It's the greatest story never told, at least not as we are telling it this year. With a new script, new direction, new score, new choreography it is a story as old as time, and as fresh as the next performance. "Unto These Hills…a retelling" is a poignant drama that tells the story of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, from the arrival of the Europeans and the forced exile along the Trail of Tears in 1838–39, to the ultimate revival of tribal life and tradition that survives today. The third longest running outdoor drama in the nation features live music, ritual dance, and authentic Cherokee costumes, set onstage in a 2,800-seat mountainside amphitheater. Since its inaugural debut in 1950, over 5 million visitors have attended the memorable drama.

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16 Patton presents original fine art by Southeastern artists for residential and private collectors. Paintings, sculpture, glass, and ceramics are presented in an intimate gallery setting in historic downtown Asheville.

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Featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, ironwork, glass, baskets, prints, and much more from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, recognized worldwide for excellence in craftsmanship and design for over 75 years.

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Contemporary Southern Folk Art, North Carolina wood-fried pottery, custom picture frames, and a generous helping of whimsy, exuberance and inspiration.

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Ariel Gallery Asheville's contemporary craft collective. Featuring a wide range of Fine Craft created by its preeminent local members. Ariel Gallery: for the Well Crafted Life.

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The Asheville Area Arts Council's galleries, The Front Gallery, The Back Gallery and The Boardroom Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, seek to represent local established and emerging artists and groups.

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Be inspired by world-class special exhibitions and the Asheville Art Museum's outstanding collection, showcasing the very best of 20th and 21st century American art and the cultural heritage and contemporary art of Western North Carolina. This award winning Museum presents 14 exhibitions and hundreds of public programs annually and welcomes visitors of all ages.

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Each year, Asheville Bravo Concerts brings world-renowned musical artists to Western North Carolina, featuring orchestra, operetta, vocal groups, ballet, choir and dance. Subscriptions and individual concert tickets available for this spectacular season.

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The Asheville Choral Society, 150 voices strong, is in its 31st year of bringing innovative, challenging choral masterpieces to its Western North Carolina audience.

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Centrally located in downtown Asheville, the Civic Center is Western North Carolina's home to conventions, trade and consumer shows, educational program, and entertainment events. The facility consists of a 25,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a Banquet Hall, a 7,700 seat Arena and the 2,400 seat Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

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For more than six decades, Asheville Community Theatre has been delighting audiences with high quality entertainment, making us the oldest continuously operating theatre in Asheville and one of the oldest community theatres in the nation! In our 63rd season, we offer classic and contemporary comedies, musicals and dramas in both our 399 seat Heston Mainstage Auditorium and our 49 seat black box theatre, 35below.

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The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre (ACDT), founded in 1979, is Western North Carolina's first modern dance company. A diverse repertory reflects both traditional and experimental forms of modern dance.

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Take a self-guided tour and explore the diversity of art found in downtown Asheville galleries. City Center Art Walks held annually in April, June, August and October.

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The ALO is the professional opera company of Western North Carolina celebrating its 10th anniversary season. Producing three fully staged operas with world renowned singers, directors, and conductors.

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The Asheville Symphony marks its 48th season with a series of Masterworks concerts featuring the music of Beethoven, Gershwin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and other renowned composers.

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Bella Vista Art Gallery represents exceptional contemporary artists. We offer to our collectors, art that will challenge and intrigue viewers for generations. Our gallery features original art by emerging and established artists who work in oil, acrylic, glass, ceramic, bronze, encaustic and copper. We have a group show format, so all our artists are always on display. While we have a strong representation of local artists, we also represent national and international artists.

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This community arts facility, housed in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, has exhibits in the Gallery along with programs in music, visual and performing arts. The Main Floor has monthly Concerts every 4th Friday featuring acoustic musicians from the area. The Gallery exhibits provide a wide array of subject and media, from contemporary and traditional paintings to sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Special events range from theater, storytelling and film, to festivals, concerts, and sing-alongs. Classes and workshops offer everything from belly dance to painting to dry stack stonewall to photography. Behind the main building, a newly renovated Pottery Studio offers a full range of classes for adults and youth, community memberships, and "paint-on" pottery. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts also presents an annual Art in Bloom, a 3-day flowers and art show. There is something for everyone all year round - so You Can Be a Part of the Arts!

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An exhibition space and resource center dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of the world's most acclaimed experimental educational community, Black Mountain College.

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Specializing in Southeastern fine art and crafts in a stunning, three-level, 15,000-square-foot setting. Thirty thematic and one-person exhibitions a year. The gallery was founded in 1991. The 15,500-square-foot gallery in an elegant and spacious surroundings and spans three floors connected by an open stairway. Blue Spiral 1 presents thirty annual exhibitions of sculpture and paintings, ob

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One of the nation's most exciting and diverse music center's featuring 80 concert events. Enjoy symphony, pops, grand opera, Broadway, chamber music, jazz, rock and more.

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Hot glass studio/gallery featuring unique gift items and one of a kind glass sculptures. All work created on site by owner/artist Michael Hatch.

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At the center of Asheville's vibrant downtown arts scene is the city's finest theatre, offering the best in live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by professional touring and regional arts groups. Surrounded by numerous restaurants, museums and galleries, the Diana Wortham Theatre is at the heart of the Pack Square Cultural District.

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Steeped in history, Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Over 150 unique shops, galleries, and cafes offer lots of opportunity to browse or buy.

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The Fiddlin' Pig features local, award-winning bluegrass and mountain music artists. Don't miss the pickin', grinnin' and dancin' LIVE at The Fiddlin' Pig!

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Asheville's only downtown cinema is located in the heart of the art and entertainment district. Dedicated to first-run and independent films. The theatre houses two screens in an elegant historic Art Deco building.

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North Carolina's State Theatre invites you to enjoy the finest Broadway musicals, comedy, drama and youth theater. Flat Rock Playhouse's professional company presents each May through December.

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Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild representing craft artists from Southern Appalachia. Houses three fine art galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations.

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Asheville's Grove Arcade offers boutique shopping, unique dining and regional crafts in a downtown architectural wonder. The building is open daily and features an outdoor portico market. A downloadable building tour is available on the website.

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The Gallery features the crafts, stories and music of the Blue Ridge Mountains through exhibitions, educational programs, a craft shop and a state-of-the-art interactive Mountain Stories Laser Map about the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The gallery carries a wide selection of regional and Cherokee crafts, small furniture, pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography and more. Artists-in-Residence offer frequent craft demonstrations.

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At the edge of the Penland School of Crafts, a rocket scientist turned professional potter experiments with new dinnerware glazes in his studio. On looms that have shuttled for decades, women of the Crossnore community make woven goods prized by presidents and favorite uncles. Life imitates art as two sisters transform a 19th century farm into a haven of hospitality with gardens of gourmet vegetables and organic flowers to complement an upscale restaurant and espresso bar. You'll discover the shops, gardens and studios of these extraordinary people in the HandMade Trip Planner. We'll help you explore destinations along the back roads and byways nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains - where you can see only as far as the next bend, as something of timeless grace unfolds. Make the most of Western North Carolina, and you can be certain that your journeys will be filled with lifetime memories. Design your trip online today!

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At the edge of the Penland School of Crafts, a rocket scientist turned professional potter experiments with new dinnerware glazes in his studio. On looms that have shuttled for decades, women of the Crossnore community make woven goods prized by presidents and favorite uncles. Life imitates art as two sisters transform a 19th century farm into a haven of hospitality with gardens of gourmet vegetables and organic flowers to complement an upscale restaurant and espresso bar. You'll discover the shops, gardens and studios of these extraordinary people in the HandMade Trip Planner. We'll help you explore destinations along the back roads and byways nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains - where you can see only as far as the next bend, as something of timeless grace unfolds. Make the most of Western North Carolina, and you can be certain that your journeys will be filled with lifetime memories. Design your trip online today!

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Enjoy our Southern hospitality. You'll discover scenic natural beauty, historic sites and districts, Carl Sandburg Home NHS, Flat Rock Playhouse, Dupont State Forest's waterfalls and trails plus family fun and entertainment!

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In a world of sameness, Hofman Studios offers you something truly unique. Visit the gallery/studio to view a varied selection of handbuilt porcelain. Hofman Studios will add an understated elegance to any setting.

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5,000 square-foot River Arts District gallery/ studio is a continuosly changing exibition showcasing nationally known artist, Jonas Gerard. Colorful art, comfortable sofas and perpetual artist video entertains visitors.

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Hop aboard the big purple bio-diesel fueled fun bus and learn the history of Asheville like you've never heard it before! Enjoy a 90-minute slap stick comedy tour exploring Asheville. Fun for the whole family. Get on the bus!

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The Montford Park Players, North Carolina's Longest Running Shakespeare Festival, presents free Theatre in the Park all summer long. Join us for our summer season under the stars and enjoy quality classic drama in a delightful outdoor setting.

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See Western North Carolina through its writers’ eyes! Buy the book, or use the online travel guide, for day or half day tours that take you to the communities, historic sites, and hangouts of notable writers.

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Asheville’s professional theatre performs in an intimate off-Broadway style venue in the heart of downtown Asheville.

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This vibrant centerpiece of downtown Asheville houses the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and The Health Adventure. A few steps away is the YMI Cultural Center.

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Root Bar is a friendly place that has three features you won't find anywhere else: 1) We have the Best Beers in the World. 2) We only allow original music played here. 3) We are the epicenter of the sport of Rootball.

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A professional award-winning stage company presenting theatre-lovers "favorites" in plays and musicals, and SART's signature piece – the premiere of a new play.

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The Southern Highland Craft Guild works to instill and maintain excellence in the design and workmanship of crafts taught, produced and marketed in the southern Appalachian region. Headquarters are located at the Folk Art Center which also houses three galleries, Allanstand Craft Shop and a bookstore.

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This live music venue and bar offers the broadest mix of genres possible three nights a week. The bar is open seven days a week and is stocked with 40 different bottles of liquor, wine and 12 beers on tap.

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Proscenium theatre located in downtown Asheville. Resident companies include Asheville Symphony and Asheville Bravo. Also hosts opera, ballet, dance, community events, meetings and conventions, and concerts.

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Visit the studios and gallery of Peggy and Mike Taylor, local landscape painter and woodworker. Asheville's largest collection of local landscape paintings; we specialize in painting the WNC landscape.

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