Friday, October 21, 2011

Weekend Happenings 10-21 to 10-23

Asheville Bravo Concerts: National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China

 

Back by popular demand! In the 2009-2010 season this act sold out to an ecstatic audience. Bravo is proud to announce the return, direct from Beijing, of The National Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China (China National Acrobatic Troupe). Established by the government of the People’s Republic of China in 1950, they perform around the globe, winning high honors and awards, including the Presidential Gold Award at the Cirque de Demain Festival in Paris, and the Golden Clown Award at the 28th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. A dizzying physical display in stunning colors to delight and astound the whole family.

Sunday, October 23rd @ 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Tickets range from $15-60

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
87 Haywood St.
Asheville , NC 28801



UNC Asheville Presents BOOFEST 2011


Who: Kids 11 and under Where: Kimmel Arena on the Campus of UNC Asheville Wear your best costume and join our student-athletes for an afternoon filled with fun and games. Every child in costume will receive a goody-bag courtesy of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Admission is FREE!

UNC Asheville Health and Fitness Center and Track
1 university heights
Asheville , NC 28804



Corey Smith

 

Writing a biography can be similar to writing a song, I suppose. If I make a commitment to preserving my stream of consciousness and resist the temptation to stop and judge myself it might even be as therapeutic. The problem is the scope. Thirty-three years is a long time to squeeze into a few paragraphs and I’m not sure my inner voice is capable of being so concise. Where do I begin? Where do I end? What do I include? What do I leave out? Yep. This is a lot like songwriting. I’ll start with the present—the so-called gift of now—though I’m home alone and it hardly feels like a gift. Shannon and the boys (ages 4 and 5) left yesterday to visit family in Ohio. I would’ve gone with them, but I’ll be leaving first thing in the morning for a string of dates in the Southeast. The empty house is unnaturally quiet and it’s driving me nuts. Surprisingly, I find myself longing for the noise and commotion that I’m normally trying to suppress. - Corey Smith

Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:00 - 11:45 PM

$18 advance / $20 door

Ages 16+

The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville , NC 28801




Family Nature Scavenger Hunt with WNCA

 

Join the Western North Carolina Alliance on Saturday, October 22, for a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Put your knowledge of nature to the test as you explore the French Broad River Park during this fun-filled family event. Enjoy the Fall colors, discover the natural world and compete against other families to earn the title of the “most skilled detective”. Activities will start at 1 pm at the French Broad River Gazebo with our Assistant Riverkeeper, Nick Rose. Meet other families and learn about invasive plants, their impacts along the river, and how to identify them around the park. Each family will receive a nature detective "book" with a list of items to find, clues and riddles. Will you be the first to find every item? After the hunt each team will use the items they found around the park to create a Nature Box Diorama to take home. So bring the kids and enjoy a fun Fall day in the park!

Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 @ 01:00 - 4:00 PM

 Admission is FREE!

Contact WNCA at (828) 258-8737 to register for the event.

French Broad River Park
Lyman Street and Amboy Road
Asheville , NC 28806



Howl-o-Ween

 

An all day event - games, presentations, crafts and more. Come in costume and participate in our Costume Contest at 5:00pm. Prizes for all contest participants. Age catagories: 1-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11-15 & older. Costume catagories: Scariest, Most Original, and Most Charming. This is a non-scary event for families, so bring out your toddlers for some fun in the sun. This is a great way to try out the costumes a week ahead of Holloween evening.

Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 @ 10:00AM -7:00PM

WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd.
Asheville , NC 28805



Super Science Saturdays

 

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages!

Saturday, Oct 22, 2011

Admission is FREE with museum admission.
The Health Adventure
Pack Square
Asheville , NC 28801

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