February 2010 Events

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

   

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

Flat Rock Playhouse present a Big Band Sweetheart Dance, a USO Club in full “swing” as everyone travels back in time to the Swinging 40's, held at WNC Air Museum, music by the Hendersonville Swing Band, benefits the the Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheate, Tickets $100 each, which includes dinner, dessert and cocktails, Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres begin at 6:00PM, Dinner at 6:30.PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.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

 
   
   
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations.  

 
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