Wednesday, November 30, 2011

What To Do This Weekend 12/02 - 12/04

Christmas in Appalachia


December 03, 2011 - December 03, 2011 
Location: Montreat Conference Center
Address: PO Box 969, Montreat, NC 28757
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: Adults $20; Children 12 & under $10; Group Rate (10 or more adults) $15 per person
Contact: Judy Miller 
Phone: 828-685-8313

"Christmas in Appalachia" Fundraising Concert for Shindig on the Green. The concert features headliner The Cockman Family, AppalachiaSong and clogging and buck dance demos. Master of Ceremonies: Glenn Bannerman.

Jinglefest 

December 04, 2011 - December 04, 2011
 Location: Pack Square Park 
Address: 1 W Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801 
Times: 2:00pm 
Admission: Free 
Contact: Asheville Downtown Association 
Phone: 828-251-9973

 Jinglefest is back! On December 4, we'll start off at 2 pm at Roger McGuire Green Terrace in Pack Square Park with traditional Christmas caroling, dance performances, lots of holiday games and contests for kids, parents and even grandparents. Since Downtown JingleFest is sponsored by Fun Depot this year, you know it will be FUN! And of course, in keeping with tradition, we expect to see Santa stop by to meet with the kids. There will be elves and reindeer and hot cider and cocoa and snacks and snowmen and snowballs and just some good old-fashioned holiday spirit in the air.


19th Century Carolina Christmas


November 16, 2011 - January 01, 2012 
Location: Smith-McDowell House Museum 
Address: 283 Victoria Rd., Asheville, NC 28801
Contact Info: (828) 253-9231

Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way. The Smith-McDowell House Museum's time-line of authentically decorated period rooms showcase the evolution of Christmas celebrations and decorations.


Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk


December 02, 2011 - December 02, 2011 
Location: Downtown Asheville 
Address: Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 
Admission: Free

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Invites you to visit the downtown galleries to enjoy the fine art and craft that they have to offer.


Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evenings


November 11, 2011 - December 31, 2011 
Location: Biltmore 
Address: One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803 
Admission: A special ticket is required.
Contact Info: 800-411-3812 or 828-225-1333

As daylight fades into dusk, candlelight and firelight accent Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor, accented by live entertainment and outside illuminations.Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets are available by reservation only, and include an evening self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens and Biltmore Winery. Advance reservations are required.






Dashing Through The Snow


November 18, 2011 - December 03, 2011 
Location: Asheville Community Theatre 
Address: 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801 
Admission: $22.00 Adult, $19.00 Senior or Student*, $12.00 Children**, $11.00 Rush
Contact Info: 828-254-1320

Take a trip to Tinsel, Texas for the latest comedy from Asheville’s favorite playwriting trio. In this family-friendly Christmas comedy, a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrives at the Snowflake Inn and proceeds to deck the halls with holiday hilarity! This play will be more fun than a joy ride in a one horse open sleigh!

Holly Jolly Christmas In Black Mountain


December 02, 2011 - December 02, 2011 
Location: Black Mountain 
Address: Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, Black Mountain, NC 28711 
Admission: Free
Contact Info: (828) 669-2177

Spend a festive evening visiting downtown shops of Black Mountains!


Plaid Tidings


November 30, 2011 - December 22, 2011 
Location: Flat Rock Playhouse 
Address: 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731 
Admission: $40
Contact Info: Main box office: (828) 693-0731

Music and Lyrics by Various Artists?The holidays have never sounded so good! After two hugely successful productions of Forever Plaid, our boys are back to do their Christmas Special. The Forever Plaid sequel is a show for the whole family. Christmas with your favorite four Plaids will feature pop songs from the 50's along with Christmas standards that have all been "Plaid-erized,"

The Polar Express At The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad


November 04, 2011 - December 24, 2011 
Location: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 
Address: 226 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 
Admission: Multiple levels of tickets are available. Check website or call for ticketing.
Contact Info: 1-800-872-4681

Get into the Christmas Spirit by enjoying a 1 hour and 15 minute round-trip journey to the "North Pole" Read along with the magical story and meet Santa himself! Guests will receive warm cocoa and special treats. First Class Upgrade for The Polar Express™ will receive warm cocoa in a POLAR EXPRESS souvenir mug and other treats, all served up in our premium first class seating coaches. Ride The Polar Express™ Christmas Eve Limited for an unforgettable evening and recieve a special Christmas souvenir.

A Dickens Christmas In The Village


December 02, 2011 - December 04, 2011 
Location: Historic Biltmore Village 
Address: 7 All Souls Crescent, Asheville, NC 28803 
Admission: Free
Contact Info: 828-274-8788

The stage will be continuously filled with musicians, choral groups, singers, dancers, and the Montford Park Players performing scenes from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This year the Festival will feature more than 300 performers who, after their stage segment, will rove throughout the Village entertaining on the streets and in the shops and restaurants. And when dusk turns into evening, the more than 250,000 white lights outlining the historic buildings will combine with the streetlights to enhance the ambiance. Shops will stay open both evenings until 7pm with many of the shopkeepers dressed in Victorian-era garb. The Village will be decked out with Fraser fir holiday wreaths on each streetlight, on the entrance doors to the shops and for sale in locations throughout the Village.

National Gingerbread House Competition & Display


November 16, 2011 - January 01, 2012 
Location: Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 
Address: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 
Admission: Free Community Viewing Days are Monday-Thursday only.
Contact Info: (800) 438-5800

 Contestants from across the country will bring their culinary masterpieces to The Grove Park Inn this holiday season. Delight in the imagination shown in these sugar-and-spice creations, strolling through the competition display is a sure way to be swept up in the holiday spirit.

The Grove "Bark" Inn Gingerbread Doghouse Competition & Display


December 04, 2011 - December 07, 2011 
Location: Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 
Address: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 
Admission: Free 
 Phone: 800-438-0050

 Celebrate the holiday season with a fun event that will give you something to "bark" about! New for 2011, The Grove "Bark" Inn Gingerbread Doghouse Competition & Display! Similar to The National Gingerbread House CompetitionTM, contestants are invited to build a doghouse, but there's a twist - entries must be constructed and composed completely of dog-edible materials. A panel of judges will select winners in each category and display attendees will each vote for the "People's Choice" award. Visitors are invited to view the houses and help local animals in need!






Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Home Sales Increase Across The Country

The National Association of Realtors recently released their 2011 3rd Quarter Housing Report. In the report, they showed that combined sales of single family homes, condos and co-ops increased in EVERY state as compared to the 3rd quarter of last year. Here are the state-by-state numbers. 

Monday, November 21, 2011

Beautiful Mountain Estate w/ 7+ Acres in Fletcher

10 Duncan Creek Rd.
Fletcher, NC 485575 

4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath

2100 sq. ft. (+900 sq. ft. finished basement)
7.75 Acres

Offered at $375,000
MLS Number 485575