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compiled by Nancy Landry
February
- See ongoing events at end of this month -
h Feb 7, Tue, 11 am-3:30 pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive - Blue Ridge Fitness Center, Love Fox Rd, Burnsville. Call 828-766-1591 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
ë Feb 7, Tue, 7:30 pm - Chamber Music Recital - Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock. $10, $3 students. 694-1743
ë Feb 10, Fri, 2-7 pm - Wine Tasting Benefit for Parkway Playhouse - Burnsville Wine and ..., 525 W. Main St, Burnsville.  Selection of premiere wines for tasting. Tickets are $20; call 682-4285 or buy at the door.
ë Feb 10, Fri, 8 pm - Solas - Diana Wortham Theatre, Pack Place, Pack Square, Asheville.  Wild Celtic entertainment.  257-4530 / www.dwtheatre.com
ë Feb 10, Fri, 8:30 pm - Comedian Johnny Millwater - Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St, Asheville. Sharply written stand-up & death defying variety performance by "Maniac on the Mic" Millwater. Tickets $10 cash at the door. 348-5327 / www.thealtamont.com
ë Feb 10-11, Fri-Sat, 7 am-7 pm - 5th Annual Phil Shope Busch Light Bass Tournament - Lake Julian, Skyland. Team Bass Challenge is open to the first 40 two-person teams to register. 3-fish limit / day, $1000 first place prize & three big-fish awards. Entry fee $125/team, includes permit & bkfst, lunch; www.philshopefishing.com. NC fishing license req.
ë Feb 10-12, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm - "Roses in December" - Hendersonville Little Theatre, 229 S. Washington St, Hendersonville. 692-1082 / www.hendersonvillelittletheatre/org
ë Feb 10-12, Fri-Sun - RV & Boat Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fanning Bridge Rd, across from the Asheville Airport, Fletcher. www.wncagcenter.org /828-687-1414 / 828-686-3414
ë Feb 11, Sat, 8 pm - Asheville Symphony Orchestra: "Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony" - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center, Haywood St, Asheville. www.ashevillesymphony.org
ë Feb 11, Sat, 8 pm - Darin & Brooke Aldridge - Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St, Asheville. Sweethearts of Bluegrass with American & Gospel roots. Tickets $12. 348-5327 / www.thealtamont.com
ë Feb 11-12, Sat-Sun - Do Tell Storyfest - Flat Rock Playhouse, 125 S. Main St, Hendersonville. Sat: 1-5:30 pm will feature regional storytellers / $12; 7:30-9:30 pm - Storyteller & musician Michael Harrell $10-$12. Sun: 2:30-4 pm - Lincoln's birthday bash with Mr.& Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. 693-0731
ë Feb 12, Sun, 4 pm - Guitar Academy of WNC: Angela Heatherly & Terry Wetton - Music Listening Room, The Guitar Academy, 235 Duncan Hill Rd, Hendersonville. Tickets $15 & up; www.wncguitaracademy.com/listening-rm 
ë Feb 13-June - UNCA Center for Craft, Creativity & Design Wood Exhibit: "Torqued & Twisted" - 1181 Broyles Rd, Hendersonville. Free & open to the public.
ë Feb 15, Wed, 8 pm - PROJECT Trio - Highsmith University Union Grotto, UNC Asheville Campus. Brooklyn-based trio of beatbox flute, cello, bass will blend rock, classical, jazz & more. $20, $7 students. 251-6674 / www.cesap.unca.edu
ë Feb 15-Mar 18, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm - "Love Child" - NC Stage Co,15 Stage Lane, Asheville. 239-0263 / www.ncstage.org 
h Feb 16, Thu, 11:30 am-4:30 pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive - Moore Auditorium, Mars Hill College. 689-1269 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
ë Feb 16-18, Thu-Sat - Asheville Improv Music Festival - Magnetic Field, 372 Depot St, Asheville. E. Normus Trio with Jeff Sipe, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, The Archrivals, Shane Perlowin Trio, Spork! and The Page Brothers. $45 weekend pass, single day $18 advance, $20 at the door. www.themagneticfield.com
ë Feb 17, Fri, 2 & 7:30 pm - "In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue" - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center, 87 Haywood St, Asheville. Show is celebrating its 19th year of touring. Big band, song & swing dance revue that celebrates the tumultuous 1940s. Tickets at the Civic Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
ë Feb 17, Fri, 5:30 pm - Wolf Laurel Friday Nighter - WLPOA Community Center, The Village. BYOB and an appetizer or dessert to share, set-ups will be provided. $3 per person.
ë Feb 17-18, Fri-Sat - Asheville Lyric Opera: "Cosi fan tutte: School for Lovers" - Diana Wortham Theatre, Pack Place, Asheville. Mozart's comic opera will be performed on a rotating platform. Directed by Pat Heuermann & conducted by C. Michael Porter. Tickets $30-$53, students $17-$35; available at 257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com . Feb 15, Wed. dress rehearsal tickets available for students & Sr. citizens: call 236-0670 or www.ashevillelyric.org .
ë Feb 17-19, Fri-Sun - Bluegrass First Class - Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville. Performances by Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Dailey and Vincent, Russell More and 111rd Tyme Out, James King Band, Seldom Scene, Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, & Dillon. Tickets $45 daily, $140 for two day reserved seating. www.bluegrassfirstclass.com .
ë Feb 17-Mar 11, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm - "Chicago" - Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St, Asheville. 254-1320 / www.ashevilletheatre.org
ë Feb 18, Sat, 7 pm - Riddlefest's "Singin' the Blues" Concert - Burnsville Town Center, S. Main St, Burnsville. Celebration with performance& lecture the life & art of Yancey Co. native Leslie Riddle, an African-American musician of significant relevance to mountain music culture. Tickets: 682-9654 / 682-7209.  www.tvgnc.org 
ë Feb 21, Tue, 9 am - Successful Aging, Part 2 - Madison County Public Library, Marshall. Review of subject matter from first meeting & continuation of program to include levels of care beyond the home & the costs associated, resources available, assistance available to transition from home to a higher level of care. Gerontologist Spike Gram of Senior Care Consulting, LLC will present this program. Free.
ë Feb 21-23, Tue-Thu - Asheville Small Plate Crawl - Participating Restaurants in Asheville & Biltmore Village. Each restaurant will showcase the culinary talents of their chefs & diners will move among dozens of eateries sampling special small plate menus from $3 to $8. www.ashevillesmallplatecrael.com
ë Feb 23-24,Thu-Fri, 8 pm - Puremovement - Diana Wortham Theatre, Pack Place, Pack Square, Asheville. Hip-hop dance performance. $40, student $35, ages 12 & younger $12; 257-4530 / www.dwtheatre.com
ë Feb 24-25, Fri-Sat - Monster Truck Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fanning Bridge Rd, across from the Asheville Airport, Fletcher. www.wncagcenter.org / 828-687-1414 / 480-733-6822
h Feb 28, Tue, 2-6:30 pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive - Mars Hill Elementary School, 200 School House Rd, Mars Hill. 689-2922 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
| Feb 29-Mar 4, Wed-Sun, Opens 10 am daily - Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd (U.S. 74), Charlotte. The South's largest flower, landscaping, remodeling & home-improvement show. Theme this year is "Rhythm in Bloom". $10 daily; age 14 & younger free with paying adult. www.southernshows.com
T Now Open - Wolf Ridge Ski Area - Check www.skiwolfridgenc.com or call 828-689-4111 for updates on conditions.
õ Now - "Helping Paws" Online Art Show & Competition - www.canineartguild.com/gallery . Vote for our artist Susan Garriques' painting titled "Scout" and help win a cash donation for the Yancey County Humane Society Shelter. In addition, Susan will donate 50% of the painting's sale to the shelter.  Both the painting & Scout herself, a beautiful beagle-type female, can be seen at YCHS, where Scout is waiting for her forever home.
ä Now on Sale - A Taste of Wolf Laurel Cookbook - Wolf Laurel Women's Golf Association has collected & edited over 650 recipes from Wolf Laurel residents & friends, compiling them into this cookbook. Sales profits will go to My Sister’s Place, a non-profit organization in Marshall, which helps victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Cookbooks are $17. Call Becky McKnight 689-3874 / smcknigh@frontier.com or Cindy Tucker, WLPOA Community Center in the Village (checks payable to "WLCC WGA").
ë Now - "The Elemental Arts: Air, Earth, Fire, Water" - 2nd Floor Galleries, Asheville Art Museum, Pack Square, Asheville. $8, $7 senior, free students with ID & ages 4-15. 253-3227 / www.ashevilleart.org
ë Now, Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm - Flu Shots - Madison County Health Department, 590 Medical Park Dr, just off Hwy 213, Marshall. Cost is $25, some insurances & Medicare accepted or you may self-file.  No appointment necessary. If questions, call 649-3531.
ë Now, Mon-Fri - Flu Shots - Yancey County Health Department, across from the Mountain Heritage High School, Burnsville. No appointment necessary. Also, pneumonia vaccine available. Further questions call 682-6118.
ë Now Open - Health Adventure Museum - Biltmore Square Mall, Asheville. Hours are Mon-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12:30 pm-6 pm. Hands-on adventure museum for children of all ages with some displays changed out periodically. Admission $9.50 adults, Seniors $7.50, children 2 & up $6.50, under 2 free. www.thehealthadventure.org
ë Now thru Feb 11, various days & times - "Harbinger 1: Rise of the 'Stache" - BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St, Asheville. By the Feral Chihuahuas sketch comedy troupe. Tickets $10 online, $13 at the door; www.feralchihuahuas.com .
ë Now thru Feb 12, Mon-Sat 10 am-5:30 pm, Sun 12:30-5:30 pm - Lionel Model Train Exhibit - Fun Things Etc, 196 N. Main St, Waynesville. The Smoky Mountain Model Railroaders will set up their collection of electric Lionel trains. 456-7672
ë Now thru Mar 4, 10 am-5 pm - Homage - Asheville Art Museum Gallery, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville. Exhibit highlights artists who have taken up the challenge of the square & have used space & color in unique ways. $8, $7 seniors, free for students with ID, ages 4-15 & members. 253-3227 / www.ashevilleart.org  . First Wed of each month is free admission.
ë Now thru Mar 18 - "The New Materiality: Digital Dialogues at the Boundaries of Contemporary Craft" - Asheville Art Museum, Pack Square, Asheville. Artists use new technologies as materials to be manipulated in tandem with traditional craft materials. $8, $7 senior, free students with ID & ages 4-15. 253-3227 / www.ashevilleart.org
| Now - NC Arboretum Events & Activities - Forest Trails Walks - Meet at 1 pm every Tue & Sat at the Baker Exhibit Center for a guided walk through different types of forest surroundings; $3. NC Birding Trail Grand Opening - open now; visit www.ncbirdingtrail.org . Bonsai Exhibit open.          
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Please register for all classes : Call 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org . ***  
Event/class is free unless otherwise noted. The Arboretum is in Bent Creek off Brevard Rd / N.C. 191, south of Biltmore Square Mall. $8/car parking but free on 1st Tuesday of each month. 
ë Now Playing at Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville: The Artist (PG-13); Drama - Silent screen idol loses it all when talking movies arrive; Rated A+. 1, 4, 7 pm & Fri-Sat Late Show 9:20 pm.  A Dangerous Method (R); Biography - The relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung; Rated B-. 1:20, 4:20, 7:20 pm & Fri-Sat Late Show 9:30 pm. (Ratings by Asheville Citizen-Times)  Concession food & local brews on tap. Open daily. Tuesdays $5: all films, all day. 232-1536 / www.fineartstheatre.com 
ë Yancey Theatre, W. Main St, Burnsville:  Opening Fri, Jan 20 - **War Horse (PG-13). All seats $5. Check for details at 678-3322 or www.yancey-theatre.com .
õ Now - Pet Adoption - Madison County Animal Shelter, 389 Long Branch Rd, Marshall. Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Many cats & kittens, dogs & puppies to choose from; someone is waiting to give you lots of ©love©!  (828)649-3190 / www.fomca.org . Come & pick your forever pet!
ö Now - Adopters needed - Yancey County Humane Society, Cane River School Rd, off Rt. 19, west of Burnsville. Get lots of ©love© every day by adopting a homeless but wonderful kitten, puppy, cat or dog. $65 /pet includes spaying or neutering & all vaccinations based on age. Visit www.yanceyanimals.petfinder.com to see them all & make your pick! 682-9510 
ë Now: NC Lions Foundation Eyeglass Collection - Burnsville. Eyeglass drop-off box locations: Ingles Grocery, Roses Discount Store, Western Sizzlin Steak House, Garden Deli, Dr. Aldridge Eye Institute. Acceptable: used eyeglasses, eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, safety eyeglasses, non-prescription / prescription sunglasses & eyeglass cases. More info: Lion Jim Parlier at 682-3405.
March
ë Mar 9, Fri, 7:30 pm - Asheville Bravo Concerts: Moscow Festival Ballet - www.ashevillebravoconcerts.org  
Mar 17, Sat, 5:30 pm - St. Patrick's Day Party - WLPOA Community Center, The Village. Details soon.
Concert and Performance Series Listings
ë Now on Sale - Concerts / Performances - Various Venues - Celtic Woman - Feb 8; Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, SC.      Bruce Hornsby - Feb 15, 7:30 pm; Peace Center, Greenville, SC. 800-888-7768.   Don Williams - Feb 16, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Civic Center Box Office/Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $28; 800-745-3000.   Eric Church's "Blood, Sweat & Beers" Tour - Feb 16, 7:30 pm; Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, SC.  **Celtic Woman - Feb 25; Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center.   Jazz with Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis - Mar 14, 7:30 pm; Peace Center, Greenville, SC. 800-888-7768.   Johnny Mathis - Apr 7, 8 pm; Peace Center, Greenville, SC. 800-888-7768.   **NC Symphony Spring Concert - Apr 25, 7:30 pm; Moore Auditorium, Mars Hill College. $25-$100 (Patron) at www.mhc.edu/Riverdance: Farewell Tour - May 23, 7:30 pm; Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville Civic Center. Civic Center box office / 800-745-3000.  Note: For tickets & information on these & other performances, visit www.ticketmaster.com , the venue site's box office or specific website listed.
ë Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel:   **Chippendales - Feb 11, 6 & 9 pm; $15, $25, $40 - Note: 21 & older only.   Sara Evans: Feb. 25, 7:30 pm.  **Diana Ross: Mar 3; Tickets $75 & $125.   The Moody Blues: "The Voyage Continues - Highway 45" - Mar 30. 1-800-745-3000 / www.ticketmaster.com
ë Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts: **The Lettermen - Feb 14, 7 pm; $18-$45. **Fun Factory's Imagin Ocean: Live glow-in-the-dark family musical - Feb 18, 7 pm; $15 adult, $10 student.  www.greatmountainmusic.com
 
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