Clear up your schedule! Weekend activity report for 11/18 - 11/20

65th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade

 The 65th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00am. This year’s parade theme —“Days Gone By” — pays respect to the history of our community and parade… to times past when life was less fast paced... and the best memories shared by all of Christmas and other seasonal holidays of the past. We know we’ll see some creative entries. Our judges’ scoring will be based on creativity, entertainment factor and best use of theme.Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories. 

Date: Nov 19, 2011

Time: 11:00 AM-02:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Asheville  

Lykke Li

Channeling the demise of The Shangri La’s leader of the pack, women under the influence, ladies and gentlemen of the canyon, a Kung-fu Marianne Faithful and an armed Nancy Sinatra on peyote, Lykke Li made music. Out of her head came voodoo drums, a few aching chords, churning and unholy, staggering and lolloping, and a voice that had suddenly turned from yearning to demanding, from fragile to undressed.

Date: Nov 19, 2011

Time: 09:00 PM-11:45 PM

Cost: $28 advance / $30 door

Location:

The Orange Peel101 Biltmore AvenueAsheville , NC 28801

The Bloodroots Barter

 The buckwild Southeast Kentucky American Mountain Macabre band, The Bloodroots Barter, will make their debut Jack of The Wood performance on Friday Nov. 18th. This year in Asheville The BRB has played Brewgrass Fest and the Barley's Brewgrass Afterparty, Westville Pub, and most recently The Bandwagon art space with River Whyless. Their Jack of The Wood show is in the middle of their 6 week fall tour through TN, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, and KY in their veggie oil powered tour (school)bus. Come see the band that everyone in Asheville is talking about. Boot stomping and booty shaking will certainly ensue.

Date: Nov 18, 2011 to Nov 19, 2011

Time: 08:00 PM-01:00 AM

Location:

Jack of the Wood
95 Patton Ave
Asheville , NC 28801

Lighting Celebration in Town Square

Join Biltmore Park Town Square for our Holiday Lighting Celebration. This free event includes strolling carolers, magicians, a horse-drawn carriage, visits with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and much more! At 7 p.m. Santa Claus will lead a countdown to illuminate the 25 foot Christmas Tree along Town Square Boulevard. Bring your camera, all photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus are complimentary throughout the evening. 

Date: Nov 18, 2011

Time: 06:00 PM-09:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location:

Biltmore Park® Town Square
Town Square Boulevard
Asheville , NC 28803

3rd Annual Asheville Christmas Show

 Featuring our very own Asheville Lyric Opera soloists to enchant your evening. In addition, the Asheville Choral Society, the Greater Asheville Gospel Choir and the Western North Carolina Rockettes will perform. Opera, madrigals, holiday music and more will be performed at the show to delight any audience.

Date: Nov 18, 2011

Time: 07:30 PM

Cost: Adults: $21-$36/ Students: $13-$26

Location:

Diana Wortham Theatre
2 South Pack Square
Asheville , NC 28801

19th Century Carolina Christmas

 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.

Date: Nov 16, 2011 to Jan 01, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM-04:00 PM

Location:

Smith-McDowell House
283 Victoria Rd.
Asheville , NC 28801

Live From WVL Radio Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life

 It’s Christmas Eve, 1945, and only a handful of radio actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life and keep the radio station afloat. This clever stage adaptation breathes new life into the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls. A co-production with North Carolina Stage Company.

Date: Nov 16, 2011 to Nov 27, 2011

Cost: TBA

Location:

North Carolina Stage Company
15 Stage Lane
Asheville , NC 28801

National Gingerbread House Competition & Display

 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.

Date: Nov 16, 2011 to Jan 01, 2012

Cost: Free Community Viewing Days are Monday-Thursday only.

Details: Resort Guests may view the display at anytime.

Location:

Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville , NC 28804

Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evenings

  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.

Date: Nov 11, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Time: 05:30 PM-09:00 PM

Cost: A special ticket is required. Visit website for details.

Details:

Biltmore is open to guests from 8:30a.m.–8:00p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 8:30a.m.–9:00p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Biltmore House closes at 4:30p.m. for daytime visitation and opens back up at 5:30pm for Candlelight.

Location:

Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
Asheville , NC 28803