BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asheville Symphony Guild - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asheville Symphony Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T134231Z UID:10000694-1591464600-1591479000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* All Fired Up! Gourmet Food Prepared Over an Open Fire DESCRIPTION: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. \nSebastian and his wife\, Ariel\, will welcome us to their 150-year-old farmstead where nearly 100 percent of the food served at his Farm to Table dinners is sourced.  Have a glass of wine or beer while you stroll around the farm\, mingle with fellow guests and watch Sebastian cook. Bluegrass musicians will add to the ambience at this lovely \nsetting.  Dinner will be served family style on long wooden tables under an arbor festooned with high-hanging Edison bulbs. \nSebastian and Ariel pride themselves on following sustainable and organic practices while learning from the land.  They try to grow all their own food and also support other local farmers. In addition to the dinners\, Sebastian offers cooking classes on various topics: making pasta\, cooking over a fire\, and dishes from other cultures such as Spanish\, Thai and Vietnamese. Their suppers and classes are frequently sold out\, so take this opportunity to enjoy a “Farm to Table” experience at its best.  All guests will receive a menu that includes Sebastian’s recipes to try at home. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/all-fired-up-gourmet-food-prepared-over-an-open-fire/ LOCATION:The Farmer’s Hands Homestead\, 605 Phillips Valley Road\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 28754 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.828997;-82.568648 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farmer’s Hands Homestead 605 Phillips Valley Road Mars Hill NC 28754;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=605 Phillips Valley Road:geo:-82.568648,35.828997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T140406Z UID:10000687-1588438800-1588438800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Run for the Roses - Julep Time: The Kentucky Derby\, Asheville Style DESCRIPTION: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 oasis elegantly created by Gary and BA Schenk\, a landscaping inspiration.Then place your bets as you watch pre-Derby highlights. \n\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate all the traditions of this favorite day in horse racing right here with Symphony friends.  A prize will be awarded for the most dramatic hat worn by a lady (creativity is the key!).  Once the horses are off\, we’ll cheer for our favorites!  After last year’s winning horse was disqualified\, who knows what surprises this year’s race will bring?  Bring your friends and join the fun of spending a spring afternoon and evening at the races. \n\n\n\nA delicious Kentucky-style buffet dinner will follow the race\, including specialties such as Country Baked Ham with Sweet Bourbon Mustard Glaze\, Corn Pudding and Derby Pie. \n\n\n\nYou’ll go home with fond memories of the Asheville Kentucky Derby and maybe – some winnings! URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/run-for-the-roses-julep-time-the-kentucky-derby-asheville-style/ LOCATION:Home of BA and Gary Schenk CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212701Z UID:10000691-1588159800-1588170600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* All Aboard! Calling all Train Enthusiasts! DESCRIPTION: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 225 switches\, in a magical HO scale village meticulously constructed by its members. \nA visit will surely put you right back in time to when you were a child mesmerized by the magic of a model train going round and round through tunnels\, over bridges\, winding through the countryside.  Those who would like\, can become an “engineer-for-a-day\,” taking a turn controlling your own train\, blowing the whistle\, ringing the bell\, and having a blast! \nWhy not come for a delicious lunch and share these magical memories with your own children and grandchildren?  It is one of the top tourist destinations in Western North Carolina\, after all. \nMany composers loved trains and incorporated them in their music. Arthur Honegger\, Leonard Bernstein\, and Hans Christian Lumbye were just a few. Antonin Dvorak was probably the biggest train enthusiast of any composer. Our guide\, Apple Valley Club member and Symphony Guild member Maurice Stone\, will discuss Dvorak’s fascination with trains and how it influenced his music. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/all-aboard-calling-all-train-enthusiasts/ LOCATION:Southern Railway Depot\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.3187279;-82.4609528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212542Z UID:10000683-1587547800-1587565800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Bat Cave Spring Wildflower Hike With Nature Conservancy DESCRIPTION: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. The Nature Conservancy\, which acquired the property to protect this pristine habitat\, will provide guides to this special exclusive hike. \nThe morning will start with pastries and beverages while enjoying a short talk on the \nimportance of Bat Cave Preserve to our mountain environment and the endangered bats who live there.  You’ll learn about the important work the Conservancy is doing to save the mountain habitat we love.  We’ll then hike a 1.5 mile round-trip trail\, taking us to a cave entrance and back. Along the way Megan Sutton (Nature Conservancy biologist) and Marilyn Kolton and Lou Dwarshius will point out the incredible array of Spring wildflowers and birds living in the area. \nAfter our hike\, we’ll take the short drive to Lake Lure and 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. What a great way to spend Earth Day 2020. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/bat-cave-spring-wildflower-hike-with-nature-conservancy/ LOCATION:Old Cider Mill\, 33 Gerton Highway\, Bat Cave\, NC CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.4516968;-82.2877968 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Cider Mill 33 Gerton Highway Bat Cave NC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Gerton Highway:geo:-82.2877968,35.4516968 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T172450Z UID:10000684-1585848600-1585857600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* “Tune-ing Antique Cars” - Young Talent and Old Cars DESCRIPTION: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. \nSnap back to the present to enjoy a private tour of the museum and its fascinating array of old cars\, all restored to running condition. There is even a 1922 La France fire truck!.The museum docent will present an interesting history of the museum and its connection to Grovewood \nVillage and Harry’s on the Hill\, the Cadillac dealership that has long been an Asheville landmark. Click\, click! You might even have your picture taken while seated in a classic Cadillac \nCome examine these amazing antique cars\, feast on heavy hors d’oeuvres\, enjoy delicious desserts and be entertained by the young talent of our Youth Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/tune-ing-antique-cars-young-talent-and-old-cars/ LOCATION:The Antique Car Museum\, 111 Grovewood Road\, Ashevill\, NC\, 28804 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.6217587;-82.5446051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Antique Car Museum 111 Grovewood Road Ashevill NC 28804;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=111 Grovewood Road:geo:-82.5446051,35.6217587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T175809Z UID:10000688-1585495800-1585506600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* "The Song Bird Sings” - Simone Vigilante Sings at Momentum Gallery DESCRIPTION: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” [Asheville’s Citizen-Times] 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 treatyou to a very special and informative tour about the exciting art that fills his gallery. \nLet your spirit be nurtured and your heart and mind enthralled with an engaging afternoon of magical music and art as you treat your tastebuds to a delectable selection of desserts and bubbly. \nSimone Vigilante has appeared in recitals and competitions\, with opera companies and orchestras\, throughout the United States\, France\, Spain\, Austria and Italy. Virginia McKnight\, her collaborative pianist\, has played for most of our musical organizations in Asheville. \nMs. Vigilante has lived in the Asheville area since 2001.  She attended the Eastman School of Music\, UNC School of the Arts\, [BM]\, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music [MM]. She is the founding member of Opera Creations. Since 2003 she has sung numerous leading roles from Mozart to Menotti with Asheville Lyric Opera\, as well as such musical theater roles as Bloody Mary [South Pacific] and Mother Abbess [The Sound of Music]. Additional roles include Golda [Fiddler on the Roof] and Ruth [Pirates of Penzance]. Recently\, she performed with AmiciMusic’s Go Tell It On The Mountain and was the soprano soloist for the Asheville Symphony Chorusperformance of the Mozart Requiem\, and Handel’s Messiah. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/the-song-bird-sings-simone-vigilante-sings-at-momentum-gallery/ LOCATION:Momentum Gallery\, 52 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.5971085;-82.5521036 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Momentum Gallery 52 Broadway St. Asheville NC 28801;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Broadway St.:geo:-82.5521036,35.5971085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T175959Z UID:10000686-1584889200-1584903600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Butorac and Beethoven DESCRIPTION:“IMMORTAL BELOVED” the mystery\, entertainingly explained by Darko \nAs 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’ oeuvres\, a glass of wine\, the engaging movie\, and an enlightening discussion as we gather in the beautiful surroundings of the Ramble Living Well Center.   \nAfter a delicious meal\, grab a bag of popcorn and settle into our subject\, the 1995 film IMMORTAL BELOVED\,revealing the beautiful music and life of Beethoven superbly portrayed by Gary Oldman.  After the movie\, Darko\, with his highly anticipated insights and thoughtful perspectives\, will lead us in our exploration of the mysteries and myths surrounding Beethoven’s life and  music.   Just who is this elusive\, Immortal Beloved of Beethoven?  Some clues arise from his own writings\, discovered after his death in three letters found in his personal belongings.  We expect to come away with new insight\, appreciation and eagerness to hear more LVB. \nCome enjoy an absorbing movie\, critique and discussion of your favorite composer by your favorite conductor in a relaxed setting as we push away the winter doldrums into the spring concert session celebrating the 250th birthday of this great composer. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/butorac-and-beethoven/ LOCATION:Gorgeous Wellness Center\, in the Ramble\, 15 Hallett Court\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.5015075;-82.5435751 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gorgeous Wellness Center in the Ramble 15 Hallett Court Asheville NC 28803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Hallett Court:geo:-82.5435751,35.5015075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T172203Z UID:10000596-1584468000-1584468000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* An Elegant Evening Celebration of the Green - At the Albemarle Inn DESCRIPTION:Catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day (Tuesday\, March 17th) and let him grant you three wishes to celebrate the day! \n\nElegant Irish food and wine  \nServed in a beautiful and historic setting – the Albemarle Inn  \nWonderful musical entertainment by Asheville Symphony musicians\, Frances Duff and Rosalind Buda.  Your wishes are granted at this fabulous Musical Feast!\n\nThe Albemarle Inn\, located in the tranquil Grove Park District of Asheville\, was built in 1909. Its most famous guest was the great Hungarian composer Bela Bartok\, who lived there in 1943. Inspired by the songs of the birds\, he composed his 3rd Concerto for piano right here in North Carolina. \nUpon arrival\, you may walk the grounds\, take a tour to see which room Bartok stayed in\, and socialize.  The proprietors of the Inn\, Rosemary and Fabrizio Chiariello\, will treat us to a delicious Irish buffet and Fabrizio will share the Inn’s history with us. \nFrances Duff (cello) and Rosalind Buda (bassoon) will delight us with some Irish folk songs\, maybe even an Irish jig\, and\, of course\, some Bartok. \nAs the evening comes to a close\, enjoy delectable desserts and savor the memory of an evening of beautiful music\, delicious food and wine\, and a beautiful setting. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/an-elegant-evening-celebration-of-the-green-at-the-albemarle-inn/ LOCATION:The Albemarle Inn\, 86 Edgemont Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.6148374;-82.54175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Albemarle Inn 86 Edgemont Road Asheville NC 28801;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=86 Edgemont Road:geo:-82.54175,35.6148374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T140131Z UID:10000689-1584205200-1584216000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Reese’s Pieces - Vance and Friends DESCRIPTION: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 \ntalents.  He is a professor of music at Brevard College\, has done dream studies at the Haden Institute\, is the organist at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard in Brevard\, and serves as the congregational cantor at Congregation Beth Ha Taphila for the High Holidays.  Vance has performed in other musical feasts in the past and was a featured accompanist in the Musical Feast at Biltmore Park in 2017. \nThe evening will begin with a buffet assortment of hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  Following the musical performance\, along with liqueurs\, you will be treated to deliciously decadent desserts: including but not limited to chocolate-covered strawberries and Black Forest Crisp. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/reeses-pieces-vance-and-friends/ CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T224419Z UID:10000693-1582808400-1582819200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Bread\, Brie and Bubbly DESCRIPTION:“Man does not live by bread alone”….. a little cheese and wine helps!\nSpend 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! \nYou will see how various breads are made in Rhubarb’s pastry kitchen. You will be able to sample and hear how different cheeses are made by locally-owned Spinning Spider Creamery and Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery. Kate Moore of WNC (Western North Carolina) Cheese Trail will provide a brief overview of other Asheville cheese makers. For the “bubbly\,” JP Bourgeois\, an Asheville-based wine importer\, will discuss sparkling wines. The company specializes in handcrafted\, sustainably farmed and organic French and Spanish wines.   \nA buffet luncheon of Chef John Fleer’s celebrated “farm to table” cuisine with various luncheon foods\, freshly baked bread\, cheeses\, and wines provided by JP Bourgeois\, Wine Merchant\, will send you home happy! \nA selection of the featured merchants’ products will be available for purchase. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/bread-brie-and-bubbly/ LOCATION:Rhubarb Event Space\, 7 SW N. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.594669;-82.551914 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rhubarb Event Space 7 SW N. Pack Square Asheville NC 28801;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7 SW N. Pack Square:geo:-82.551914,35.594669 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005306Z UID:10000682-1581183000-1581183000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:A Harp For The Heart DESCRIPTION: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 and enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, while sitting by a crackling fire\, followed by a 5-course\, elegant sit-down candlelight dinner of Chicken Marsala or Honey Pecan Crusted Salmon or a vegetarian selection\, prepared “lovingly” by local Kim Linville of Linville Catering Company.  Linville  was the first home catering company in Asheville/Hendersonville. Kim’s grandmother Evelyn Anderson started the company in the early 1940’s.  Entrees are accompanied by five delicious side dishes including soup and salad. \nAfter dinner\, settle into the cozy living room by a fire\, with a hot beverage or liqueur\, along with a strawberry trifle dessert while being entertained by harpist Carroll Ownbey.  Carroll\, who lives in Western North Carolina\, has been playing professionally for over 30 years.  One of her favorite memories was accompanying a group in Carnegie Hall.  Her more famous audiences include Betty White and Elizabeth Dole. Carroll is an original member of the Blue Ridge Harp Ensemble\, which is comprised of four concert harps and other professional harpists. Carroll will be performing famous love songs to warm anyone’s heart. Win a special door prize\, if luck is with you; everyone\, though\, will be gifted a book of poems and sonnets\, chocolate from The Chocolate Fetish\, and a small bouquet of flowers. \nWatch out! You just might be struck by Cupid’s arrow!  Don’t miss this intimate\, heartfelt affair;  truly an evening to remember! URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-harp-for-the-heart/ LOCATION:Home of Rose and Dr. Jon Lawrie CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T200803Z UID:10000594-1579368600-1579377600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Beethoven in C: Confidence\, Courage and Chutzpah DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. More information coming soon. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/beethoven-in-c/ LOCATION:The Ramble’s Living Well Center\, 15 Hallett Court\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.503862;-82.5418317 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ramble’s Living Well Center 15 Hallett Court Asheville NC 28803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Hallett Court:geo:-82.5418317,35.503862 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005306Z UID:10000692-1576258200-1576269000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:JOY TO THE WORLD! - Caroling at Carol’s DESCRIPTION: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 you sing some favorite seasonal songs\, both traditional and modern\, accompanied by our hostess\, Carol\, on her Steinway piano. \n Following this first round of caroling\, enjoy an elegant buffet dinner featuring Boeuf Bourguignon and a variety of sumptuous sides. Caroling will resume as the hosts prepare to serve dessert and coffee. \n After dessert\, one final joyous Christmas song will bring a closure to this merry evening! URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/joy-to-the-world-caroling-at-carols/ LOCATION:Home of Carol and Hugh McCollum CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005306Z UID:10000681-1572433200-1572444000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Totally RAD Tour - Beer\, Chocolate and Art DESCRIPTION: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 Cafe. \nThe tour begins with UNC-Asheville’s innovative STEAM Studio where the next generation of Scientists\, Technicians\, Engineers\, Artists and Mathematicians work side-by-side with faculty and staff experts experienced in all facets of the creative process. Check out their state-of-the-art equipment\, ongoing projects and plans for the future. Ask them about their collaborative project with conceptual artist Mel Chin\, an animatronic figurehead created in the STEAM studio and installed in Times Square in September\, 2018 for three months. \nNext\, tour Ginger’s Revenge specializing in producing exciting and creative craft beverages from sustainably sourced ingredients. Sample their ginger beer while enjoying a light lunch in the brewery catered by Sweet Plantain Latin Food Truck. \nA sweet finish will be provided by the French Broad Chocolate Factory in their new 14\,000 square foot facility where they produce 50 tons of chocolate annually. Join us for a private tour where you will learn about the production of chocolate from ancient ways to today’s contemporary and modern processes and hear how the business began in Costa Rica and ended up in Asheville. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/totally-rad-tour-beer-chocolate-and-art/ LOCATION:River Arts Makers Place (RAMP)\, Corner of Riverside Drive and Broadway\, near UNC-Asheville\, just off I-26\, Asheville CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.615333;-82.5746118 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Arts Makers Place (RAMP) Corner of Riverside Drive and Broadway near UNC-Asheville just off I-26 Asheville;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner of Riverside Drive and Broadway\, near UNC-Asheville\, just off I-26:geo:-82.5746118,35.615333 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005306Z UID:10000680-1572192000-1572202800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Music\, Art and a bit of Vanderbilt Lore - The Episcopal Cathedral of All Souls DESCRIPTION: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 of All Souls.  Built in 1896 as the home church of the Vanderbilt family\, it is famous for its architecture and vibrantly colorful windows.  Tasty food\, wine and delectable desserts in the Parish Hall\, decorated with beautiful paintings by University of North Carolina at Asheville faculty member\, Tucker Cooke\, round out this multicultural event. \nKyle Ritter\, All Souls organist and music director since 2002\, will present a concert of trio sonatas by two German Baroque composers\, Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann\, as well as contemporary works for instrument and organ. We will be joined by Asheville Symphony musicians Alicia Chapman (oboe) and Frances Duff (cello).  Lea Kibler\, a member of the All Souls Adult Choir\, will play flute. Kyle Ritter plays and conducts for the Cathedral’s three Sunday services and directs a 50-member adult choir and two children’s choirs. He also serves as Assistant Director/Accompanist for the Asheville Symphony Chorus.  \nThe fascinating history of the Episcopal Cathedral of All Souls\, will be revealed by Martha Fullington\, coordinator of the docent program at All Souls. Martha is an architectural historian whose career was with the State Preservation Offices of both North and South Carolina. She will share some history highlights and cast aside a few myths. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/music-art-and-a-bit-of-vanderbilt-lore-the-episcopal-cathedral-of-all-souls/ LOCATION:Cathedral of All Souls\, 9 Swan Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.5653218;-82.5425521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of All Souls 9 Swan Street Asheville NC 28803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9 Swan Street:geo:-82.5425521,35.5653218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T140918Z UID:10000598-1570032000-1570041000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Carolina’s High Craft: Makers and Collectors
 - A Feast for the Eyes (and the palate!) DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an afternoon of visual delights as you take in the amazing town and mountain views and remarkable art collection at Karen DePew and Steve Keeble’s lovely home. Collectors for over 15 years\, our hosts retired here to participate in Western North Carolina’s historically significant and nationally recognized craft and art environment.   \nStroll through the patios and home to experience this extensive collection of art and fine craft from around the world. You’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, also hand-crafted\, served with local beer (and wine\, of course.) \nThe spotlight then turns to two nationally renowned artisans who recently moved to Weaverville\, David and Wendy Ellsworth. They will describe their work and share their creative journeys\, as Karen and Steve share the story of their evolution into the roles of “serious collectors.” \nWoodturner David Ellsworth’s works have been included in the permanent collections of forty-four museums\, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In 2009 he was elected the “Master of the Medium” by the James A. Renwick Alliance of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington\, D.C. \nWendy Ellsworth is a nationally known bead artist\, recognized as the “2019 Designer of the Year” for Beadwork magazine. Wendy’s museum collections include the Museum of Art and Design in New York\, NY and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston\, MA.  You can view the Ellsworths’ work at: https://ellsworthstudios.com/. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/carolinas-high-craft-makers-and-collectors%e2%80%a8-a-feast-for-the-eyes-and-the-palate/ LOCATION:Home of Karen Depew & Steve Keeble CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005308Z UID:10000685-1569519000-1569519000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:A Delightful Evening of Acoustic Guitar and Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delectable Fall dinner in the Ramble to listen to guitar legend Al Petteway’s amazing music. A Grammy and Indie Award-winning guitarist who calls this area home\, Al is known for his lyrical and powerful finger-style acoustic guitar music. \nYour evening will start with a delicious buffet dinner and drinks as you visit with Al in The Ramble’s Living Well Center\, surrounded by gorgeous woodlands. After dinner\, Al will play some of his most famous music.  Then stay to enjoy a sumptuous array of desserts.  \nAl’s compositions and playing provided the music in PBS’s Emmy Award-winning series “The National Parks – America’s Best Idea\,” directed by Ken Burns.  Strongly influenced by Celtic\, Appalachian\, folk\, rock and blues style music\, he has played with some of the best-known artists in those genres.  He was voted one of the “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists of all Times” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. For 23 years\, Al was coordinator for the \nGuitar Week program of the Swannanoa Gathering summer music camp at Warren Wilson College near Asheville. \nAl and his wife\, composer and music partner Amy White\, have played for years in the beloved Swannanoa Solstice at the Diana Wortham Theatre. \nCome spend an evening in a delightful setting with great music and a fabulous dinner! URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/a-delightful-evening-of-acoustic-guitar-and-dinner/ LOCATION:The Ramble’s Living Well Center\, 15 Hallett Court\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803 CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:35.503862;-82.5418317 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ramble’s Living Well Center 15 Hallett Court Asheville NC 28803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Hallett Court:geo:-82.5418317,35.503862 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190804T090040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T005308Z UID:10000690-1569168000-1569178800@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Who has the BEST “CHILI CHOPS”? DESCRIPTION:Come sample some of our very own Asheville Symphony Musical Chefs’ delectable dishes as they face off in a Chili Cook-Off contest. There will be 8 entries and you will help judge the winner for the “Chili Crown.”   Who will be the winning Chef ?   You must come to vote for your favorite! \nWill the winner be: \nDarko Butorac\, ASO’s Conductor and Music Director?\nDavid Whitehill\, Asheville Symphony Executive Director?\nMichael Lancaster\, Director of the Asheville Symphony Chorus?\nEmily Schaad\, Music Director of the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra?\nThe Posnock’s\, Jason\, ASO Concertmaster\, and Dilshad\, ASO Piccolo?\nMichael Brubaker\, ASO players’ representative?\nBrian Garland\, Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s General Manager? \nYou will have tastings from each simmering chili pot\, complete with delicious sides of cornbread\, salads\, desserts\, wine and beer.  Such a delightful feast to start the Asheville Symphony Guild’s year of Musical Feasts!  A surprise musical event might just strum in\, as well!  Come and enjoy a crisp Fall afternoon in a beautiful setting at the indoor/outdoor clubhouse venue surrounded by the lovely wooded Beaverdam Run Community. \nYou don’t want to miss the opportunity to cheer on your ASO chefs while enjoying a fun and spirited fundraising event for our Symphony! URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/who-has-the-best-chili-chops/ CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20190410T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T193336Z UID:10000665-1560940200-1560949200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org SUMMARY:Musical Feast: Guided tour of the BMW plant in Greer\, SC DESCRIPTION:Come join a special tour of the BMW factory in Spartanburg\, South Carolina! We have a very unique opportunity to see the totally renovated BMW plant\, combined with a visit to the Zentrum Museum\, highlighting the combination of innovation and performance. \nTHIS NEWLY-ANNOUNCED FEAST will be held on Wednesday\, June 19\, 2019\, starting at 10:30 AM and ending before 1:00 PM. Participants will walk approximately one mile during the tour and must be 12 years of age or older. \nONLY 36 PARTICIPANTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED ON THIS TOUR\, SO DON’T DELAY! DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UPS IS JUNE 1. \nThis BMW factory is the company’s global center of competence for BMW X3\, X4\, X5\, X6\, and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes sold in more than 140 global markets. This BMW factory recently underwent a $1 billion expansion\, featuring the recent addition of a state-of-the-art body shop\, expansion of the X5/X6 assembly hall\, and an extension of logistics. There will be time to explore the beautiful Zentrum Museum as well. Even though we’ll be seeing dozens of huge robots welding the bodies together\, BMW employs 11\,000 people to produce over 1\,400 cars each day at this plant. BMW exports more cars to the rest of the world than any car manufacturer in the US. \nBMW safety restrictions: Tour participants must be 12 years old or older. Guests 18 or older must present a picture ID upon arrival for scheduled tour. Completely enclosed shoes are required for the tour. No flip-flops\, high heels\, open toe\, open side or open heel shoes will be permitted\, no exceptions. Cameras and camera phones are not permitted. Cell phones must be turned off during the tour. Please leave personal belongings locked in your vehicle. \nHosted by Sylvia and Fred Cassel and Otis and Gina Philbrick\, the cost for this Feast is $50.00 per person. URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/musical-feast-guided-tour-of-the-bmw-plant-in-greer-sc/ LOCATION:Zentrum Museum and BMW Visitors Center\, 1400 Highway 101 S\, Greer\, SC CATEGORIES:Musical Feasts GEO:34.8983438;-82.1712941 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zentrum Museum and BMW Visitors Center 1400 Highway 101 S Greer SC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1400 Highway 101 S:geo:-82.1712941,34.8983438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T025723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T181826Z UID:10000607-1558539000-1558555200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) GEO:35.670141;-82.485825 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T035723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T200659Z UID:10000613-1558112400-1558123200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T090000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T051151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000551-1557738000-1557738000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T163000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T025215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000606-1556456400-1556469000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) GEO:35.503862;-82.5418317 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ramble’s Living Well Center 15 Hallett Court Asheville NC 28803;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Hallett Court:geo:-82.5418317,35.503862 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T043722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000541-1555174800-1555182000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T041506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000537-1554723000-1554730200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180709T160618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000614-1554649200-1554649200@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T033808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T163312Z UID:10000611-1554222600-1554233400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T045735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000547-1551551400-1551551400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T044833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000545-1551465000-1551465000@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T204939 CREATED:20180706T032830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T144417Z UID:10000610-1548698400-1548698400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org 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) GEO:35.5934912;-82.5509835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blue Spiral 1 38 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Biltmore Ave:geo:-82.5509835,35.5934912 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR