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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Blue Ridge Bounty
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Mountain Stroll\, a bit of Blue Ridge History and a Sumptuous Dinner\nCome to Jump Cove for a spring mountain stroll in the woods\, a fascinating history lesson about the Blue Ridge Parkway – “America’s Most Scenic Highway” – and enjoy appetizers and dinner at Gary and BA Schenk’s lovely mountain home. \nIf you’d like to hike\, arrive at 3:30 pm for a short one-and-a-half-mile hike on trails the Schenks have built through their mountain acreage. Or relax on the patio with a drink and enjoy the gardens while others hike. (Interestingly\, this area is rumored to have been inhabited by moonshiners during Prohibition. The springs still abound and rusty drums and spring boxes still lie in the woods\, reminders of that rebellious time.) \nAfter the hike\, appetizers and drinks will be served on the beautiful\, streamside patio. Here on a property that backs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway you will sit surrounded by extensive gardens and rock walls put in by Gary and BA. And here\, fittingly\, George Luther will present a short talk on the history of the Parkway\, its development\, and all that it has to offer. \nGeorge was an Interpretive Park Ranger with the National Park Service for eleven years. Now a resident of Asheville\, he worked in national parks all over the country\, has been an instructor with Outward Bound and is currently employed with the North Carolina Outward Bound Program. George now operates his own Back Country Guided Hiking Service focusing on hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway. \nIf you prefer to skip the hike\, come at 5:00 pm and enjoy the food\, drink and Parkway lore. Dinner will be an array of delectable treats prepared by your hosts. Join fellow Feasters for an afternoon/evening filled with information\, natural beauty\, and delicious food. It will be an event you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/blue-ridge-bounty/
LOCATION:Pelican Springs Lodge
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T200000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Give My Regards to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to be in a Broadway musical\, but were too afraid to audition? Here’s your chance to channel your inner Julie Andrews or Alfred Drake. Enthusiasm is all that is required. (Remember Ethel Merman?) Part singing is welcome\, of course\, if you are so inclined. \nThe evening will start off with a “Getting to Know You” activity followed by a New York Deli spread to include corned beef\, pastrami\, sauerkraut\, cole slaw\, potato salad\, egg salad\, lox\, bagels\, schmear\, kosher dills\, and rye bread. Of course\, celery\, soda\, beer and wine go along with this cold buffet. \nAfter supper\, we sing favorite tunes from popular musicals that we all know and love\, such as “My Fair Lady” and “South Pacific”. Accompanying us on the piano will be our hostess\, Mary Johnson. \nFollowing the sing-along\, you will be treated to several kinds of cheesecakes\, including one that won the “New York Magazine” competition several years ago.\nSo\, warm up your vocal chords and enjoy Broadway right here in North Asheville.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/give-my-regards-to-broadway/
LOCATION:Home of Mary & Randall Johnson
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T051151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Trails\, Trees and Trilliums
DESCRIPTION:Join us on what has become an annual event – a Musical Feast Nature Hike. Naturalists\, Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshuis\, generously offer\, once again\, to lead a hike along a beautiful\, scenic trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway. \nWe begin at the Pisgah Inn and hike through a rich botanic area of Mountain Laurel\, weather-buffeted Chestnut Oak and American Holly. The hike continues along the mountainside where the path overlooks the distant peaks and valleys. Expect to see twenty or more species of spring wildflowers in bloom including the rare Rosy Twisted Stalk and Painted Trillium. A wildflower checklist will be provided; let’s see how many you can find! \nA little side-trip brings you to the Mount Pisgah picnic area where you’ll feast on a splendid picnic provided by your hosts. Rest and indulge and then it’s back to the Pisgah Inn along a trail where you might see more Painted Trillium and an endangered American Chestnut tree. \nThe path is a mostly level\, non-strenuous trail so lace up your boots\, wear comfortable light-weight layers and don’t forget your hiking stick and extra water. Certainly\, if your interests run to photography\, bring your camera; there are always interesting – sometimes surprising – sightings on Musical Feast hikes! Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature thanks to our intrepid guides\, Marilyn and Lou. \nMeet in the parking lot of Ingles across from Biltmore Plaza on Brevard Road
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/trails-trees-and-trilliums/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: A Ramble in the Ramble
DESCRIPTION:A Hike in Historical Woods\nGet away on a Sunday afternoon to experience the peace and beauty of The Ramble\, a Biltmore Farms Community only ten minutes from downtown Asheville. Drive through the gates into a grand forest and hear a symphony of birdsong. \nThe tall windows of Living Well Center seem to bring in the surrounding forest. Here guests will receive a complimentary book on the history of Biltmore Farms’ forestry and dairying and enjoy a delicious\, healthy buffet feast accompanied by lemonade\, iced tea\, assorted waters\, and scrumptious desserts while relaxing with background music of Classical Romance piano. \nFollowing lunch\, take in a short video and a presentation on the history of the Ramble\, an area once part of George Vanderbilt’s estate and then be treated to a delightful clarinet performance by Aaron Lipsky.  A native of Asheville\, Aaron has soloed with The Asheville Clarinet Choir\, played in The Brevard Concert Orchestra\, is a Brevard Music Center Scholar and performs with numerous bands including The Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra\, placing second in the 2017 Asheville Symphony Concerto Competition. \nFinally\, proceed on an easy hike led by Ramble residents\, Jon Lawrie and Rose Rose\, on the paved\, wooded\, meandering trails along Dingle Creek. Catch a glimpse of wildlife and observe key landmarks along the way on trails on which George Vanderbilt and his Landscape Architect Fredrick Law Olmsted “rambled” and rode carriages over a hundred years ago. \nThere will be trail snacks and bottled water; door prizes go to lucky winners. Don’t miss this unique Musical Feast!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-ramble-in-the-ramble/
LOCATION:The Ramble’s Living Well Center\, 15 Hallett Court\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Tapas and Tales
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Symphony Organization board member\, Michael Selverne\, has been a behind-the-scenes player in the music industry for decades\, and does he ever have some stories to share – with the platinum and gold records to back it up! Visit Michael and his wife Stacy in their mountaintop home in South Asheville for an evening of storytelling\, a tour of Michael’s in-home studio\, delicious tapas from the Blind Pig Supper Club and live jazz music. \nIf you’ve listened to the Asheville Symphony’s “Symphony Sessions” album\, you’ve heard Michael’s skills as a producer. Among the many artists with whom Michael has worked during his more than thirty-five year career as a producer\, musician\, engineer\, music publisher and attorney are Steep Canyon Rangers\, Ice-T\, Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)\, The Fugees\, Phil Ramone (Producer)\, Wyclef Jean\, India.Arie\, Hanson\, Motley Crue\, Hootie and the Blowfish\, Guns and Roses\, Live\, Wu-Tang Clan and Peter Tosh. Throughout the 1980’s and early 1990’s\, Michael was a leading music lawyer while continuing to produce records and assembling bands for high-profile tours including Madonna’s “Girlie Show” and Michael Jackson’s “This Is it.” \nAfter enjoying Michael’s stories\, live music and the beautiful view\, we’ll head downstairs to Michael’s recording studio for a look at how music gets made. Linger for a few minutes in the hallway to take in a display of some of Michael’s 50 platinum and gold records. \nBlind Pig Supper Club\, well known throughout North Carolina for its unique and frequently sold out pop-up dining events\, will provide a selection of tapas. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Michael’s insider stories\, view his platinum and gold records\, and try Blind Pig’s delicious food!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/tapas-and-tales/
LOCATION:Home of Stacy and Michael Selverne
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T133000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: The Icing on the Cake
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with Karen Donatelli\nNancy and Buck Bragg invite you to their spacious fifth-floor loft in the Grove Arcade to enjoy a glass of wine while listening to Karen Donatelli discuss and demonstrate some of the pastry techniques that make her Karen Donatelli Bakery and Café such a gourmet destination in downtown Asheville. \nThe apartment itself will prove to be a delight to you as well – its eclectic collection of furniture and art work has been informed by the dimensions\, architectural features and geographical location of the loft itself. Most of the pieces were purchased specifically for the spaces they occupy\, many created by local artists and craftspeople. And wait till you see the views from the twelve Diocletian windows! \nAfter the demonstration\, sit down to a luncheon catered by the Café to include delicious croissant sandwiches or plain croissants\, salads and a variety of pastries\, as well as wine and coffee. \nAs part of her demonstration\, Karen plans to give instructions on how to develop gorgeous platter displays for your next party buffet. You may be lucky enough to win a special Donatelli door prize but if not\, there will be a silent auction for some Donatelli future treats! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn special dessert and presentation effects. Visiting the Braggs’ marvelous apartment in the historic Grove Arcade will be the “icing on the cake”.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-icing-on-the-cake/
LOCATION:Home of Nancy & Buck Bragg
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T150000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Family of Earth
DESCRIPTION:The Legacy of Wilma Dykeman\nYour hosts welcome you to a special Sunday afternoon gathering highlighting the legacy of Asheville’s own Wilma Dykeman\, author\, historian\, educator\, journalist and environmental advocate – a true Renaissance woman. Her focused passions led to the championing of causes that remain relevant today – water pollution\, the rights of women\, her untiring devotion to the power of place\, and her responsibility in preserving the integrity and culture of Appalachia. \nWilma’s son\, James Stokley\, will present a film documenting his mother’s incredible life and career. James will also treat the group to a lively discussion about his late mother’s book “Family of Earth”\, discovered after her death in 2006. \nRobin Gaiser\, a resident of Beaverdam\, noted musician and author will entertain\, appropriately\, on the Appalachian dulcimer (or perhaps one of the other early folk instruments on which she is virtuosic.) \nSo join us for hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, coffee and sumptuous desserts at this unique Musical Feast. You will leave with a copy of “Family of Earth” and an understanding of the ideas which shaped a young Wilma Dykeman’s curiosity!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/family-of-earth/
LOCATION:Beaverdam Run Clubhouse
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Featuring...Denise Kiernan!
DESCRIPTION:Have you met your Asheville neighbor\, Denise Kiernan? Next spring\, Musical Feasts will offer you an amazing opportunity to meet and talk with this New York Times Best Selling Author! \nDenise has served as chief writer for the television show Who Wants to be a Millionaire and has won countless awards and acclaim for her work. She has also appeared on numerous television programs such as PBS’s News Hour\, MSNBC’s Morning Joe and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. \nDenise’s latest Best Seller\, “The Last Castle” – The Epic Story of Love\, Loss and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home is certain to be of great interest to everyone who lives in Asheville. Released in September\, 2017\, it is\, of course\, about our own Biltmore House\, the Vanderbilt family\, the impact the Vanderbilts had on western North Carolina and the Gilded Age it entailed. \nThe Asheville Cello Kids (with the Academy for the Arts Cello Choir) will offer a special selection of music for your added pleasure. The “Kids”\, under the tutelage of Frances Duff\, of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra\, are in a group of young cellists who meet a few times a month to play together\, and they perform throughout the community each year. \nCome chat with the author\, visit with your friends and enjoy lovely music while enjoying high tea at the magnificent home of Nancy and Ron Edgerton on Reynolds Mountain. In case you haven’t yet become acquainted with the book\, autographed copies will be available for purchase that evening. Don’t miss this exceptional Feast.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/featuring-denise-kiernan/
LOCATION:Home of Nancy and Ron Edgerton
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: The Magic Flute\, an Encore
DESCRIPTION:Return to the Golden Age of Elegance and enjoy an intimate dinner in a wonderfully restored part of downtown Asheville’s past – The Aston. Your hosts Ann and Jon Kemske welcome you to their charming condo and offer drinks and appetizers with lovely music from the “magic” flute of Dilshad Posnock of the Asheville Symphony. \nLocated in the church district\, surrounded by beautiful old trees\, the Aston\, built in 1928 was intended to be “Asheville’s most grand apartment building” but was never finished quite up to the original intent. Today in this quiet setting\, you visit with the fortunate owner of one of the thirteen garden apartments. Their home is filled with lovely and unique art as well as a large collection of local art. \nDinner will be a sumptuous multi-course meal\, with wine pairings\, prepared and served by your hosts. Ann\, classically trained in France as a master chef\, and Jon\, a creative engineer\, have more than fifty years combined experience in the food business and will delight your taste buds and visual senses with their efforts. \nThe exquisite table setting is artistically gorgeous – the Rosenthal Studio china portraying scenes from Mozart’s “Magic Flute” in gold relief is a collection Ann started when she was a teen-ager. \nThis lovely venue\, the cuisine\, the music and the gracious hosts make this a perfect kick-off for this year’s Amadeus Festival!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-magic-flute-an-encore-2/
LOCATION:The Home of Ann and Jon Kemske
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T183000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: The Magic Flute\, an Encore
DESCRIPTION:Return to the Golden Age of Elegance and enjoy an intimate dinner in a wonderfully restored part of downtown Asheville’s past – The Aston. Your hosts Ann and Jon Kemske welcome you to their charming condo and offer drinks and appetizers with lovely music from the “magic” flute of Dilshad Posnock of the Asheville Symphony. \nLocated in the church district\, surrounded by beautiful old trees\, the Aston\, built in 1928 was intended to be “Asheville’s most grand apartment building” but was never finished quite up to the original intent. Today in this quiet setting\, you visit with the fortunate owner of one of the thirteen garden apartments. Their home is filled with lovely and unique art as well as a large collection of local art. \nDinner will be a sumptuous multi-course meal\, with wine pairings\, prepared and served by your hosts. Ann\, classically trained in France as a master chef\, and Jon\, a creative engineer\, have more than fifty years combined experience in the food business and will delight your taste buds and visual senses with their efforts. \nThe exquisite table setting is artistically gorgeous – the Rosenthal Studio china portraying scenes from Mozart’s “Magic Flute” in gold relief is a collection Ann started when she was a teen-ager. \nThis lovely venue\, the cuisine\, the music and the gracious hosts make this a perfect kick-off for this year’s Amadeus Festival!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-magic-flute-an-encore/
LOCATION:The Home of Ann and Jon Kemske
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Eat Your Art Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner in the warm atmosphere of Blue Spiral 1 Gallery. John Cram\, a leader in Asheville’s downtown Renaissance\, recognized the need for a premier showcase for artists and crafts people in the heart of the city. His vision has proved to be prescient. John and his team – Michael Maness\, Director\, and Ali Whitman\, Marketing Coordinator will be on hand to introduce the features of the gallery and the wide range of art that is offered for sale. \nWith an ever-changing display of featured artists throughout the year\, January’s selection promises to be a high quality visual experience. You will be treated to cocktails\, wine\, beer and appetizers to the music of symphony favorite Franklin Keel and his cello. Then\, surrounded by the gallery ambience\, you will be seated at round tables for an opulent dining experience created by one of Asheville’s fine local chefs. Following dinner\, Keel will be accompanied by the three other members of his band Upland Drive performing on guitar\, cello\, bass and drums with vocals by Keel and Debra Hass. \nThis Musical Feast brings you a unique art-focused dining experience\, complete with table prizes and\, of course\, music! Join us and be a part of this memorable scene.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/eat-your-art-out/
LOCATION:Blue Spiral 1\, 38 Biltmore Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T113000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Celtic Caprice
DESCRIPTION:For a terrific winter’s-day diversion\, we offer an enchanting house concert with a whimsical twist. Come to the McLellan’s home in Kenilworth for lunch\, be swept away with the music of the Celtic harp and\, just for fun\, a demonstration of “Fairy Hair”. \nFor the occasion\, award-winning Celtic harpist\, Sue Richards\, will offer a concert of traditional Celtic music. Sue is an internationally known performer\, teacher\, composer and author\, recording CD’s and entertaining audiences throughout the United States and Europe. \nShe has won the American National Harp championship four times and is now a Scottish Harp Society of America Distinguished Judge. \nBegin the event with Prosecco and appetizers after which you will be enchanted by the sweet sound of the Celtic harp as Sue performs. \nAfter the concert\, sit down to a generous luncheon of quiche\, soup and fresh fruit. And for dessert\, indulge your sweet-tooth with chocolate torte topped with raspberry coulis and whipped cream! \nTo further enhance the affair\, Linda Roberts of Studio 70 will demonstrate the technique of applying hair tinsel and its effects. Some lucky party-goers will have the option of being one of the ladies so adorned (at a nominal price). Others may wish to arrange a “do” at her studio. \nThis unique party is of a piece with Musical Feast fare – great food\, delightful venue and beautiful music with a fanciful touch.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/celtic-caprice/
LOCATION:Home of Ann & Jerry McLellan
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T190000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Chip Reflects on “Rhapsody”
DESCRIPTION:Chip Kaufman is back by popular demand and just in time to entertain you about George Gershwin\, one of the composers featured in the upcoming Masterworks concert. If you don’t already know Chip from his work at WCQS\, from his informative Symphony Talks and from “Behind the Notes”\, here is a great opportunity to become acquainted with his vast knowledge of music and his ready wit. \nThis event will focus on the film\, “Rhapsody in Blue”\, which was released in June\, 1945. It stars Robert Alda as George Gershwin and Oscar Levant as himself. The movie also features Joan Leslie\, Alexis Smith and Charles Coburn. It received two Academy Award nominations: Best Sound Recording (Nathan Levinson) and Best Musical Scoring (Ray Heindorf and Max Steiner). The film has been called\, “A monumental collection of nonsense”. But\, is it? Chip will set the record straight for us. \nPosana\, a restaurant on historic Pack Square downtown\, is one of the latest established by Executive Chef\, Peter Pollay\, and his wife\, Martha. Having formed the Mandara Hospitality Group\, Peter and Martha are involved in the explosion of new establishments catering to Asheville’s burgeoning tourist trade. \nThe restaurant specializes in high-quality foods in an excellent atmosphere with farm-to-table options that appeal to the Asheville taste. At this Feast\, you’ll be offered choices from Posana’s elegant heavy hors d’oeuvres menu and a chance to relax with a glass of red or white wine. \nThis promises to be a fun evening with delicious food and more wonderful insights into the life of George Gershwin.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/chip-reflects-on-rhapsody/
LOCATION:Posana\, 1 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T150000
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: The Vision of Vasilik
DESCRIPTION:Watch Ann demonstrate her amazing technique with watercolors and enjoy a delicious lunch!\nHighly skilled artist/painter\, Ann Vasilik\, will captivate you with the magic of watercolor as her transparent washes begin to reveal a favorite image of Asheville. Watch as the artist brings our fair city’s ambient glory to life right before of your eyes. Now\, add a glass of delightful wine and a delicious catered lunch of chicken piccata\, roasted vegetables\, salad\, and dessert. \nAs you watch Ann demonstrate her magic with color you will be immersed in the serene autumn colors of the mountain landscape looking out at the fields and mountains\, at the the Eliada Home and School (a National Historic District). One guest\, whose name will be drawn from a hat\, will win the watercolor painting just completed by Ann (she will frame it for the lucky winner). Expect additional prizes\, too. \nYou’ll find this event on a late fall day in these spectacular surroundings captivating and indeed memorable.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-vision-of-vasilik/
LOCATION:Eliada Home and School\, 2 Compton Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.600317;-82.617788
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T040531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144418Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Historic Riverside Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in a unique journey into Asheville’s past? An event that offers insight into the cultural diversity\, architecture\, religious customs and landscape design of our beloved city? Historic Riverside Cemetery is the answer! \nFounded August 4\, 1885 as a garden-style cemetery and public park\, the cemetery offers all of that and more. Gary Clark of “Tours by Clark” will lead us on a one-hour walking tour of the premises and tell us about some of the “residents”\, some history\, a few fun stories and just a bit of spook (it’s Halloween\, after all!) It promises to be a very interesting adventure. \nThomas Wolfe and O. Henry are only two luminaries from Asheville’s past to be buried here. There’s much more to be learned about others – some famous and others notable for their unusual or strange stories. \nFollowing our tour\, we will gather for lunch at Nine Mile restaurant\, 233 Montford Avenue where you will have your choice of options from their delicious menu. \nWith eighty-seven acres of landscaped grounds\, Riverside Cemetery is indeed a garden of extraordinary beauty not to be overlooked on any tour of the city. Bring your camera.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/historic-riverside-cemetery/
LOCATION:Historic Riverside Cemetery\, 53 Birch St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.601244;-82.571381
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T034247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181708Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: From Folk to Baroque: enjoy dinner and a musical evening with acoustic guitarist Robin Bullock
DESCRIPTION:Robin Bullock\, of “Swananoa Solistice” fame\, and celebrated acoustic guitar\, mandolin and cittern master folk musician\, joins us this fall when the autumn beauty of The Ramble’s scenic woodlands provide the backdrop for a delectable Musical Feast. Robin blends the ancient folk melodies of Celtic lands\, their American descendants\, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into a powerful musical vision. \nHe is hailed as the “Celtic guitar god” by the Baltimore City Paper and with his “uncanny ability to combine precision\, virtuosity and soul… [Robin Bullock’s] reputation as one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business is well-deserved\,” Sing Out! magazine \nAccording to Dirty Linen\, The Magazine of Folk and World Music\, “a rare combination of technical virtuosity and emotional nuance…[Bullock] has a deep appreciation of the power of music to touch people’s hearts…” \nBe sure to join us at the Ramble\, enjoy the gracious fall colors\, while you feast on a sumptuous meal of spectacular hors d’oeuvres\, wine and an array of sumptuous desserts before the music begins. A Musical Feast not to be missed.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/from-folk-to-baroque/
LOCATION:The Ramble’s Living Well Center\, 15 Hallett Court\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.503862;-82.5418317
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T042946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181511Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Return to Perelandra with The Lonesome Road Band
DESCRIPTION:Return to beautiful Perelandra for an evening highlighted by a fabulous bluegrass concert featuring Grammy-nominated J. Larry Keith and The Lonesome Road Band. They promise to provide great harmonies\, funny stories\, and an outstanding Blue Grass repertoire at the home of host\, Jerry Reed Smith\, owner of “Song of the Wood” in Black Mountain with breath-taking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  His home doubles as his instrument workshop and features it’s own wonderfully intimate concert hall. Before the concert\, Jerry will conduct a tour of his workshop where he creates the dulcimers and will share his knowledge and experience with wood\, acoustics\, and the tools of instrument-making.\n\n You will enjoy an evening you will not soon forget with the opportunity to first mingle with Jerry and our guest musicians on the porch as you enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner focusing on a western North Carolina Mountain theme. Start with some local cheeses\, a variety of hors d’oeuvres\, wine or beer and follow with a choice of chicken and pork along with assorted salads and homemade desserts. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful views\, great food\, and outstanding entertainment. You will leave enchanted by the beauty of music in the mountains.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/return-to-perelandra/
LOCATION:Perelandra\, 31 Patriots Drive\, Asheville\, 28805
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.624765;-82.4767787
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T051431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144418Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Wine\, Roses and Ruiz
DESCRIPTION:Again\, in The Fitzgerald homes of Bolling Farmer and Joanne and Tom Parker\, Michael Ruiz will perform piano magic. \nFirst\, wine with Bolling\, while observing a sweeping view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from her balcony. \nThen\, strolling just a few feet to Joanne’s and Tom’s art-filled home for more wine and sweets.  There\, Michael will dazzle you. \nA PhD physicist by training (previous Chair of Physics\, UNCA)\, a musical and piano marvel by inspiration. \nHis program will likely change several times between this writing and October\, knowing him; so\, we won’t commit to jazz or pop or classical or all of these.  And we will also have to figure out the roses part before then. \nThis overflows every year.  Sign up now. See you at 2:00.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/wine-roses-and-ruiz/
LOCATION:The Fitzgerald\, 288 Macon Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.6185751;-82.5415466
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180706T044324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T172848Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: The Integrity of the Tree
DESCRIPTION:Coming up in September\, Musical Feasts offers an event that embodies everything Asheville – unique craftsmanship\, traditional local cuisine\, ecological awareness and a classy informality. \nInternationally acclaimed furniture designer\, Brian Boggs\, designs and builds fine wood furniture\, continuing a thirty-five-year career. He and his team handcraft heirloom-quality furniture – one piece at a time – with a focus on design\, craftsmanship and sustainability. According to Brian\, “I design furniture with an intention to preserve a tree’s integrity in honor of human comfort that will be celebrated for generations.” A journeyman philosopher of the first order! \nLunch will be a Southern-style picnic in Carrier Park. Your hosts plan a lunch of boneless chicken wings\, a fruit and berry tray\, potato salad\, tomato and cucumber salad\, deviled eggs\, chicken salad croissants\, iced tea and lemonade. Yum… \nAfter lunch watch Brian and his team at work and experience original craftsmanship with a human touch. Find a sense of permanence rather than the standard uniformity of today’s production line. Your feelings about furniture will never be the same and you will leave profoundly impressed.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-integrity-of-the-tree/
LOCATION:Carrier Park\, 220 Amboy Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
GEO:35.5665516;-82.581067
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T032337
CREATED:20180716T195315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144418Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Feast: An Elegant Evening with Our New Conductor
DESCRIPTION:We have a lot to celebrate – our new music director\, Darko Butorac (pronounced BOO-toh-rutz)\, is here to help us kick off the opening of our NEW season at last! Come help us welcome him to Asheville and our Symphony Orchestra. For this celebration\, Doris and Ralph Loomis are opening their spacious and beautiful home in one of Asheville’s oldest and loveliest neighborhoods\, Biltmore Forest. \nAs Darko said recently\, “I am deeply honored to have been selected as the next Asheville Symphony music director. I felt the orchestra and I had a very special connection during my audition week and I am excited about getting to know the orchestra members better. I very much look forward to getting to know the vibrant Asheville community\, and to exploring its beautiful surroundings.” \nCome share a special evening with your hosts and our conductor as we embark on this new connection. Darko will explain how his musical journey brought him to Asheville\, and his plans for the Asheville Symphony Orchestra in the coming year. The menu\, created by your hosts\, will feature a table laden with a delectable variety of tasty hors d’oeuvres followed by sumptuous desserts\, as well as champagne\, wine and coffee. \nWe invite you to “dine” with Darko\, supporting our fantastic orchestra and toasting our new leader as we kick off another season of Masterworks concerts.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/an-elegant-evening-with-our-new-conductor/
LOCATION:Home of Doris and Ralph Loomis
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Musical Feasts (Early Access)
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