA’s of golf (posture, grip, and alignment). Clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is required. Please sign-up at least one (1) day in advance by calling (800) 438-5800 ext. 1034.
Enjoy Burgers & Beers all summer long at the Tunnel Road Tap Haus (inside Whole Foods). Every Saturday from noon to 2pm you can grab a $5 Grass-fed Burger and $3 drafts. The featured brewery will change weekly.
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.
FREE – Children of all ages welcome.
Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Family
Contact: Grovewood Village
Contact Phone: 828.253.7651
Link: https://www.grovewood.com/
Grovewood Village is housed in the historic weaving and woodworking complex of Biltmore Industries, a noteworthy enterprise in the history of American Craft and textiles, founded by Edith Vanderbilt and two inspired teachers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale. At the height of its success in the late 1920s, Biltmore Industries had a total of 40 looms in steady operation, producing bolts of some of the finest handwoven wool fabric in the country. Orders were shipped as far as China and Uruguay, and customers included the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Helen Keller, and several U.S. presidents and first ladies.
Learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to our historic Dye House (usually closed to the public), where you’ll peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. Meet your guide at the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum next door to Grovewood Gallery.
TOURS ARE FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Private Group Tours
We gladly offer private group tours for a fee. These tours offer the exact same experience as the public tours, only in a private setting. Contact us for rates, and please schedule your group tour at least one week in advance.
Please Note: Our historic Dye House (Biltmore Industries’ production facility) is not handicap accessible or heated. Warm attire on cold days and comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Gate open at 3:00pm. Farm tour begins at 3:15pm. Come meet our wolfdogs, hear their tales and howls!
Join us for an optional pot luck dinner for $5 a plate (bring a side dish, we provide the meat and drinks)
Please contact [email protected] or 828-664-9818 for details, directions and to confirm events. If day of event – call.
Love Makes a Home: The Life of Rebecca Boone tells the compelling tale of Rebecca Boone, a frontier woman who blazed trails alongside her husband, legendary Daniel Boone, and gave birth to ten children, too. The play features wonderful old time music played by William Ritter, and was written by local playwright Kiesa Kay. For a great day, browse in the craft gallery, see the play, and enjoy the parkway! Patti Louise Smith is Rebecca.
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Culinary
Contact: Blue Ridge
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/blue-ridge
The Blue Ridge is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Don’t miss the Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet.
Adult Pricing:
Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet $44 plus tax
Child Pricing (6-12):
Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet $20 plus tax
Kids 5 and under eat free with paying adult.
Gratuity is included on parties of eight or more.
Attire: Resort Casual
Location: Vanderbilt Wing (Lobby Level)
Reservations: Recommended
2017 Parking Rates
Outdoor Self-Parking and Garage:
0-3 hours: Complimentary│4-6 hours: $10│6-24 hours: $15
Valet:
Day Guests: $15│Overnight Guests: $22
Each Saturday in June from 5-7pm., 10+ galleries and specialty shops in downtown Black Mountain will offer FREE wine while you shop!
Carolina Music Planner is proud to announce our first annual Helpmate Benefit Concert in partnership with Revelry Unique Downtown Events and the Asheville Masonic Temple. This is a cause near and dear to our hearts. All proceeds after expenses will be donated directly to Helpmate.
Featuring Tina and Her Pony, The Moon and You, Jeff Thompson, and Alex Krug, the evening will be filled with top notch talent.
There will be a raffle, and throughout the evening, prizes will be given. 1 raffle ticket will be included with each ticket purchase (to be given at the door). Additional raffle tickets will be available, and proceeds will go directly to Helpmate.
Saturday, June 30
Doors: 6pm/Show: 6:30pm
Tickets:
VIP: $15/presale and $20/door
Balcony: $10/presale and $15/door
(plus applicable online fee and sales tax)
There are additional sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages available. Also, we are accepting items for the raffle.
For more information, please email [email protected].
Carolina Music Planner is proud to announce our first annual Helpmate Benefit Concert in partnership with Revelry Unique Downtown Events and the Asheville Masonic Temple. This is a cause near and dear to our hearts. All proceeds after expenses will be donated directly to Helpmate.
Featuring Tina and Her Pony, The Moon and You, Jeff Thompson, and Alex Krug, the evening will be filled with top notch talent.
There will be a raffle, and throughout the evening, prizes will be given. 1 raffle ticket will be included with each ticket purchase (to be given at the door). Additional raffle tickets will be available, and proceeds will go directly to Helpmate.
Saturday, June 30
Doors: 6pm/Show: 6:30pm
Tickets:
VIP: $15/presale and $20/door
Balcony: $10/presale and $15/door
(plus applicable online fee and sales tax)
There are additional sponsorship opportunities and VIP packages available. Also, we are accepting items for the raffle.
For more information, please email [email protected].
Every Saturday through the Summer and the Fall, Hillman Beer will feature an eclectic array of live music from 7pm-9pm. Come join the party every Saturday night with some sweet beats, delicious fare from Rise Above Deli, and refreshing libations from Hillman Beer!
Lineup:
5/19 – Wintervals
5/26 – Steelin Time
6/2 – The Groove Shakers
6/9 – Record Prophets
6/16 – Fin Dog
6/23 – Cyndi Lou & the Want To
6/30 – Jordan Okrend Experience
More acts to be announced!
Do you want to improve your writing skills? Do you want to write for publication, posterity, or just for fun? Learn from veterans in the writing/illustrating field.
Students should have the first draft of a manuscript in hand to start the class. those who are also illustrators should have sample illustrations. Six in-depth sessions to further your storytelling skills. This class will focus on sharpening writing and/or illustrating skills and preparing your manuscript for the next step.
Tim Davis is the author and illustrator of several books and leading Hidden Pictures illustrator for HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE. Melinda Long is the author of several books including HOW I BECAME A PIRATE.