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April 1 - 25
Flat Rock Playhouse presents a World Premiere My Own Song, staring Las Vegas sensation Clint Holmes, Wed – Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00 PM; $40, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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April 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 |
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April 1 - 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 |
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April 2 & 3
Southeastern Mountain Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 910-309-0380 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 3
Easter Egg Hunt, Jackson Park, visit from the Easter Bunny and fun activities, festivities start @ 12Noon, Easter Egg Hunt starts @ 1:30PM, hunt for ages 10 & under, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4884
Fletcher Easter Egg Hunt, Fletcher Community Park, 12:15PM, (for children ages walker to 11), egg hunt, the Easter Bunny,& face painting) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
Mountain Man Pullers Assoc Tractor Pull, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-682-2645 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 3 - May 16
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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April 4
55th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, Chimney Rock State Park, gates open at 5:00AM and close at 6:00AM for the 6:30AM service, no admission charged, inter-denominational community worship filled with song, scripture, special music and spectacular sunrise views over beautiful Lake Lure; arrive early, dress warmly and bring a flashlight, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
Easter Egg Hunt, Biltmore Estate, 100’s of eggs, prizes, magic shows, crafts, and entertainment; Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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April 7 - 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 |
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April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 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 |
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April 8 - 15
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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April 9 & 10
Asheville Lyric Opera presents Carmen, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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April 9 - May 1
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artistis of Tomorrow Exhibition, Neill Galley on Main St., talented students from middle & high schools, free, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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April 10
Half a Marathon @ DuPont.State Forest, 9:00AM, sponsored by Fletcher Parks & Recreation Dept., Hendersonville, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org
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 |
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April 11
UNC Asheville's Wind Ensemble in concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 12
George Winston - solo pianist, Tryon Fine Arts Center, Adults $20, Students $10, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 www.tryonarts.org |
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April 15
Lúnasa, Diana Wortham Theatre, redefines Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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April 16 - 18
Paint Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or
704-545-2241 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 17
Hendersonville Swing Band Concert, Hendersonville High School, 3:00PM, $8, benefits the charitable activities of the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1114
Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Blockhouse Steeplechase, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) 10:00AM, post time 2:00PM, Tryon, NC 828-859-6109 www.fence.org
40th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day, Chimney Rock Park, 11:00AM-3:00PM, no additional cost with Park admission, learn about sustainable practices and how to implement environmental stewardship into your daily routine through demonstrations and presentations, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com |
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April 18
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Giannini Brass, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
UNC Asheville's Chamber Symphony in concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 20
Best Perennials for Western NC, Bullington Center, 4:00PM-5:30PM, showcase ornamental perennials that perform particularly well in this area, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
World Famous Lippizzaner Stalions, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 407-366-0366 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 21 - 25
TheatreUNCA presents "The Trojan Women," Apr. 21-24 8:00PM, Apr. 25 2:00PM, UNCA's Carol Belk Theatre, $10, Srs. $8, students $5, Asheville, NC 828-232-2291 |
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April 22
Henderson County Library present How to Raise Your Energy and Lower Your Stress, 4:00PM, join Qigong Master Instructors Bob and Fran German for a workshop that will focus on increasing energy levels and reducing stress, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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April 23
Hendersonville Children’s Choir Spring Concert, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6:30PM, Adults $5, Children $2.50, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968 |
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April 23 - 25
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed) Fri. 9:00AM-3:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western |
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April 24
Historic Johnson Farm Festival, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N, Adults $6, Students K-12. $4 - Preschool free(animals, craft and heritage exhibits, pound cake, over 30 exhibits and living history skills demonstrations, children's activities, music, dancers, house tours, animals & food) Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 www.co.henderson.k12.nc.us/teachers/johnsonfarm-web
Spring Rails 2010, Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet, Whitmire Activity Building, 10:00AM-4:00PM, model train layouts & model railroad vendors; Adults & Teens $5, Scouts in Uniform & Under 13 free, sponsored by the French Broad e"N"pire NTrak Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-2726 www.fbe-ntrak.com
Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, Blue Ridge Community College, (the festival will include a water carnival, community gardening workshops, an outdoor stage featuring music all day, an electric car “race”, a green Olympics, recycling activities children’s programs and much more), an Earth Day concert will be held that evening featuring Balsam Range, 10:00AM-3:00PM, Flat Rock, 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
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
13th Annual "Mighty Kite Flight", Bonclarken, 12:30PM-4:30PM, sponsored by Narnia Studios, Flat Rock, NC 828-697-6393
Bark in the Park, Chimney Rock State Park, 11:00AM-3:00PM, no additional cost with Park admission, features agility demonstrations, contests, information booths and more, don’t forget the leash, Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com
Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046 |
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April 24 - May 1
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon-Sat 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, $6-10, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com |
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April 25
Latino Children’s Day Festival & Business Expo, Jackson Park, 12Noon-6:00PM, (music, games, food & raffles), Hendersonville, NC 828-692-5826 |
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April 29
UNC Asheville's contemporary music concert featuring the University Percussion Ensemble, 7:30PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432 |
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April 30 & May 1
Carolina Concert Choir, St. James Episcopal Church, featuring American composers, Apr. 30 7:30PM, May 1 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9330 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center, 10:00PM-4:00PM, perennials, herbs, heirloom vegetables, small trees & shrubs, unusual annuals; Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org |
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April 30 - May 2
Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, 9:00AM-5:00PM, largest herb festival in the southeast, Asheville, NC 828-301-8968 |
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April 30 - May 16
Asheville Community Theatre presents the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time Little Shop of Horrors, Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org |
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April 29 - May 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the comedy/drama Steel Magnolias, about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $34, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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