An exotic PORTS OF CALL dinner presented with the flare of our symphony’s Conductor Maestro Butorac. Darko has composed, arranged and will prepare a culinary journey from west to east exploring the aromas and flavors of Mediterranean cultures for his audience to enjoy at this feast. One by one he will introduce you to some […]
Parents and Grandparents, treat your children, grandchildren and yourselves to an afternoon train ride filled with fun, games, pizza lunch, treats and music! Guests arrive at the Craggy Mountain Railroad in Woodfin. Then all aboard! Climb onto the open-air covered train to join your personal conductor Rocky Hollifield. Enjoy a two mile (twenty minute) train […]
You don’t want to miss the last Guild program of the year. Our own Darko Butorac will present a preview of the 2022-2023 season. This is also an Amadeus Festival year, with special events and guest performers. Come join your Guild friends, meet with our gifted musical director, and get a sneak peek on the […]
Come to enjoy a fun-filled musical evening of pop, blues and Broadway music with the Honey Music Collective. A casual meal of heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts will delight your palates and the beautiful view of our Asheville mountains will pleasure your eyes, as the music will warm your hearts. The Honey Music Collective is […]
Come experience the flavorful food and delightful wines of the south of France at the lovely Biltmore Lake home of BA and Gary Schenk. Provencal cuisine is famous for its powerful flavors and simple, farm-to-table ingredients. Provence’s warm, Mediterranean climate influences its cuisine: abundant seafood, fresh produce, and aromatic herbs. Your hosts have planned […]
GUILD POTLUCK Returns to the Pavilion at the Governor’s Western NC Residence on September 9th!! Make your reservations now for this popular event. Guild Board Members will provide the entrees and you may choose to bring appetizers, salads, side dishes, or desserts (one dish per household) when you make your reservations. Also, this is BYOB. […]
***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #1*** Come and enjoy German and Austrian dishes beginning with Vienna sausage bites and Braunschweiger dip. Pork tenderloin accompanied by spaetzle, red cabbage and applesauce will be next. Ending the meal will be Black Forest Crisp and Deutsche Apfel Kuchen.
What could be better than brunch and live music from two of our very own Guild musicians! Join us at Carol McCollum’s beautiful home to hear Carol and Katie Osborne combine their musical talents. With Carol at the piano and Katie on the cello, we will be treated to a special concert of music ranging […]
We are so fortunate to present Jason Posnock as our speaker at the October 20 Guild program. We know Jason as the concertmaster of the Asheville Symphony, and it will be a pleasure to meet with him and enjoy his artistry and skill on the violin in a smaller setting. Join us on Thursday, October […]
***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #2*** Join us and savor dishes from the Middle East. This area has many flavors to tantalize your tastebuds! Marinated meats, grains, delightful salads and appetizers. Leave it to your hosts to create a dinner with interesting wine pairings that won’t disappoint! We will end our dinner with a delicious dessert and coffee […]
Join us for a delightful evening with your Symphony friends to celebrate the new Musical Feast season. We are happy to once again offer you a chance to get to know Daniel and Caroline Crupi. They have been part of the Symphony family for a little over a year, and we are delighted that they […]
You don’t want to miss this discussion by Evan Baker, November 17th, 10:00am, ASO Conference Room. As a scholar specializing in the history of opera, he is the perfect speaker when the ASO will perform “Night at the Opera” on Saturday evening. Evan Baker (PhD, 1993, New York University) is an independent scholar specializing in the history […]
***POST-SYMPHONY TALK #3*** Most great Italian opera composers were from the north: Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini and Mascagni (Bellini, alas, was from Catania). We will gather to dine and continue to explore Great Italian Opera from our collective experiences, our favorite composers, operas and singers with excerpts from the genre playing in the background. A […]
Dr. Nancy Cable, Chancellor of UNC – Asheville and a member of the Symphony Board of Directors, opens her beautiful arts and crafts designed home to help the Guild celebrate the holiday season. Come join us for wine and music as we enjoy this special PLACE on the UNCA campus. Mix and mingle with new […]