A Hike in Historical Woods Get 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. The tall windows of Living Well Center seem to bring in […]
Márquez Danzón No. 2 Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Simone Porter, violin
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. We begin at the Pisgah Inn and hike through a rich botanic area of Mountain Laurel, […]
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. The evening will start off with a “Getting to […]
Come celebrate with your Guild friends as we end another great year! At the Cliffs at Walnut Cove Clubhouse Share a delicious dinner and listen to members of our talented Youth Orchestra play for us. As you enter you will be able to: Pay your annual membership dues Enter a raffle to win an Ann […]
A Spring Mountain Stroll, a bit of Blue Ridge History and a Sumptuous Dinner Come 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. If […]
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. THIS NEWLY-ANNOUNCED FEAST will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, starting at 10:30 […]
Come spend a Summer evening with your Guild friends (RSVP below) Bring a main course, side dish, or dessert. Bring enough to serve 10-12 people. BYOB! – Water and ice will be provided.
Hear more about the future of the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
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! Will […]
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. Your evening will start with a delicious buffet dinner and drinks as you […]
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. Stroll […]
Darko on Conducting an Orchestra
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 […]
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. The 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 […]
“The Cello Speaks” Franklin Keel introduces us to his instrument.
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. Following this first round of caroling, […]
This event has been cancelled. More information coming soon. <!– The January “Mixtapes” Musical Feast has been reworked into a new event. Who remembers Miles Hoffman and the fantastic Feast he presented on the music and life of Mo65zart during Amadeus, 2017? Well. Miles is back! “Beethoven in C: Confidence, Courage ad Chutzpah” introduces us […]
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 […]