August 1
COSMIC CHARLIE CONCERT, 10 pm, Visulite Theater, Charlotte. Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. Rather than mimicking the Grateful Dead exactly, Cosmic Charlie chooses to tap into the Dead's energy and style as a foundation on which to build. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.visulite.com or call 704.358.9200.
MOUNTAIN DANCE AND FOLK FESTIVAL, 7 pm, Diana Wortham Theater, downtown Asheville. The 81st annual edition of this event showcases the best of the regions traditional and old-time musicians, mountain dance groups, cloggers, ballad singers and storytellers. Ends August 2. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child. For more information, visit http://www.folkheritage.org or call 828.257.4530.
ANTIQUE FAIR, 10 am – 5 pm, Asheville Civic Center. One of the oldest antiques show in the Southeast.. Show goes through August 3. Tickets are $10 for run of show. For more information, visit http://www.ashevilleantiquesfair.com.
August 2
BACK DECK CONCERT, 6-8 pm, Little Rainbow Row’s back deck, corner of Greenville Highway and West Blue Ridge Road, Flat Rock. Rock Killough will perform. Barbecue and pizza will be available for purchase. Attendees are urged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free.
OPERA, 7:30 pm., Brevard Music Center, Brevard College, Brevard. The opera “Little Women” will be presented. For tickets and details, visit www.brevardmusic.org.
BIG MAMMA’S HOUSE OF BURLESQUE, 9 pm, Visulite Theater, Charlotte. The bounce and beauty of burlesque, as seem by Big Momma’s Productions. 18+ show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 the day of the show. For more information, visit www.visulite.com or call 704.358.9200.
August 3
THE MISER, 7 pm, Warehouse Theater, Greenville, SC. See Moliere’s classic as directed by John Fagan. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.warehousetheatre.com or call 864.235.6948.
August 6
WRITERS BLOCK CONCERT, 6:30pm, The Auditorium at the Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville. Cash bar opens in the Great Hall at 5:30pm for 'social hour' before the concert and the auditorium opens at 6pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, www.knoxtix.com or by calling 865.523.7521.
August 7
CONCERT IN THE PARK, 7 pm, Lake Tomahawk, Black Mountain. Eliza Lynn and her band will perform in a free outdoor concert.
TOMFOOLERY, 8 pm, Centre Stage, Greenville, SC. Just in time for the 2008 election season, Centre Stage presents Tomfoolery, a musical revue of the witty, wicked, offbeat and thoroughly twisted world of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer. Tickets start at $20. For more information, visit www.centrestage.org or call 877.377.1339.
EDUCATING RITA, 8 pm, Queen City Theatre, Charlotte. Queen City Theatre Company, after the critic and audience success with Side Show, is happy to present the acclaimed play "Educating Rita" written by Willy Russell. Tickets are $20, with student discounts available. For more information visit www.queencitytheatre.com or by call at 704.372.1000.
HURRICANE & OTHER FORCES OF NATURE, 8-10 pm, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. Presented by Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance. For tickets and more information, call 828-257-4530 or visit dwtheatre.com.
August 9
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER, 10am- 4pm, EarthFare-South, Asheville. A benefit for AHS! There will be a dog wash, dog trainer Q&A with AHS trainer Gina Phairis, veggie & vegan plates @ the Earth Grill, an animal communicator, animal CPR classes, and more. 5% of EarthFare's sales for the day will go to AHS! For more information contact Leah Kaselak at 828.236.3885 extension 311.
SHINDIG ON THE GREEN, 7-10 pm, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Asheville. Watch a stage show or an informal jam session celebrating Appalachian bluegrass and folk music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, family and friends. Concessions available. Free.
August 11
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, 8 am, Appalachian Regional Development Institute, Appalachian State University, Boone. The ARDI will hold its eighth annual leadership summit. The theme is “Accelerating our Economy: Tapping Creative Assets.” Registration costs $65. To register online visit www.ardisummit.com.
August 12
OUTDOOR CONCERT, 7 pm, lawn at the Hinds University Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. WCU’s Summer Concert Series will feature Farpoint in concert. Free.
FILM SCREENING, 7:30 pm, The Porter Center for Performing Arts, Brevard College, Brevard. The Classic Summer Movie Series will feature “Grease,” which was released in 1978. Tickets are $5. For more information call 828.884.8330.
August 15
DOWNTOWN AFTER FIVE, 5-9 pm, North Lexington Avenue, at Interstate I-240 and Hiawassee Street, downtown Asheville. A free outdoor music show will feature two bands — Peggy Ratusz and Shannon Whitworth and the Jeff Sipe Band.
WOMANSONG, 7:30 pm, Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC-Asheville. Benefit concert entitled, “Big Legged Women” featuring specials guests The Righteous Mothers from Seattle on August 15 and 16 . Tickets are available fonline at www.womansong.org or at the door. The cost is $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $7 for children and students.
SACRED MUSIC & YOGA FESTIVAL, 3am – 12pm, Prama Institute, Marshall. Event runs from August 15-17. In the spirit of community and service this first annual festival will feature Asheville's favorite yoga teachers and a world class line up of sacred music. Proceeds go to bring yoga to people in need. Festival tickets start at $54. For more information, visit www.namasteasheville.com/workshops.html or call 828.252.8149.
August 17
COMEDIAN RALPHIE MAY, 9 pm, McGlohon Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Veteran comedian Ralphie May’s popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series LAST COMIC STANDING. Tickets start at $25. For more information, go to www.blumenthalcenter.org or call 704.372.1000.
August 21
YAPPY HOUR, 6-8 pm, Cedar Crest Inn, Asheville. A happy hour for dogs and their people, Yappy Hour features arf d'oeuvres and doggie daiquiri's for the pooches, and beer, wine or soda and appetizers for the humans. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Dogs free. For more information contact Leah Kaselak at 828.236.3885 extension 311.
August 22
THE THREE CUCKHOLDS, 8 pm, Warehouse Theatre, Greenville, SC. Play by Leon Katz, adopted by Bill Irwin. The play will run from August 22 through September 6. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.warehousetheatre.com or call 864.235.6948.
GOOMBAY FESTIVAL, 1-10 pm, YMI Cultural Center, Asheville. Event goes through August 24. Enjoy drums, African-America dancers, local gospel groups, food, crafts and more. For full schedule, visit www.ymicc.org/goombay.html or call 828.252.4614.
August 28
COMEDIAN JOHN REEP, 7:30 pm, McGlohon Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte. If you don’t know the Hickory native from “Last Comic Standing,” perhaps you have seen him on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” or the half-hour special “Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep.” Jon Reep is known to millions as the redheaded hillbilly in the Dodge Ram commercials who leans out of a beat-up car and utters the now famous line: “That thing gotta Hemi?” Tickets start at $25. For more information, go to www.blumenthalcenter.org or call 704.372.1000.
August 29
GLENIS REDMOND READING, 7pm, Malaprop’s, Asheville. Local award-winning poet, educator, performer, and activist Glenis Redmond, who has just been named Honorary Spokesperson for WNCAP’s Raise Your Hand, will deliver her poetry with the verve and passion that have won her prizes and poetry slams across the country. Don’t miss the reading and launch of Redmond’s new collection, Under the Sun.
September 7
EIGISTI & LAGE JAZZ DUO, 7pm, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. This concert is part of the WNC Jazz Society’e Concert Series and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office or by calling (828) 257-4530. Tickets are $21 for members, $29 for non-members, and $10 for students with valid school ID (new membership applications are accepted at every performance). For more information about the artists and the WNC Jazz Society, please visit www.wncjazzsociety.org.
September 18
YAPPY HOUR, 6-8 pm, EarthFare-Westgate, Asheville. A happy hour for dogs and their people, Yappy Hour features arf d'oeuvres and doggie daiquiri's for the pooches, and beer, wine or soda and appetizers for the humans. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Dogs free. For more information contact Leah Kaselak at 828.236.3885 extension 311.
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