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Calendar of Events

February 2010 Events

 

Compiled by Henderson County Travel & Tourism
Information Subject to Change or Cancellation

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February 1 & 2
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 
   
February 1 - March 26
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design presents Loren Schwerd: Mourning Portrait, a series of memorials to the communities of New Orleans that were devastated by the flooding which followed Hurricane Katrina, these commemorative objects, made from human hair extensions found outside a flooded beauty shop in the Ninth Ward, Mon.-Fri. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org
 
   
February 1 - May 9
The North Carolina Arboretum presents “The Scoop on Poop” an interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch, learn how animals use it - to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it!, The Baker Exhibit Center, Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sun. 12Noon-5:00PM, Admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
 
   

February 2
“Landslides, Mudslides and the History of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Henderson County Library, 7:00PM, forum presents valuable information about the geological history of Henderson County and the Blue Ridge Mountains, landslide mapping, hazards, steep slope regulations and education, sponsored by ECO, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org

GroundHog Day at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, 3:00PM-4:00PM, learn the biology of groundhogs, stories & meet live animals; Asheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org

 
   
February 2 - December 31
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street, exhibit Let Freedom Ring (tells the story of the county and its people during the nation’s military conflicts) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
 
   

February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28
Historic Courthouse Tours, Main St., every Wednesday @ 2:00PM, tours of the renovated Historic Courthouse, free to the public, Hendersonville, 828-694-5003

 
   

February 5
Aquila Theatre Company in Henrik Ibsen's Enemy of the People, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

Tryon Fine Arts Center presents Runt of the Litter, Bo Eason's powerful solo play looks at a family of overachievers, 8:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Tryon, NC '828-859-8322 www.tryonarts.org

 
   
February 5 & 6
NC Indoor Motocross, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 423-323-5497 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 
   
February 5 - March 6
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Art Teachers Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 
   
February 6
Aquila Theatre Company in Shakespeare's As You Like It , Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 
   
February 7
First Congregational Church 2010 Concert Series present “Minnie Pearl Lives,” featuring Pat Hammond Greenwald as the irrepressible star of stage and screen, 3:00PM, free will offering will be taken, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630 www. fcchendersonville.org
 
   
February 12
Destino, Diana Wortham Theatre, combining the romance of opera with pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via its award-winning, classically trained professional tenors; Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 
   
February 12 - 14
Mountain Boat and RV Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-686-3414 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 
   
February 13
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
 
   

February 14
Skyland Performing Arts Center present song writer Danny Schmidt, 3:30PM, Tickets $15-$18, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087

 
   
February 16
Skyland Performing Arts Center present Mardi Gras Blues Show Band & Pancakes!, pancakes served 6:00PM-7:15PM, concert at 7:30PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org
 
   
February 16, 23, March 2 & 9
Landscape Design Series, Bullington Center, 2:00-3:30, a series of sessions presented by local professional landscape architects/designers on garden design. $50, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
 
   
February 19 - 21
Wee Trade Best Made Children's Consignment Sale, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Admission is free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-8680 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 
   

February 20
Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, Diana Wortham Theatre, five young and fiercely talented musicians are playing to sold-out crowds, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

Festival of Knowledge at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, 10:00AM-4:00PM, science fair with 3-dimension; Asheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org

Asheville Bravo Concerts Presents Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 7:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-259-5544 www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/civic_center

 
   

February 21
Hendersonville High School Symphonic & Jazz Bands Concert, Flat Rock Playhouse, 3:00PM, Tickets $10, High School Band fundraiser to help cover expenses for the trip to Chicago Symphony Hall, Flat Rock, NC

UNC Asheville's Jazz Band and Studio 18 vocal jazz ensemble in concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

 
   
February 22      
“Recycling: A Year of Progress - City & County,” City of Hendersonville Operations Center, 7:00PM, public forum on the recent changes in recycling at the city, county, and state levels; an expert panel from all areas of government will report , audience questions are encouraged, co-sponsored by. ECO and League of Women Voters, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
 
   
February 24 - 28
Theatre UNCA presents "The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek," Feb. 24-27 8:00PM, Feb. 28 2:00PM, UNCA's Carol Belk Theatre, $10, Srs. $8, Students $5, Asheville, NC 828-232-2291
 
   
February 26
Queens University of Charlotte Chambers Singers will present a concert at 7:00PM, First Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC 828-602-3211
 
   
February 26 & 27
Nicholas Leichter's dance, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 
   
February 26 - 28
Monster Truck Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 480-733-6822 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 
   
February 26 - May 30
NC Arboretum present the Photography of Tim Barnwell, Mon-Sat 9 :00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12Noon-5:00PM, free with the parking fee of $8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
 
   
February 27
Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046
 
   
February 28
Land of the Sky Skymphonic Band presents a Band Concert , Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

UNC Asheville's Wind Ensemble in concert, 4:00PM, UNCAs's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

 
   


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