Asheville area acoustic music, classical, comedy, more
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Acoustic
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo & Lunch Money: July 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville. Family hip-hop. A portion of proceeds benefit Smart Start of Buncombe County. $10, $8 in advance, children under 3 free. 285-9333 or www.theorangepeel.net.
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival: July 31-Aug. 2, 7 p.m., Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville. Showcases mountain performers who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. $20, $10 age 12 and younger; three-night package $45, children $24. 257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.
Al Petteway and Amy White: Aug. 10, 3 p.m., Flat Rock Cinema at The Singleton Center, 2700 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock. $15. 697-2463 or www.magnoliaconcertseries.com.
N.C. State Bluegrass Festival: Aug. 14-16, noon-10 p.m., Tom Johnson Rally Park and Camping Center, 1885 U.S. 70 W., Marion. Open Stage daily from 11 a.m.-noon. Bring lawn chairs (no high back chairs). No alcoholic beverages. $30 in advance until Aug. 4, then $35 at the gate. Three-day $75 in advance, $85 at the gate. Ages 6-13 $15 or three-day $40 in advance, $45 at the gate. Children under 6 are free when accompanied by parents. www.adamsbluegrass.com or 800-225-7802.
“Paloma Devi in Concert-A Full Moon Evening of Devotional Music”: Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. $20 advance, $25 at the door. Get advance tickets at Malaprop’s, 55 Haywood St., or by credit card at http://www.brightstarevents.net.
“A Toast To The Steins”: Aug. 24, 4 p.m., Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave., Asheville. Sopranos Amanda Horton and Allyson MacCauley, baritone David Fields, and tenor Andrew Hiler. AmiciMusic’s artistic director Daniel Weiser will accompany on piano. The concert puts a spotlight on Leonard Bernstein, one of America’s greatest composers. All seats reserved. Call 252-8660 for tickets. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts included.
Auditions
Song O’ Sky Chorus: 6:45-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Calvary Baptist Church, 531 Haywood Road, Asheville. Song O’ Sky Chorus invites women who love to sing and would like to learn the craft of a cappella harmony to visit a rehearsal. Contact Wendy Bell at 866-824-9547 or www.songosky.org.
The Singer Songwriter’s Series at Tucker’s Barn: Aug. 28, 1841 Cafe, 117 Main St., Lenoir. Accepting registrations for artists to be part of inaugural series. Each event comprised of four N.C. artists performing their own compilations. Fourth Thursday evening through October. Finale on The Square Nov. 8. All artists invited to perform at finale. Admission $5. Buffet $10. www.TuckersBarn.com or 729-5959.
Christian, Gospel
PubSing: Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m., French Broad Brewery, 101 Fairview Road, Asheville. Jam session for old-time gospel and Americana inspirational music. Contact Monty Wooten at 254-1114 or info@forestguide.com.
Classical, Choral
Brevard Concert Orchestra: July 27, 3-5 p.m., Brevard Music Center, 349 Andante Lane, Brevard. Dvorak’s lyrical Symphony No. 8. Also features Barber’s Violin Concerto by acclaimed violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins. 862-2105 or brevardmusic.org for ticketing information.
Piano competition finals: July 27, 7 p.m., Brevard Music Center. 862-2105 or brevardmusic.org.
“Sunday Concerts at Providence”: July 27, 3 p.m., Providence Baptist Church, 1201 Oakland St., Hendersonville. The free, informal concert features Katie Cilluffo, soprano, and Bryant Belin, baritone, accompanied by pianist Andrew Rogelberg. For more information, call Robert Hudson at 693-3081.
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival: 7:30 p.m. July 27 at Performing Arts Center, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville, and 7:30 p.m. July 29 at Kittredge Theatre on Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa. $21.40, students age 25 and younger admitted free with ID. www.swannanoachambermusic.com or 771-3050. For Waynesville performances, call 452-0593.
Brahms clarinet quintet: July 28, 7:30 p.m., Brevard Music Center. Chamber Music at Searcy program includes Mozart’s Flute Quartet No. 3 in C major, K. 285b and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115. 862-2105 or brevardmusic.org.
Mozart sonatas for piano and violin: July 29, 7 p.m., Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq. By violinist Carolyn Huebl and pianist Craig Nies. $6 members, $10 non-members. 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org.
Chamber Music of Franz Schubert: July 30, 7:30 p.m., Brevard Music Center. Program to include Schubert’s Sonata in A minor, D. 821, “Arpeggione”, Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock), D. 965, and Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, D. 898. 862-2105 or brevardmusic.org.
Comedy Performance
Comedy Night: Aug. 7, 8 p.m., The Depot, 282 S. Main St., Marshall. Proceeds go to Neighbors In Need Food Shelf. $10, $6 ages 5-18. Audience participation comedy hosted by Asheville comic Randy Robins. 333-3882.
Film Screenings
Classic Movie Nights: “The Big Lebowski” July 29, 6:30 p.m., Mountain Mojo Coffee House, 381 Old Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. Free. 545-2251.
Outdoor film series: “Neighbors” July 31, 9:30 p.m., Western Carolina University’s Central Plaza, N.C. 107, Cullowhee. Free. 227-3618.
“The Story Of Citizens United vs. FEC”: Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 500 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Film series about corporate money in politics and how it impacts our democracy. Hosted by Move To Amend. Free.
Free Concerts
Musicke Antiqua: July 29, 7:30 p.m., Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St., Brevard. Dressed in costume, Musicke Antiqua performs on replicas of early music instruments including seven sizes of recorders, double reed instruments, strings, and percussion. Free but donations accepted. 883-8344 or 884-2645.
One Leg Up: July 31, 7 p.m., Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain. Mixture of upbeat Gypsy jazz, Latin, swing and original jazz compositions. 669-8610.
Friday Night Live at Elaine’s Piano Bar: Aug. 1, 8:15-9:30 p.m., Fridays, until Sept. 5, The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville. Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar. www.groveparkinn.com.
Adam Brooks Dudding: Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain. Formerly with bands Flying Blind, Bucktown Kickback, Shanghai Newgrass Project. 669-8610.
Gigi Dover & The Big Love: Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Rogers Park, 55 W. Howard St., Tryon. 859-6655.
Shindig on the Green: Aug. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 7 p.m., Pack Square Park, 121 College St., Asheville. Mountain music and dancing.
RiverMusic concert series: Aug. 9, 5-10 p.m., RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Music by Soldier’s Heart, Ashley Heath and Plankeye Peggy. Facilities for locking up bikes. Also a paddle-up option. Beer and food trucks. 252-8474 or www.theriverwhisperer.blogspot.com.
A Social Function: Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain. Top 40 and dance band. 669-8610.
Sol Driven Train: Aug. 21, 5 p.m., downtown Hendersonville.
Bob Sinclair Duo & The Lazy Birds: Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Rogers Park, 55 W. Howard St., Tryon. 859-6655.
Illusion/Magic
Masters of Illusion: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Family friendly event. Grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers. Guests under 21 years of age are restricted to level 2 of the casino. $20-$45. www.Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
“Magic, Mirth & Meaning” magic show: Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St., Asheville. Fundraiser for The Vanishing Wheelchair. Story tellers, singers, magicians, and jugglers. Free with donations appreciated. 391-6965 or 866-407-9463.
Pop/Rock
Gimme Abbey: Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. A tribute to The Beatles & The Rolling Stones. $20, $18, $15. 866-273-4615 or www.gimmeabbey.com.
Puppetry and Storytelling
A Storytelling Dinner Theatre: Aug. 2, St. Johns Episcopal Church, 290 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville. The Storytelling Sims: Wayne & Jane Sims. Humorists, historians, tandem tellers. Dinner with Italian menu at 6 p.m., storytelling 7 p.m. $15 storytelling, $20 dinner and storytelling. Dinner reservations required. 298-3553.
From staff reports