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October 2019

Sun 27
Sunday, October 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Music, Art and a bit of Vanderbilt Lore – The Episcopal Cathedral of All Souls

Cathedral of All Souls 9 Swan Street, Asheville, NC

This Musical Feast has it all: classical and contemporary music performed by talented Kyle Ritter, Alicia Chapman, Frances Duff and Lea Kibler, in the art-filled sanctuary of  The Episcopal Cathedral […]

$60.00
Wed 30
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Totally RAD Tour – Beer, Chocolate and Art

River Arts Makers Place (RAMP) Corner of Riverside Drive and Broadway, near UNC-Asheville, just off I-26, Asheville

Meet in Asheville’s new River Arts Makers Place for lunch and tours of UNC-Asheville’s STEAM Art & Engineering Studio, Ginger’s Revenge, and the new French Broad Chocolate Factory and Sweets […]

$50.00

December 2019

Fri 13
Friday, December 13, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

JOY TO THE WORLD! – Caroling at Carol’s

Home of Carol and Hugh McCollum

Celebrate the Holiday Season caroling with friends both new and old at the festively decorated home of Carol and Hugh McCollum!  Begin the evening with beverages and delicious appetizers, while […]

$75.00

January 2020

Sat 18
Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

(CANCELLED) Beethoven in C: Confidence, Courage and Chutzpah

The Ramble's Living Well Center 15 Hallett Court, Asheville, NC

This event has been cancelled. More information coming soon. <!-- The January “Mixtapes” Musical Feast has been reworked into a new event.  Who remembers Miles Hoffman and the fantastic Feast […]

$65.00

February 2020

Sat 8
Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 5:30 pm

A Harp For The Heart

Home of Rose and Dr. Jon Lawrie

A perfect Valentine evening of culinary delights with music by elegant harpist Carroll Ownbey awaits you. Entering the lovely Ramble home of Rose and Jon Lawrie, just before a winter sunset, you will be greeted with a Vanderbilt Martini, a glass of wine, or a refreshing spritzer as you unwind to soft jazz. Be pampered […]

$125.00
Thu 27
Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bread, Brie and Bubbly

Rhubarb Event Space 7 SW N. Pack Square, Asheville, NC

“Man does not live by bread alone”….. a little cheese and wine helps! Spend a delightful winter afternoon at the popular downtown restaurant, Rhubarb, enjoying a farm-fresh luncheon buffet and learning about bread baking, cheese making and sparkling wines! You will see how various breads are made in Rhubarb’s pastry kitchen. You will be able […]

$65.00

March 2020

Sat 14
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reese’s Pieces – Vance and Friends

Please join us for an evening of great food and entertainment by some of Asheville’s premier young musicians from the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra. They will be accompanied by Vance Reese, well-known to us as a bass player in the Asheville Symphony Orchestra since 1996.  Vance is a man who possesses many interesting talents.  He […]

$75.00
Tue 17
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

*CANCELED* An Elegant Evening Celebration of the Green – At the Albemarle Inn

The Albemarle Inn 86 Edgemont Road, Asheville, NC

Catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17th) and let him grant you three wishes to celebrate the day! Elegant Irish food and wine  Served in a beautiful and historic setting - the Albemarle Inn  Wonderful musical entertainment by Asheville Symphony musicians, Frances Duff and Rosalind Buda.  Your wishes are granted at this […]

$90.00
Sun 22
Sunday, March 22, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

*CANCELED* Butorac and Beethoven

Gorgeous Wellness Center, in the Ramble 15 Hallett Court, Asheville, NC

“IMMORTAL BELOVED” the mystery, entertainingly explained by Darko  As spring begins to emerge outside, join Maestro Darko Butorac for a fascinating exploration of the life and music of Our Beloved Beethoven as we celebrate together his 250th birthday. This will be a feast for the senses, eyes, ears and mind, as we enjoy savory hors d’ […]

$70.00
Sun 29
Sunday, March 29, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

*CANCELED* “The Song Bird Sings” – Simone Vigilante Sings at Momentum Gallery

Momentum Gallery 52 Broadway St., Asheville, NC

Spend a lovely late afternoon listening to Asheville’s own Song Bird, Simone Vigilante. Lauded as a “beautiful dramatic soprano capable of some awesome fireworks” she will delight you with an array of lyrical Broadway favorites, soulful spirituals, symphonic favorites and a love aria or three.  After her last melody, Momentum Gallery owner Jordan Ahlers will […]

$60.00

April 2020

Thu 2
Thursday, April 2, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

*CANCELED* “Tune-ing Antique Cars” – Young Talent and Old Cars

The Antique Car Museum 111 Grovewood Road, Ashevill, NC

Think young talent, Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and old cars, Asheville’s own Antique Car Museum.   Imagine our young performers surrounded by the vehicles of the past from the time of Gatsby and the Vanderbilts, nestled in an original building of the historic Grovewood Village with deep ties to Asheville’s rich history. Snap […]

$50.00
Wed 22
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

*CANCELED* Bat Cave Spring Wildflower Hike With Nature Conservancy

Old Cider Mill 33 Gerton Highway, Bat Cave, NC

Come take a Spring hike among the wildflowers, learn about how the Nature Conservancy has preserved the land around Bat Cave, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Lure. Bat Cave, near Lake Lure, is not generally open to the public in order to protect the endangered species that live there. […]

$65.00
Wed 29
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

*CANCELED* All Aboard! Calling all Train Enthusiasts!

Southern Railway Depot Hendersonville, NC

Come, bring your children and grandchildren, for a playful afternoon experiencing the magic of nine trains, zipping round about a model train village. Measuring 18’ x 100’ at the beautifully restored 1902 Southern Railway Depot in Hendersonville, the home of the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club has NINE trains, over 2000 feet of track and […]

$50.00

May 2020

Sat 2
Saturday, May 2, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

*CANCELED* Run for the Roses – Julep Time: The Kentucky Derby, Asheville Style

Home of BA and Gary Schenk

Put on your fanciest hat and join us for the Derby Day races at Asheville Downs ( the Schenk estate in Weaverville).  You’ll arrive in time to have a mint julep and appetizers and discuss your favorite horses as you sit by the stream with a glass of wine.  Take a stroll through the magnificent […]

$85.00

June 2020

Sat 6
Saturday, June 6, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

*CANCELED* All Fired Up! Gourmet Food Prepared Over an Open Fire

The Farmer's Hands Homestead 605 Phillips Valley Road, Mars Hill, NC

Enjoy a delicious outdoor “Farm to Table” dinner prepared over an open fire by an internationally trained chef at The Farmer’s Hands Homestead. Chef Sebastian Zijp will prepare a gourmet dinner for us on his two-acre farm in Mars Hill, just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. Sebastian and his wife, Ariel, will welcome us to […]

$90.00

September 2020

Thu 17
Thursday, September 17, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bonsai Garden Walk and Talk

Home of Lori and Bob Herlin

This Feast features a spectacular Bonsai Garden tour and talk with Bonsai expert Daniel Coffey. The tour will take place at the beautiful Reynolds Mountain home of Lori and Bob Herlin where Lori has designed the most extensive, exquisitely nuanced miniature Bonsai garden in Asheville.  Daniel Coffey, Asheville’s own Bonsai expert, will give you pointers […]

Free

May 2021

Tue 18
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

FLUTE AND FLOWERS

Come spend an engaging afternoon listening to a serenely beautiful flute serenade by Lissie Shanahan, ASO’s first chair flutist, plus a captivating “how to” on Ikebana floral arranging presented by expert Ikebana designer, Nancy Gettys. Add in sumptuous afternoon tea treats, a glass of bubbly and the sweeping vistas of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains […]

$70.00

June 2021

Sun 13
Sunday, June 13, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

EMILY SCHAAD with music partner Cecil Gurganus ON FIDDLE

Enjoy an early summer evening’s soft mountain breezes in a gorgeous meadow setting at the Ramble’s Longmeadow outdoor covered pavilion!  ASO’s own violist, Emily Schaad, along with music partner Cecil Gurganus, will grace us with delightful toe-tapping traditional fiddle music interspersed with old mountain lore. In keeping with the music, a dinner of barbecue, sides, […]

$80.00
Sat 19
Saturday, June 19, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

What Lives Beneath the Surface

Join us for a delectable sit down seafood dinner and a bucolic learning opportunity on the cozy cottage deck of Melinda Brown in the summer shade of the cool Swannanoa River. First you will observe our local “Jacques Cousteau,”  a retired EPA biologist, as he gathers samples of a variety of aquatic life from the […]

$80.00
Sat 26
Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Rehearsal Session & Lunch with STEVE LOEW with newly formed ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY accompanied by JONATHAN ROSS [baritone]

Unable to travel? Spend a lovely afternoon in Italy...Sip a glass of Prosecco and nibble antipasti as you enjoy a fascinating opportunity to experience a “rehearsal session” with STEVE LOEW and the newly-formed ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY creekside on the lush lawn of guild member Kathy Bellizio. You will experience the exotic sounds of woodwinds […]

$80.00
Wed 30
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am

TIP TOE through The LILIES

Come be amazed and awed as you tour of the colorful fields of lilies at Blue Ridge Daylilies, Western North Carolina’s largest selection of premium quality daylilies located on Lower Flat Creek in Alexander just fifteen minutes from Asheville. After the tour enjoy a delicious lunch provided by your hosts while being serenaded by our […]

$65.00

July 2021

Thu 8
Thursday, July 8, 2021

An Evening IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

Come spend a delightful evening in the south of France. You will be treated to a delectable French dinner with wine pairings provided by Metro Wines, all at the woodland home of BA and Gary Schenk. Andy Hale of Metro Wines will discuss the French wines and wine-making in France.

September 2021

Sun 12
Sunday, September 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mixology with Daniel

Home of Doris and Ralph Loomis

Want to meet Daniel Crupi, the new ASO Executive Director, and his wife Caroline? Now is your chance! Come meet, welcome, and chat with Daniel and Caroline and learn about […]

$100.00

October 2021

Sat 2
Saturday, October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Classical and Classy

Burntshirt Winery 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC

Celebrate the beginning of fall with the classics - classic cars, classical music, and the joy of wine.  Take the short trip to the Burntshirt Winery.  There you will see […]

$75.00
Mon 18
Monday, October 18, 2021 @ 8:30 am

A Walk on the Wild Side

Pink Beds Trail Loop US-276, Pisgah Forest, NC

Join us for one of the best hikes in North Carolina’s Pisgah Forest! A gentle, mostly level loop trail of 3 miles will introduce you to the wonders of rare […]

$50.00

April 2022

Sat 2
Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

“Help!’ The Beatles, Duke Ellington, and the Magic of Collaboration

Calvary Episcopal Church Hall Fletcher, NC

What do the Beatles and Duke Ellington have in common?  Come and find out from the accomplished author of the book and hear talented local jazz musicians play songs by […]

$75.00
Thu 21
Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Bat Cave and Nature Conservancy Spring Wildflower Hike

Come take a Spring hike among the wildflowers with our experts, learn about how the Nature Conservancy has preserved the land around Bat Cave, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch […]

$65.00
Fri 29
Friday, April 29, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Momentous Evening of Art and Music

Momentum Gallery 52 Broadway St., Asheville, NC

Come, let your minds and hearts be enthralled with compelling fine art and live music at the new, expansive Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville.   Owners Jordan and Shifra Ahlers […]

$75.00

May 2022

Tue 3
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thoreau To Crowe And A Mellow Cello

HHead to The Ramble in Biltmore Forest’s Longmeadow Park, a beautiful outdoor springtime setting under an outdoor covered Pavilion. Enjoy a drink and an early evening array of gourmet appetizers […]

$70.00
Sun 15
Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dine With Darko

A large screened-in covered deck of a private home on Reynolds Mountain

An exotic PORTS OF CALL dinner presented with the flare of our symphony’s Conductor Maestro Butorac. Darko has composed, arranged and will prepare a culinary journey from west to east […]

$125.00
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Many thanks to our Musical Feast Committee this year for creating such a wonderful line-up of Feasts for us to enjoy:

Rhonda Grimes and Sarah Van Gunten, Co-Chairs. Committee Members:  Beverly Briedis, Melinda Brown, Stephanie Carpenter, Kathy Dambach, Bolling Farmer, Nancy Gettys, Rose Lawrie, Sue Luther, Billie Marzullo, Nan Murphy, BA Schenk, Sarah Seepe, Ann Squire, Nancy Stewart.

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