March 2010 Events

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

 
March 1 - 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
 
March 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
 

March 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

 
March 2
Esperanza Spalding in concert, 8:00PM, UNCAs Lipinsky Auditorium, $22, Asheville, NC 828-232-5000
 

March 2 - 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

 

March 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

 
March 3 & 4
Arlo Guthrie: Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 
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
 

March 5
Skyland Performing Arts Center present Mardi Gras Blues Show Band, light refreshemtns & games, celecbrations @ 6:30PM, concert @ 7:30PM, (reschedule from February 16), fundrasier for the Absolute Theatre Company, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org

Yesterday & Today an Interactive Beatles Experience, Tryon Fine Arts Center, 8:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Tryon, NC 828-859-8322 www.tryonarts.org

 

March 5 & 6
Model Train Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414
or 828-669-0983 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western

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

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 
March 5 - 21
Asheville Community Theatre presents the spirited depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children, Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org
 

March 6
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Blue Ridge College Conference Hall, 7:30PM, Adults $25, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org

Mountain Man Tractor Pullers, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-682-2645 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western

 
March 7
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Lomazov/Rackers Duo-Piano Concert, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411
 
March 9
Henderson County Public Library presents the Book-To-Movie Club, the movie The Haunting, 4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
March 11 - 21
Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!, a musical based on the Emmy Award-winning educational animated TV series,Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:00PM; Thursday 4:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm; Adults $18, Students $10 Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 or 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 
March 12 & 13
Carolina Concert Choir, featuring all-sacred concert, St. James Episcopal Church, Mar. 12 7:30PM, Mar 13 3:00PM, Adults $20, Students $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9330 www.carolinaconcertchoir.org
 
March 12 - 14
Skyland Performing Arts center will host the Second Annual “Kiss of Ireland”, a weekend of concerts & a one an show, Fri. 7:30PM, Sat. 7:00PM, Sun. 3:30PM; weekend pass $30, single shows $15, $10 & $12; Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0087 www.thespac.org
 

March 12 - 27
Arts Council of Henderson County presents Elementary Students 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

 

March 12 - 28
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents the drama/ comedy Visiting Mr. Green, Fri. & Sat, 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Adults $14, Under 18 $8, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org

 

March 13
March of the Leprechauns St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade, Historic Downtown on Main Street, Parade 10:00AM, (celebration of Irish heritage, entertainment, costume contest, parade & scavenger hunt), Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.downtownhendersonville.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

Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00PM, $18-$52, Asheville, NC 828-254-7046

 
March 14
Russ Wilson and his Orchestra present a Pops Concert, UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 3:00PM, Adults $20, Children 12 & under $10, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432
 

March 16
Henderson County Public Library presents the musical group Too Human, coustic act with vocals, guitar, percussion, and upright bass, 7:00PM, free and open to the public, doors open 30 minutes prior,Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725

Exploring the World of Tea, Bullington Center, 2:30PM-4:00PM, a slide presentation on various types of tea & experimenting with your own cup of tea mad from teas & herbs, $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org

 
March 16 & 25
NC Elk Program at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, 2:00PM-7:30PM, exploration of elk in the Cataloochee Valley; $20, Asheville, NC 828-298-5600 www.wildwnc.org
 
March 17
The Supporting Players guild of Flat Rock Playhouse is hosting Passion for Fashion - Fashion Show and luncheon, Kenmure County Club, 11:30AM, features spring styles for ladies, men and children with clothing provided by Chico's of Biltmore Village, Mast General Store of Hendersonville, and The Wrinkled Egg & Chicken Little of Flat Rock; benefits the Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

March 18
Hendersonville Community Band presents "Marching Into Spring", 7:30PM, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Center, Adults $10, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-696-2118 www.hcbmusic.com

Henderson County Public Library presents “Hiking North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Heritage”, slide show Danny Bernstein, 4:00PM, free and open to the public, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725

UNC Asheville's Jazz Combos in concert, 7:30PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

 
March 19
Battlefield Band, Diana Wortham Theatre, inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com
 
March 19 & 20
Chunns Cove for Hospice Horse Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-423-5560 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 

March 20
Western North Carolina Quilters Guild celebrates National Quilting Day, Blue Ridge Mall, 10:00AM-4:00PM, the Guild will present an exhibit of challenge quilts incorporating the theme “YUM, It's all about Food,” viewers may each vote for a favorite quilt & demonstrations throughout the day, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-2078 or 693-8668 www.westernncquilters.org

An Appalachian Spring, Bullington Center, 7:30PM, local naturalist Scott Dean gives a slide show of the area’s indigenous flowers & trees,$10, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org

Asheville Bravo Concerts Presents Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
7:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-259-5544 www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/civic_center

 

March 21
UNC Asheville Chamber Music Concert, 4:00PM, UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

 

March 23
The League of Women Voters present the film Iron Jawed Angels, Flat Rock Cinema, 12:30PM & 7:15PM, Tickets $10, tickets not sold by the Cinema, benefits the The League of Women Voters, Flat Rock, NC 828-694-3710 or 828-698-6623

Henderson County Public Library presents the Book-To-Movie Club, Book Discussion of The Haunting, 4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725

 
March 24
Henderson County Public Library presents Dick & Herschel, muscial duo, 7:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
 
March 25
An Appalachian Spring, Bullington Center, 7:30PM, a slide presentation on the area's indigenous flowers and trees and discuss their natural histories, $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
 
March 26 - 28
Bull Mania, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414
or 828-254-8681 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
 

March 27
Red Cross Runway Fashion Show & Brunch at the Hendersonville Country Club, 11:30AM-2:00PM, Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-5605 www.hcredcross.org

David Holt and the Lightning Bolts , Diana Wortham Theatre, four-time Grammy winner, musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer; Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

UNC Asheville's Big Band Jazz Concert, 7:30PM, UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium, $5, Asheville, NC 828-251-6432

 

March 27 & 28
Land of Sky Knife and Gun Show, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 770-267-0989 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western

NC Arboretum host hosts an Orchid Show, featuring hundreds of orchids, education classes, plant and supply vendors, and Orchid Society members to answer questions; 10:00AM-5:00PM on both days, the show is free with the parking fee, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org

 

March 28
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents Diverse Quartet, First Congregational Church, 3:00PM, $17, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-4411

Indian Artifact Show, Lelia Patterson Center, 8:00AM-4:00PM, collectors & dealers from the southeast displaying, buying & selling artifacts; light concessions, Adults $1, Children free, Fletcher, NC 828-423-4078

 

March 31 - April 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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