05/27/2018
So Much to Do in June!
Music, art and theater events abound in our area, plus antique cars, painted bears, and, just into July, fireworks:
May 17-October 7: Glass sculpture at the Biltmore Estate: The monumental glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly will be on display indoors at the Biltmore Estate and outdoors in the Biltmore Estate Gardens from May 17 to October 7. The exhibit is included in the admission price. Don't forget that Clear Creek Cabins has special Biltmore Estate Tickets available for our guests - they are good for two consecutive days, compared to the regular tickets which are good for only one day.
June 1 - October 20: The Bears come back to Downtown Hendersonville on Friday June 1 and remain until October 20th, when they are auctioned off to benefit local non-profit organizations. If you haven't seen them before, this is your opportunity! Of course, they are not real bears! They are life size fiberglass outdoor bear sculptures. Each bear is sponsored by a business or organization to benefit a local nonprofit of its choosing. Each bear is uniquely painted by a different artist. This is the 16th annual event, and in the last 3 years there were 20 or more bears on display each year.
June 1 - June 16: The Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Clue: The Musical" at their Mainstage in Flat Rock.
June 1 & 2: The Toe River Studio Tour - a good choice for a day trip from the Cabins - takes place June 1 & 2 in the Penland, Spruce Pine, and Burnsville area a bit northeast of Asheville. More than 100 fine artists and crafts people of all kinds open their studios for a free tour.
June 2: The Beer City Festival in Asheville takes place June 2. Local beer, live music, and local food in Pack Square Park. Buy tickets online in advance to ensure availability. More Details.
June 4: Hendersonville's Monday Night Live! series starts up in downtown Hendersonville on June 4 with Virginia & The Slims playing jump blues and swing. It continues every Monday night from June 4 to June 25. Free. 7PM-9PM. Bring a folding char.
June 8 & 9: The Cold Mountain Music Festival takes place June 8 & 9 at Lake Logan Conference Center in the Shining Rock Wilderness area of the Pisgah National Forest. Live music, food trucks, beer vendors, wine vendors, local brews . More Details.
June 8: Hendersonville's Music on Main Street series starts up on June 8 with a concert by Tuxedo Junction and a showcase of vintage and antique cars. Main Street between Allen and Caswell streets. 7PM-9PM, seating area opens at 5:30. Free. This series continues every Friday until August 17th, except for July 6. Additional June concerts include: June 15 - Dashboard Blue band and Corvette Night Car Show, June 22 - Emporiam and Classic Cars, June 29 - The Flying Saucers and Corvette Night Car Show.
June 11: The Monday Night Live! Concert series continues in downtown Hendersonville with Daniel Sage & Friends (rock & soul). 7PM-9PM. Free. Bring a chair.
June 16, 23 & 30: Asheville Art in the Park at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Fine arts and crafts from local artists.
June 18: The Monday Night Live! Concert series in downtown Hendersonville continues with the Hope Griffin Band (Folk/Americans) ). 7PM-9PM. Free. Bring a chair.
June 21: Hendersonville's Rhythm & Brews concert features The Broadcast in downtown Hendersonville. Concerts continue on the third Thursday of each month until September.
June 21 - July 15: Flat Rock Playhouse presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. at the downtown Hendersonville stage June 21 - July 15.
June 26: The Brevard Music Center presents our local Grammy Award winning Steep Canyon Rangers in concert with the Brevard Orchestra.
June 30: Shindig on the Green's 52nd year kicks off June 30th in downtown Asheville. Musicians and dancers from across Western North Carolina gather to share the region's stirring Southern Appalachian mountain culture and traditions. Free. 7 PM to 10 PM. Bring a folding chair or a blanket for seating. Continues on July 7, 14, & 21, August 11, 18, & 25, & September 1.
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Mountains: July 3rd after dusk at Lake Lure's Morse Park. July 4th in downtown Hendersonville - fireworks start at dusk - event includes live music. 7 PM-9 PM.
