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December 1 - 3
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design presents “Out of the Board Room and Into the Studio” featuring the creative talent of The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s board and it’s retiring director, Mon.-Fri. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org |
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December 1 - 23
Flat Rock Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol, adapted by Christopher Schario and based on the story by Charles Dickens, Wed-Sat 8:00PM, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00PM; $40, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
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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December 1 - 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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December 1 - January 1
Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate, (America's largest home is decorated with with the glow of candles and fireplaces, dozens of Christmas trees, 100’s of wreaths, poinsettias & miles of evergreen garland), advanced purchase required, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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December 1 - January 2
Christmas at Biltmore Estate Daytime Visits, (America's largest home is decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, 100’s of wreaths, poinsettias & miles of evergreen garland) Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com
National Gingerbread House Competition & Display, Grove Park Inn, over 200 incredible gingerbread masterpieces from all over the country, Asheville, 800-438-0050, Ext. #804 |
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December 2
Tryon Fine Arts Center presents Do-It-Yourself Messiah, 7:30PM, expect to be moved by the incredibly thrilling experience of the audience and the orchestra creating their own resounding celebration, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 www.tryonarts.org |
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December 2 - 5
The Absolute Theatre Company presents Cinderella, Skyland Performing Arts Center, a musical version by Rodgers & Hammerstein of this classic tale with a twist of Dicken's Christmas as Cinderella goes to the Prince's Christmas Ball, Thurs.-Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 3:30PM, Tickets $20, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org |
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December 2 - 6
Carolina Christmas Spectacular, Biltmore Baptist Church, Western North Carolina’s largest Christmas musical, Arden, NC 828-687-1111 www.ncchristmas.com |
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December 3
Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas, Historic Downtown, 5:00PM-9:00PM (Downtown merchants host an open house with refreshments, entertainment, carriage rides, visit from Father Christmas & carolers - focusing on era of "It's a Wonderful Life in Hendersonville ) Hendersonville, NC 828-233-3216 www.downtownhendersonville.org
Visitors Information Center Christmas Open House, 201 South Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, open house with entertainment & refreshments, Hendersonville, 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org |
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December 3 & 4
4th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest Display, Narnia Studios on Main St.,4 categories: traditional, unusual, teamwork and a special category created by bakers 13 & under; Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6393
"A Winter’s Tale” the Western North Carolina Nature Center, 6:00PM-9:00PM, crafts, presentations, food & entertainment; Asheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org |
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December 3 - 24
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Through a Lens: Carolina Images, First Citizens Bank on Main St, an exhibit featuring landscape and cityscape photographic impressions from throughout the Carolinas, Tues-Fri 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat. 1:00PM-4:00PM, free - donations accepted, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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December 4
Hendersonville Christmas Parade, Main Street (Five Points to Caswell Street), 10:30AM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-4179 www.nchmba.com
Christmas at the Farm, Historic Johnson Farm-Hwy 191 N,, 12Noon-5:00PM, Adults $5, Students K-12 $3, Preschool free (tour 1880's farmhouse decorated for the season, with music, refreshments, cake sale & wagon rides) Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 www.historicjohnsonfarm.org
Rugby Craft Fair, Rugby Middle School, 9:00AM-3:00PM, over 100 crafters, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6566
Twilight Tour, Downtown, (merchant’s open house, Christmas parade, visits with Santa, 5K Run, & music), Brevard, NC 828-884-3278
Tuba Christmas, Christmas concert presented by tubas, euphoniums and baritone horns playing Christmas carols, Polk County High School Auditorium, 1:00PM, free, Columbus, NC 828-894-5850 |
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December 4 & 11
Santa Practices on Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock State Park, before Santa climbs down chimneys around the world, he practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock, 11:00AM-2:00PM, free with park admission, Chimney Rock, NC 828-625-9611 or 800-277-9611 www.chimneyrockpark.com |
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December 5
Hendersonville Community Band Concert, 3:00PM, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Center, Adults $10, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-696-2118 www.hcbmusic.com |
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December 8
Tryon Christmas Parade, Downtown on N. Trade St, 5:00PM, free, holiday fun, food and music; Tryon, NC 828-859-6656 |
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December 10
Hendersonville Children’s Choir Fall Concert, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6:30PM, Adults $5, Children $2.50, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-4968 |
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December 11
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO and the Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra "Carolina Christmas, Mud Creek Baptist Church, 4:00PM, Adults $35, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org
Christmas at Connemara, Carl Sandburg Home, National Historic Site; celebrate Christmas with the holiday traditions of the Sandburgs with holiday decorations, storytelling & music; free with house tour admission, 10:00AM-3:00PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl
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December 12
Holiday Tour of Historic Inns and Cookie Caper, 1:00PM-5:00PM, $20 per person, a self-driving tour of 7 inns all decked out for the holidays, each inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inns include Waverly Inn, Claddagh Inn, Inn on Church, Angelique Inn, Mélange Inn & Gardens Elizabeth Leigh Inn & Aunt Adeline’s Bed & Breakfast; the Cookie Caper part of the tour is a Christmas treat from each inn, sponsored by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
Carolina Community Chorus Christmas Concert, Polk County High School Auditorium, 3:00PM, an array of favorite Christmas selections, Columbus NC 828-894-8236 www.carolinacommunitychorus.org |
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December 13
Gardening Seminar: Holiday Greenery, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), 10:00AM, learn how to add greens to your holiday celebration, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org |
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December 17 & 18
Carolina Concert Choir Holiday Concert, St. James Episcopal Church, Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 3:00PM, Adults $15 ,Students $5 with ID, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-9959 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
Home for the Holidays, Great Room at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), Dec. 17 7:00PM & Dec. 3:00PM, $10, (Christmas caroling, special musical concerts, programs & refreshments), Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org |
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December 17 - 19
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) 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.blueridgeagility.com |
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December 19
Diana Wortham Theatre’s Mainstage Special Attraction Series presents A Swannanoa Solstice, ensemble of world renowned recording artists led by Al Petteway and wife Amy White, Pack Place, 2:00PM& 7:00PM, Regular $35; Senior $33; Student $30; Children 12 and under $12;
Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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December 20 & 21
Diana Wortham Theatre’s Mainstage School Show Series presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a musical based on C.S. Lewis' imaginative adventure story about four children who travel to the magical land of Narnia., Pack Place, 10:00AM & 12:00PM both days, Tickets $6-$11, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com |
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December 21
Winter Solstice Hike, 7:00PM-9:00PM, DuPont State Forest, quietly welcome the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere as we celebrate the darkness of the longest night, a 1/4-mile moderate trail to Hooker Falls, bring flashlights (we'll use them sparingly) and a warm drink to toast the Winter Solstice, meet at Hooker Falls parking lot on DuPont Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 7:30PM, Tickets starting at $27.50, Asheville, NC 828-259-5544 |
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December 25
Bounty of Bethlehem Dinner, Immaculata Catholic School, Christmas community dinner - everyone is welcome, (Christmas dinner, entertainment, gifts, and a visit from Santa), 1:00PM-5:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-5115 www.bountyofbethlehem.org |
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December 31
Tryon Midnight Ball Drop on New Year's Eve, The Clock Tower Downtown Tryon on N. Trade St.,10:00PM, enjoy the warmth and merriment that you find only in a small town, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-6656 www.exploretryon.com |
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Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations |
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