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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – a guided hike with wildflower enthusiasts Marilyn and Lou!  We will meet at the Folk Arts Center and shuttle folks to the trailhead.  Our hike will follow Craven Gap Trail south toward the Folk Arts Center.  This is an easy to moderate trail and the hike will be about 2 miles and take approximately 2 hours. The trail will have a spectacular display of Trilliums and other wild flowers.  Marilyn Kolton and Lou will lead the hike.  A picnic lunch will be served at the Folk Arts Center following the hike.  You don’t want to miss this popular Spring event. \n(Rain date April 21st).
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/spring-wildflower-hike/
LOCATION:Folk Arts Center parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20221202T205511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T201938Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville from the Rooftops
DESCRIPTION:“Sip & See the City from a Bird’s-Eye View” with Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours\nThere’s more to our city’s rooftop bars than meets the eye! Even if you’ve visited Asheville’s rooftop bars before\, this afternoon on the rooftops will give you an intriguing new insight into our city’s past that you soon won’t forget. You will join Kaye Bentley\, founder and owner of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours\, on a three-rooftop bar tour experience and discover how Asheville became the “Paris of the South” and more. Enjoy a tale of Asheville’s early years\, see historical photos of the city from the 1800’s and 1900’s\, as you sip sample cocktails or mocktails from the best views in the city. For this special feast\, shareable appetizers will be included at each stop along the way. Transportation included.  \nEvery city has a story to tell and Kaye and her company have a unique talent for sharing Asheville’s story high above the city surrounded by our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. With a Creativity in Business Award\, Entrepreneur of the Year Award\, and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month recognition\, you will be in the best company to experience Asheville on a whole new level. \nThis tour will be held rain or shine as all rooftop bars will either have covered outdoor areas or spacious indoor areas for viewing outside.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/asheville-from-the-rooftops/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20221202T205514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T155444Z
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SUMMARY:New World\, Familiar Food
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK # 6***\nIn honor of the “New World” theme of this concert\, you will be treated to some classics of American cuisine. Tasty dishes from all over our great country are planned for your enjoyment. Treat yourself to some Cowboy Caviar\, sample signature dishes from Arkansas\, Oklahoma\, and Texas\, and finish up with New York cheesecake and Mississippi mud pie.  How much more American can you get?  You will not want to miss this last post-symphony talk feast of the year! 
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/new-world-familiar-food/
LOCATION:Home of your hosts Mary and Randy Johnson
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20221202T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T202053Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner with Guitarra Española
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK # 5***\nSpend an evening with friends enjoying delectable foods of Spain.  Upon arriving\, you will be greeted with Sangria or wine and delicious Spanish tapas. Following the appetizers\, a meal of gazpacho\, seafood paella\, and a Spanish dessert will be served.  The meal will be paired with interesting Spanish wines that won’t disappoint.  Join us for a fun-filled evening.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/dinner-with-guitarra-espanola/
LOCATION:Home of Bill and Nancy Gettys
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20221202T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T202140Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Auroras
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK # 4***\nHave you ever seen the Northern Lights? Is that experience on your bucket list? \nWe can’t offer that\, but we can guarantee a beautiful scene as you view the lights of Asheville twinkling in the distance from this North Asheville home. Gather with fellow music lovers for a warming toast and supper\, featuring items from the Scandinavian countries while listening to recordings of the featured composers.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/asheville-auroras/
LOCATION:Home of Olivia and Gary Zahler
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20221202T205517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T202220Z
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SUMMARY:Concert at the Cathedral of All Souls
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the organs in The Cathedral of All Souls comprise almost three thousand pipes? Come join us and enjoy the beautiful music played by Kyle Ritter\, Musical Director for the cathedral. You’ll arrive just in time to enjoy the beautiful opalescent art glass windows and hear their stories. Following the performance\, head over to the Parish Hall for finger foods and sparkling wine.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/concert-at-the-cathedral-of-all-souls/
LOCATION:Cathedral of All Souls\, 9 Swan Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Holidays in Academic Style!
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nancy Cable\, Chancellor of UNC – Asheville and a member of the Symphony Board of Directors\, opens her beautiful arts and crafts designed home to help the Guild celebrate the holiday season.  Come join us for wine and music as we enjoy this special PLACE on the UNCA campus.  \nMix and mingle with new friends and old.  (Who you calling old?)  Savor a variety of fine wines and a sumptuous array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts.   Meander around the beautifully decorated rooms – one leads into the other\, from library to living room to porch and back again.   \nWe will be entertained by Dr. William Bares\, professor of music at UNCA and a talented pianist.  Many of you will remember Dr. Bares’ program this past February that brought us so many insights into American music. This evening we will enjoy another facet of his considerable musical skills. \nWhat an opportunity to highlight our connections with UNC-Asheville – its  people\, programs\, and this beautiful home on the campus.  Let’s raise a glass to the holidays and to friendship!   
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/celebrate-the-holidays-in-academic-style/
LOCATION:Home of Chancellor Nancy Cable
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220808T222517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T172629Z
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SUMMARY:Repast with Rossini
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #3*** \nMost great Italian opera composers were from the north: Verdi\, Puccini\, Donizetti\, Rossini and Mascagni (Bellini\, alas\, was from Catania). We will gather to dine and continue to explore Great Italian Opera from our collective experiences\, our favorite composers\, operas and singers with excerpts from the genre playing in the background. A family style dinner: Appetizers of herbs with olives\, truffle-honeyed Parmesan cheese and prosciutto; Antipasti medley; Main course of Italian meatballs in “gravy” and/or Pasta Nerano\, fettuccini-zucchini pasta (homage to the south\, Bellini and the Amalfi coastal town of Nerano); Dessert of cannoli and tiramisu along with Italian red and white wines.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/repast-with-rossini/
LOCATION:Home of Kathy and George Dambach
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220808T213649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145258Z
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SUMMARY:Mixology with Daniel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful evening with your Symphony friends to celebrate the new Musical Feast season. \nWe are happy to once again offer you a chance to get to know Daniel and Caroline Crupi.  They have been part of the Symphony family for a little over a year\, and we are delighted that they are here. \nTwo of Daniel’s many interests include mixology and bourbon collecting.  With a collection of more than 80 unique bottles of bourbon(!!) gathered from across the United States\, as well as a passion for fusing interesting flavor profiles through cocktail curation\, Daniel will share some intriguing recipes and create for us some of his favorite cocktails – including some inventions of his own! \nSpend a fun evening learning about and sampling his spirited creations and feasting on hors d’oeuvres at the lovely Biltmore Forest home of Doris and Ralph Loomis.  \nYou don’t want to miss this exciting event!!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/mixology-with-daniel-2/
LOCATION:Home of Doris and Ralph Loomis
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220808T221057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T172629Z
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SUMMARY:Supper with Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #2*** \nJoin us and savor dishes from the Middle East. This area has many flavors to tantalize your tastebuds!  Marinated meats\, grains\, delightful salads and appetizers.  Leave it to your hosts to create a dinner with interesting wine pairings that won’t disappoint!  We will end our dinner with a delicious dessert and coffee while enjoying the sunset over the mountains.  Dinner and a show….
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/supper-with-scheherazade/
LOCATION:Home of Marcus and Rhonda Grimes
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220808T215440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T172629Z
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SUMMARY:Carol and Katie Present A Feast of Music
DESCRIPTION:What could be better than brunch and live music from  two of our very own Guild musicians!  Join us at Carol McCollum’s beautiful home to hear Carol and Katie Osborne combine their musical talents.  With Carol at the piano and Katie on the cello\, we will be treated to a special concert of music ranging from classical to popular.  From Brahms to Andrew Lloyd Webber with Mozart in between\, this Feast will make you wish you had kept up your childhood music lessons! \nWe will start with mimosas and conversation as we mingle with our fellow guests. Following the concert\, enjoy a delicious brunch with a full array of baker’s delights\, creative breakfast casseroles\, festive fruits\, and a sweet surprise. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the music we love performed by two of our very own friends.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/carol-and-katie-present-a-feast-of-music/
LOCATION:Home of Carol and Hugh McCollum
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220808T212840Z
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SUMMARY:A Meal with Mozart
DESCRIPTION:***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #1*** \nCome and enjoy German and Austrian dishes beginning with Vienna sausage bites and Braunschweiger dip.  Pork tenderloin accompanied by spaetzle\, red cabbage and applesauce will be next.  Ending the meal will be Black Forest Crisp and Deutsche Apfel Kuchen.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-meal-with-mozart/
LOCATION:Home of Beverly Briedis
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts,Post Symphony Talk Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220208T232132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T153517Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening in the South of France
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the flavorful food and delightful wines of the south of France at the lovely Biltmore Lake home of BA and Gary Schenk. Provencal cuisine is famous for its powerful flavors and simple\, farm-to-table ingredients.  Provence’s warm\, Mediterranean climate influences its cuisine:  abundant seafood\, fresh produce\, and aromatic herbs.   Your hosts have planned a delectable dinner of food paired with the perfect wines. Andy Hale\, from Metro Wines and the Asheville School of Wines\, will be there to describe the wines accompanying each course\, tell us some stories about French wine making\, and answer your questions. Be prepared for an evening of very special French cuisine and wines\, and a great time with friends.  \nEnjoy l’apertif (small pre-dinner bites to the French) with our first wine on the porch amidst the trees and birds of Biltmore Lake.  From here we move to the dining room to enjoy dinner and Andy’s extensive knowledge of wine making and its history.  Did you know that in some regions vintners are not allowed to water their grapes? Or that grape pips that pre-date the Greek and Roman inhabitants have been found throughout France?   \nOur second dinner course is l’entrée (we call this course an appetizer). This will be followed by our third course\, le plat principal\, filets de poisson Provencal (sauteed cod filets with olives and a tomato sauce)\, served with fresh seasonal root vegetables and salad niçoise. Le fromage (a selection of cheeses) follows\, as is customary in France. The evening will finish with le dessert and le café.  \nDirections to Gary and BA Schenk’s home will be provided to participants.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/an-evening-in-the-south-of-france-2/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
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SUMMARY:Pop\, Blues and Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Come to enjoy a fun-filled musical evening of pop\, blues and Broadway music with the Honey Music Collective. A casual meal of heavy hors d’oeuvres\, wine and desserts will delight your palates and the beautiful view of our Asheville mountains will pleasure your eyes\, as the music will warm your hearts. \nThe Honey Music Collective is a local\, renowned musical group that has performed at the Biltmore Estate\, the Grove Park Inn\, the Arts Council Ruby Ball and Manna Food Bank’s Blue Jean Ball\, among other popular venues. You will delight in the Collective’s musical talent and smile your way through this upbeat performance.  You may even be overwhelmed with the urge to join in the singing. Please do!  \nThe evening will take place at the home of Honey and Howard Solomon. From their terrace you can enjoy the sunset and a beautiful view as you partake of the edibles and converse with friends. This promises to be a most memorable evening of lively music\, great food and good conversation. \nAddress\, information\, and directions to be provided to ticketed guests. 
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/pop-blues-and-broadway/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
CREATED:20220209T204241Z
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SUMMARY:All Aboard\, Youngsters! Thomas The Train and  Craggy Mountain Railroad Party
DESCRIPTION:Parents and Grandparents\, treat your children\, grandchildren and yourselves to an afternoon train ride filled with fun\, games\, pizza lunch\, treats and music! \nGuests arrive at the Craggy Mountain Railroad in Woodfin. Then all aboard! Climb onto the open-air covered train to join your personal conductor Rocky Hollifield. Enjoy a two mile (twenty minute) train ride to the covered pavilion at Woodfin’s Riverside Park with a view of the beautiful French Broad River. \nOur hosts\, including the Asheville Symphonettes\, will greet you with bubbles\, balloons\, face painting\, and awesome games. A pizza lunch will be delivered for all to enjoy. Indulge in treats\, desserts\, and drinks like lemonade and waters. \nAt the end of a fun-filled afternoon\, climb back on board the train\, enjoy the scenery\, and have a fun ride through the woods back to the station. \nAdults are welcome “for the child in you.” Take part in this most extraordinary feast. Hear the whistle blow! \nAddress\, information\, and directions to be provided to ticketed guests. 
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/all-aboard-youngsters-thomas-the-train-and-craggy-mountain-railroad-party/
LOCATION:Craggy Mountain Line\, 111 N Woodfin Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804-8818
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T210000
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SUMMARY:Dine With Darko
DESCRIPTION: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 exploring the aromas and flavors of  Mediterranean cultures for his audience to enjoy at this feast.  One by one he will introduce you to some of his favorite small dish offerings starting in Algarve Portugal\, then heading south to Andalusia Spain\, east to Coastal Italy\, Naxos\, Greece\, Istanbul\, Turkey\, ending in Beirut\, Lebanon with a serving of a supremely delicate Orange Cardamon Cake. Darko has researched\, designed and will prepare each dish with his normal exactitude and creative flare. Seven courses\, lots of flavors\, paired with regional wines.  Be fascinated with his cultural insights at every stop along your journey.  You won’t want to miss this exciting adventure for the mind and taste buds with Maestro Butorac. Surely a journey that promises to be a fabulous feast.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/dine-with-darko/
LOCATION:A large screened-in covered deck of a private home on Reynolds Mountain
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
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SUMMARY:Thoreau To Crowe And A Mellow Cello
DESCRIPTION: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 and house-made\, springtime salads and desserts catered professionally by Celine’s on Broadway. We will then hear an impressive presentation by a local author\, Thomas Rain Crowe\, who will talk about his book\, Zoro’s Field: My Life in the Appalachian Woods. Inspired by Henry David Thoreau\, Thomas lived alone for 4 years in the woods and shares his story with us.   \nLater\, relax and be treated to a unique musical performance by Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s beloved Franklin Keel and Friends with his magical\, mellow cello. \n(Arrive 1 hour early\, check in\, and take an “optional” relaxing stroll on a 1/4 mile wooded\, flat paved trail encircling Longmeadow Park. Or take the short walk or drive to Buckspring Cabin\, a former rustic hunting cabin of George Vanderbilt’s.  Take a self-guided tour of  the cabin.  Return to the pavilion and sip a glass of fine wine or a refreshing drink and mingle with friends before dining\, book talk\, and music.) \nAuthor Thomas Rain Crowe\, “a child” of the Blue Ridge Mountains who literally lived on both ends of the Blue Ridge Parkway growing up\, is an internationally-published and recognized author of more than thirty books\,  including The Laugharne Poems written at the Dylan Thomas boathouse in Wales\, 1993 and 1995.  He has been editor of major literary and cultural journals and anthologies and is founder and publisher of New Native Press-a small literary press founded in 1979. He is and has been on the boards of several environmental conservation organizations in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians.  He lives in the  \nTuckasegee watershed and the “Little Canada” community of Jackson County in Western North Carolina. \nAll guests will receive a signed copy of Mr. Thomas’ book as a gift. \nDon’t miss this interesting feast full of delights.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/thoreau-to-crowe-and-a-mellow-cello/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T200000
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SUMMARY:A Momentous Evening of  Art and Music
DESCRIPTION: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 will personally lead an engaging tour of their gallery.  They will share fascinating back stories of the artists and their artworks\, even pulling work from their vault to further delight your probing  \ninterests. The 15\,000 sq. ft. gallery features 70-80 artists who work in a variety of mediums\, featuring innovative as well as traditional techniques with paint\, glass\, wood\, ceramics\, and various multimedia combinations.  \nAfter the tour\, Asheville musicians Frances Duff\, cellist\, and Inez Redman\, violinist\, will captivate you with their lovely performance\, filling the gallery with beautiful music as you sit and relax\, enjoying a delectable selection of hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine. \nLet your spirit be nurtured with a delightful evening of magical art and music. \nFrances Duff\, cellist and teacher\, attended the prestigious Conservatoire de Musique de Quebec in Montreal\, studying the cello\, and McGill University\, graduating with a Bachelor of Music.  After working in Toronto with various symphonic\, ballet and opera orchestras\, she moved to Iowa\, receiving a Master of Music degree from the University of Iowa.  Ms. Duff is the former assistant principal cello in the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and former principal cello in the Hendersonville Symphony. She is currently a cellist in the Temple Trio and a Suzuki cello teacher at AFTA. \nInez Redman\, violinist and teacher\, earned her Bachelor of Music from Wayne State University and studied with Mischa Mischakoff as a member of  the Detroit Symphony and Chautauqua Symphony. She has played with symphonies in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Georgia. She is presently a part-time faculty member at UNC Asheville\, teaching violin and viola and is a violinist in the Asheville Symphony.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-momentous-evening-of-art-and-music/
LOCATION:Momentum Gallery\, 52 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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SUMMARY:Bat Cave and Nature Conservancy Spring Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 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. The Nature Conservancy\, who bought the property to protect this pristine habitat\, will take us on this special\, exclusive hike there.  \nThe morning will start with pastries and beverages while enjoying a short talk on the biological importance of the area.  In addition to a fantastic array of wildflowers and birds\, the Bat Cave Preserve is home to the largest augen gneiss granite fissure cave in the world.  The granite of these caves was formed over 500 million years ago\, and the cave provides habitat for rare bats\, salamanders\, and spiders.  \nThe hike is 1.5 miles round-trip\, and there will be a lot to see and explore with expert guides Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshius and Nature Conservancy biologist Megan Sutton.  The hike is along a partly rocky path with some elevation changes and is considered easy to moderate in difficulty.  \nAfter our hike\, we’ll take the short drive to Lake Lure to picnic on the shores of the lake. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and spectacular views of the lake and Rumbling Bald Mountain. After lunch you can walk the beautiful paths of Morse Park along Lake Lure or rent paddle boats\, or even take a boat tour of the Lake. \nLOCATIONS: Bat Cave Apple House\, 400 Lake Lure Highway\, Bat Cave\,NC; Lunch at Lake Lure – Morse Park\, [Picnic area] 2948 Memorial Highway\, Lake Lure\, NC \nDetails and directions will be sent to all guests. 
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/bat-cave-and-nature-conservancy-spring-wildflower-hike/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T170000
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SUMMARY:“Help!’  The Beatles\, Duke Ellington\,  and the Magic of Collaboration
DESCRIPTION: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 the Beatles and Duke Ellington. \nArrive in the early evening at the historical\, spacious\, Calvary Episcopal Church Hall in Fletcher to mingle with friends and indulge in fine wines and a spread of lovely\, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts created by your musical feast hosts.  \nHear an interesting presentation by author Dr. Thomas Brothers about his book\, “Help! The Beatles\, Duke Ellington\, and the Magic of Collaboration.”   \nDr. Brothers is a Professor of Music at Duke University.  He is the author of four books\, including Louis Armstrong\, Master of Modernism which was a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2014. At Duke\, he teaches in the areas of Medieval\, Renaissance\, Jazz\, African-American music and The Beatles. He holds degrees in Music from The University of California at Berkeley (Ph.D.) and The University of Pennsylvania (B.A). \nAfter the book talk\, sit back and enjoy live music of The Beatles and Duke Ellington\, performed by jazz pianist Michael Jefry Stevens of Black Mountain and his jazz ensemble\, including a talented female vocalist.  \nMichael has released over 100 CD’s featuring his own music and composed over 350 compositions for both large and small ensembles.  In 2021 Michael received a $10\,000 Doris Duke Foundation Performing Artist Recovery Fund Grant. Michael was an artist in residence for EMU Conservatory in La Plata\, Argentina\, and he has taught master classes all over the world.  \nDoor prizes will be gifted including signed books by Dr. Brothers and CD’s by Mr. Stevens. \nThis is sure to be an inspirational evening of entertainment and enlightenment not to be missed. \nDetails and directions will be sent to all guests.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/help-the-beatles-duke-ellington-and-the-magic-of-collaboration/
LOCATION:Calvary Episcopal Church Hall\, Fletcher\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T083000
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SUMMARY:A Walk on the Wild Side
DESCRIPTION: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 mountain bogs\, beautiful mature forest canopies\, and fern-filled woods. We may even see a touch of fall color! Our knowledgeable tour guide\, George Luther\, was a National Park Ranger for 11 years in the most visited U. S. National Parks. He will explain how beaver dams along the South Fork Mills River created these unusual mountain bogs with distinct plants and wildlife. George and Edith Vanderbilt created their “Cradle of Forestry” school here\, which is now a heritage site. It was the first to introduce modern forestry management techniques in the country. We will learn the history of how the Vanderbilt family of Biltmore House in Asheville helped create the Pisgah National Forest\, one of the nation’s best outdoor recreation playgrounds. \nThis area is also known as the “pink beds\,” because of the dense rhododendron and mountain laurel thickets that bloom every spring. Some thickets still remain in this beautiful\, shade forest. \nWe will start off early (8:30 – 9:00 am) at the picnic area with a light snack of juice and pastries. Water will be provided for all hikers during our leisurely walk. \nAfter the hike\, we will enjoy a delicious lunch of salads\, cold cuts\, cheeses\, fruit\, dessert\, beverages\, wine and beer at our covered\, private picnic shelter. There are full-service restrooms there. Special treat: Ben Warner\, a Guild member\, will provide musical selections on his 7-string classical guitar. \nThis event covers the best of the peaceful\, natural world with fascinating history and the company of other music lovers!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-walk-on-the-wild-side/
LOCATION:Pink Beds Trail Loop\, US-276\, Pisgah Forest\, NC\, 28768
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T150000
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SUMMARY:Classical and Classy
DESCRIPTION: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 a collection of classic American and European cars\, taste a variety of wines\, have a delicious lunch\, and enjoy a concert by our own Asheville Symphony musicians.  Fill all of your senses this afternoon! \nAs you arrive\, the cars will be on display.  Feel free to enjoy a glass of wine and spend as much time as you like viewing the cars and talking with their owners\, all members of three local car clubs.  The wine tasting comes next\, with four different wines to savor.  A buffet lunch follows\, complemented by wine and soft beverages.   \nTo cap the afternoon\, a concert not to be missed\, featuring our own ASO musicians.  This woodwind quintet is a very special opportunity for Guild members and friends! \nAs an attendee at this event\, you will be able to purchase wine at a discount.  An optional tour of the winery will be made available.   \nIf you would like to carpool with someone\, that can easily be arranged.  Just email Sarah Van Gunten at svangunten@gmail.com.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/classical-and-classy/
LOCATION:Burntshirt Winery\, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T210000
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SUMMARY:Mixology with Daniel
DESCRIPTION: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 their talents and interests. Even if you have already met them\, there may be some surprises. Meet new and old friends as the new ASO season begins. \nDid you know that one of Daniel’s interests is Mixology? Daniel will share his knowledge of mixology and create for us a few of his favorite cocktails\, Spend a fun evening learning about and sampling Daniel’s cocktail creations and feasting on heavy hors d’oeuvres at the lovely home of Doris and Ralph Loomis. You don’t want to miss this exciting event!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/mixology-with-daniel/
LOCATION:Home of Doris and Ralph Loomis
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210709
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SUMMARY:An Evening IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/an-evening-in-the-south-of-france/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000
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SUMMARY:TIP TOE through The LILIES
DESCRIPTION: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 Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra members. \nThe tour will begin on an upper terrace with a talk about the farm. You will then be able to stroll\, walk or even tiptoe at your leisure throughout the lily fields as you take in the lovely vista of color. Lilies are available for purchase so if you choose\, as you walk the grounds\, you can mark a list of the ones you would like. \nTo top off a spectacular visit\, at your tour’s end and you have put in your order\, relax on the terrace once again to be entertained by the fabulous sounds of our very own youth orchestra as you enjoy a delightfully refreshing lunch prepared by your hosts. All the while gazing out over the endless colorful field of glorious lilies in this American Daylily Society DISPLAY GARDEN and home to many ADS award-winning specimens. \nUpon leaving don’t forget to pick up your lilies. You too can have a beautiful garden!! \n**MASKS REQUIRED when not eating and CDC social distancing will be observed
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/tip-toe-through-the-lilies/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T133000
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SUMMARY:Rehearsal Session & Lunch with STEVE LOEW with newly formed ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY accompanied by JONATHAN ROSS [baritone]
DESCRIPTION: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 and opera arias with music from Don Giovanni and Marriage of Figaro with baritone JONATHAN ROSS. The rehearsal session will be followed by the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the musicians\, many of whom are members of the Asheville Symphony. Then enjoy a delightful luncheon of succulent Italian specialties featuring a bountiful pasta buffet featuring lasagne Bolognese\, wild mushroom lasagne\, truffled gnocchi\, mushroom Bolognese with tagliatelle\, and farfalle with spring greens\, roasted vegetables and insulate mista. The meal ends with a selections of luscious Italian desserts. \nJonathan Ross is a local baritone who received his BM in Vocal Performance from James Madison University and continued his studies at Binghamton University\, receiving a MM in Opera Performance. He is well known for singing all the Mozart baritone roles ending in O\, including Antonio\, Massetto\, Figaro\, Guglielmo\, Papageno\, and Leporello. Jonathan has sung with the Asheville Lyric Opera\, Opera Creations\, Asheville Symphony Chorus\, and is bass section leader at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. \nFrom the newly-formed ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY the following members will be performing: Alicia Chapman\, Susan Brashier\, Steven Loew\, Soo Goh\, Jennifer Anderson\, Rosalind Buda\, and Michael Brubaker. \n**MASKS REQUIRED when not eating and CDC social distancing will be observed.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/escape-to-italy-with-steve-loew-clarinetist-alex-watson-pianist/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
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SUMMARY:What Lives Beneath the Surface
DESCRIPTION: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 Swannanoa River and places them in an aquarium for your viewing. “Jacques” will be joined by an aquatic biologist to discuss the unique characteristics of these elusive aquatic samplings. \nWhile you sip a cool refreshing drink and indulge in a tasty selection of appetizers\, you will have a chance to view beautifully magnified photographs of these river’s inhabitants taken while “Jacques” snorkeled in this section of the Swannanoa River. \nAfter this fascinating and illuminating discussion\, enjoy a delicious dinner of seafood\, salads and a selection of specialty desserts on your host’s riverfront deck and lawn. \n**MASKS REQUIRED when not eating & CDC social distancing observed.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/what-lurks-in-our-wnc-water/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T203000
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SUMMARY:EMILY SCHAAD with music partner Cecil Gurganus ON FIDDLE
DESCRIPTION: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\, desserts\, wine and local beer will be served. \nOld-time musician Emily Schaad plays a strong\, rhythmic fiddle\, clawhammer banjo\, and a solid back-up guitar. She came to Southern Appalachian music as a classical violist\, having studied at the Curtis Institute and Juilliard. At Appalachian State University in Boone she gained knowledge of the Appalachian culture and music. She is sought after as an instructor for old- time music camps and workshops\, where she blends Appalachian tradition with instrumental pedagogy. \nSince the 1970’s\, Cecil Gurganus has been an active member of Watauga County’s old-time music and dance community. He plays music\, teaches\, mentors\, and gives presentations on traditional music. He has been an instructor at the Swannanoa Gathering Old-Time Music Week at Warren Wilson College and teaches in the Junior Appalachian Musicians program in Watauga and Ashe counties.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/emily-schaad-with-music-partner-cecil-gurganus/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
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SUMMARY:FLUTE AND FLOWERS
DESCRIPTION: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 from the mountaintop home of our gracious hosts\, Lia and Patrick Reagan. An afternoon sure to delight the senses. \nHold on to your ticket stub-you might just be the lucky one to win a lovely door prize designed by Nancy Gettys. There is so much to be enjoyed at this lovely musical feast. \nNancy Gettys has been studying Ikebana\, the art of Japanese flower arranging\, for about 14 years. She is a Master in the Ichiyo school of Ikebana. Nancy has exhibited at various events and venues in Asheville\, such as the Western North Carolina Arboretum\, the Southern Highlands Guild Show\, B.B. Barnes\, Reems Creek Nursery\, and Art in Bloom at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. \nLissie Shanahan has been with the ASO since 2009 and started playing an instrument at nine. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University Jacob School of Music and a Master of Music from The Julliard School. \n**Masks required when not eating and CDC required social distancing will be in practice.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/flute-and-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T193618
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Garden Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 about the care and propagation of various styles of Bonsai using Lori’s beautiful Bonsai collection. Along with the Bonsai\, you can take in the gorgeous long views of the Grove Park Inn\, Beaver Lake\, and the Blue Ridge mountains. \nA white wine punch and delectable treats will be served. An optional choice but equally fascinating will be to follow a tour along Lori’s “enchanted forest” trail that winds through their back woods. It’s not long but it is hilly\, so wear comfortable shoes. Lori spent years developing these trails before Bonsai captured her passion. \nThis event will follow safe distancing and is primarily an outdoor event. Masks will be required. Each segment will host just 10 guests who will rotate through each tour and talk. \nNOTE:  This home is accessed by a steep driveway.  The optional walk in the woods is also hilly. Please wear comfortable shoes. \nDirections to the residence will be provided once reservations are complete. \nFor this first Feast of the season in our upside-down world\, we will be accepting donations through the website reservation/checkout process or at the door in lieu of purchasing tickets.  The original cost was $65.00 per person.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/bonsai-garden-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:Home of Lori and Bob Herlin
CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts
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