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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T020118Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Concert\, Classical Mystery Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/new-years-eve-concert/
LOCATION:Thomas Wolfe Auditorium\, 87 Haywood St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190710T144730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T020213Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital: Nikolai Lugansky
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/piano-recital-2/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190710T144823Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Recital: Ingrid Fliter
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/piano-recital-3/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190710T144917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T144917Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Symphony Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/friday-symphony-talk-4/
LOCATION:Reuter Center (UNCA)\, 1 Campus View Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
CATEGORIES:Symphony Talks
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SUMMARY:Masterworks Concert 4: Asheville Symphony Chorus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-concert-4/
LOCATION:Thomas Wolfe Auditorium\, 87 Haywood St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T190000
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SUMMARY:Guild Program (RESCHEDULED)
DESCRIPTION:It’s always time to celebrate the rich culture of our traditional and beautiful Appalachian music. \nLaura Boosinger and Josh Goforth are performing on Thursday\, February 20\, 2020\, at 7:00 PM at the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 789 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville. \nLaura has won glowing reviews wherever she appears and is blessed with an ‘essence of the mountains spirit.’ Laura will be in the company of Josh Goforth\, an outstanding musician\, acclaimed fiddler\, guitar picker and mandolin player. He is one of Madison County’s best at bringing the old time music traditions to today’s audiences. Together they are two names that fans of Appalachian music already know and love. \nOpen to all\, free-will donations will be gladly accepted. \nBrought to you by the Asheville Symphony Guild\, this program complements Aaron Copland’s famous Appalachian Spring\, to be performed by the Asheville Symphony Orchestra on February 22.
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-program-boosinger-goforth/
LOCATION:Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
CATEGORIES:Symphony & Guild Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T140131Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T172203Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T100000
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Guild Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-program-4/
LOCATION:Asheville Symphony Office\, 27 College Place\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Symphony & Guild Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Friday Symphony Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/friday-symphony-talk-5/
LOCATION:Reuter Center (UNCA)\, 1 Campus View Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
CATEGORIES:Symphony Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190710T145214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T153612Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Masterworks Concert 5: Sara Daneshpour\, Piano
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/masterworks-concert-5/
LOCATION:Thomas Wolfe Auditorium\, 87 Haywood St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:ASO Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T175959Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T175809Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Guild Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-program-5/
LOCATION:Asheville Symphony Office\, 27 College Place\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
CATEGORIES:Symphony & Guild Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190710T145314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212851Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Friday Symphony Talk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/friday-symphony-talk-6/
LOCATION:to be determined
CATEGORIES:Symphony Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212542Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212701Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T140406Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190801T023126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T134323Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Guild Annual Meeting and Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-annual-meeting-and-program/
LOCATION:The Cliffs at Walnut Cove\, 3 Cliffs Ridge Parkway\, Arden\, NC
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:35.4714044;-82.5821884
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Cliffs at Walnut Cove 3 Cliffs Ridge Parkway Arden NC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Cliffs Ridge Parkway:geo:-82.5821884,35.4714044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20190804T090055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T134231Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20200822T100019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T205833Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20200822T100022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T235902Z
UID:10000700-1621346400-1621355400@ashevillesymphonyguild.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20210603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20210201T203726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T203905Z
UID:10000704-1622678400-1622937599@ashevillesymphonyguild.org
SUMMARY:2021 Guild Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Downsizing? Moving? Simplifying your life and your kids don’t want your treasures? \n \n\nScheduled for June 3-5\, the Asheville Symphony Guild is hosting an estate sale for this year’s major spring fundraising event\, held in conjunction with the WNC Bridge Foundation.\n\n \n\nHow can you help?\n\n \n\nWe need lots of donated “estate sale-quality” items. During your spring cleaning this year\, search your closets and storage areas for unneeded and unwanted high-quality items. Maybe there were a few items you considered for our recent Brunk auction\, but fit better here. Now is another chance to donate these items to a great cause!\n\n \n\nPlease pass the word on to your friends\, as well.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nTypes of items to consider for donation: Furniture in good condition\, ceramics\, tableware\, glassware\, silver\, art\, books\, working lamps\, decorative items\, artwork\, high-quality new or vintage linens\, couture or vintage clothing\, jewelry\, high-end fishing equipment\, vintage tools\, electric tools\, musical instruments and mirrors.\n\n \n\nTo help gauge acceptable items\, ask yourself this: Would you pay at least $20 for such an item at an estate sale?\n\n \n\nTo make it as easy as possible for you to donate\, we’re offering several choices for dropping off your items — and you can also schedule a pick-up of large items from your home.\n\n \n\nMore information will follow in the coming weeks and months. For now\, start making plans to participate in this fundraiser (and think of items you may be able to donate!) for the Asheville Symphony Guild.\n\n \n\nPlease contact the following committee members with any questions or donations:\n\n \n\nRobin Harben: robharben@yahoo.com\nBetty Fox: foxbtty@aol.com\nSylvia Cassel: sylvia.cassel@gmail.com\n\n \nWe look forward to seeing you and your treasures!
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/2021-guild-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20200822T100057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T033954Z
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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:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213836
CREATED:20200813T195137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T160416Z
UID:10000696-1623751200-1623756600@ashevillesymphonyguild.org
SUMMARY:Guild Annual Meeting and Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ashevillesymphonyguild.org/event/guild-annual-meeting-and-program-2/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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