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Wednesday, Sept. 25
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
BLUEGRASS CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Flat Rock Cinema, Flat Rock Square, 2700 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Bluegrass music will be performed by Darren Nicholson and Shawn Lane. For tickets, which are $20, visit online at www.FlatRockCinema.com.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 7-9 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. The SAB hosts Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night show every Wednesday. DeCristofaro, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Asheville, performs on stage with his band. Among the jazz jam’s highlights, DeCristofaro, on occasion, will invite from the crowd a musician (who brings along a guitar or horn) and/or a vocalist (who often has sheet music wit the lyrics) onto the stage to perform with the band — often wowing the audience. Admission is free.
“THE LION KING” MUSICAL, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall, Peace Center, southwest corner of Broad and Main streets, downtown Greenville, S.C. Disney’s “The Lion King” will be performed Sept. 11-29. Showtimes vary. “This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa’s throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).” For tickets, which start at $115, visit online at www.PeaceCenter.org.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, Sept. 26
SHAGGING “UP ON THE ROOF” DANCE, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rooftop Bar (use exterior steps in rear of building), Whistle Stop at the American Café, 109 S. Main St., downtown Travelers Rest, S.C. The monthly “Up on the Roof” shag dance series will begin with a free shag lesson at 6:30 with Roger Hayes, along with Jim and Cindy Bryson, followed by open dancing to Carolina beach music by DJ Buck Crumpton from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free
ROCK AND ROLL REUNION CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., Lyman Amphitheater, 140 Community St., Lyman, S.C. The season finalé of the town’s 2024 Music on the Hill series will feature a performance by the band Rock and Roll Reunion, which plays music for listening and/or dancing. As for Rock and Roll Reunion’s musical repertoire, a promotion stated that the band plays classic rock, beach and blues music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
“THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL” PRODUCTION, 7:30-8 p.m., Tryon Little Theater Workshop Theater, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon. The TLT will perform “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” in a play that contains profanity and “adult situations.” The musical also will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28. For tickets, visit online at www.TLTinfo.org, or call (828) 859-2466.
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, Sept. 27
KOI AND GOLDFISH SHOW, 2-6 p.m., Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center, 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville, S.C. The Annual Koi and Goldfish Show will be hosted by the South Carolina Koi and Water Garden Society. The show also will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29. Admission and parking are free.
NOT FROM HERE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The group Not From Here will perform bossa nova, rhythm and blues and jazz music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
CANDIDATES’ EVENT, 5:30-7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville. Voters will be afforded the opportunity to meet and question candidates for election to local, state and federal offices in an event hosted by the League of Women Voters. Each candidate will have a table to display materials and speak with constituents.
“RICHARD III” OUTDOOR PLAY, 7:30 p.m., Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, 92 Gay St., )Montford neighborhood) Asheville. The Montford Park Players will perform “Richard IIl” through Oct. 27. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free
“LIBERTY MOUNTAIN: THE REVOLUTIONARY DRAMA” STAGE PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., Joy Performance Center, 202 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. The stage production of “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama” will be performed by the Kings Mountain Little Theatre. The show also will be performed Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 4, 5 and 6. Showtimes vary. The play is billed as depicting “the dramatic events leading to the Oct. 7, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. It brings to life the story of these ‘Carolina Backcountry’ patriots, who, with their victory, helped secure our nation’s liberty. The indoor drama features full theater action, music, epic battles and special effects.” For tickets, which are $25, visit online at www.KingsMountainLittleTheatreInc.thundertix.com.
COREY SMITH CONCERT, 8 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, S.C. Corey Smith will perform his signature sound, blending country roots with rock influences. For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Saturday, Sept. 28
FALL FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Veterans Park and Gibson Street, Columbus, N.C. The town will offer its inaugural Fall Festival, presented by Kevin and Jenna English of Bear’s Den Trading Post and Discover Columbus. The gala will coincide with the Columbus Farmers Market and feature food trucks, bouncy houses, face-painting wood-carvers and various local and regional craft vendors.
SYMPHONY CONCERT, 3 p.m., Blue Ridge Community College, 49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock. The Hendersonville Symphony will perform an Icons 1 concert, featuriing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, with guest pianist Btian Hsu, Beethoven Symphony No 6 (“Pastorale”). For tickets, which are $49 for general admission and $15 for students, visit online at www.HendersonvilleSymphony.org, or call (828) 697-5884.
MADDY AND MASTERPIECE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The group Maddy and Masterpiece will perform “light jazz” music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
“WONKA” OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING, dusk (7:43 p.m.), Mills River Park, 124 Town Center Drive, Mills River. The town’s Movies in the Park series will screen the film “Wonka,” rated PG. Light concessions will be sold and the Baabals food truck will be on site, accepting cash-only. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission to the film is free.
Sunday, Sept. 29
FRENCH BROAD PLAYBOYS CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The French Broad Playboys group will perform western swing and country music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
Monday, Sept. 30
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Outdoorsmen Inc. (Event Center), 4535 Highway 11 West, Blountville, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will hold a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will hold its weekly shag dance to music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
THE JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 7-9 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. The SAB hosts Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night show every Wednesday. DeCristofaro, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Asheville, performs on stage with his band. Among the jazz jam’s highlights, DeCristofaro, on occasion, will invite from the crowd a musician (who brings along a guitar or horn) and/or a vocalist (who often has sheet music wit the lyrics) onto the stage to perform with the band — often wowing the audience. Admission is free.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, Oct. 3
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, Oct. 4
BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The group Buncombe Turnpike will perform bluegrass music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
OCTOBERFEST, 6-9 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville. Octoberfest will be celebrated, featuring German food, Octoberfest beer and other beverages. For tickets, which are $25 for those ages 21 and older, visit online at www.GraceHendersonville.com.
“THE MOUNTAINTOP” PRODUCTION, 7:30 p.m., mainstage, Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The FRP will perform “The Mountaintop” through Oct. 13. Showtimes vary. Regarding the production, an FRP event promotion stated, “ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. retires to the Lorraine Motel after delivering a history-altering ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ speech and encounters Camae, a mysterious maid with some surprising news. When Camae reveals her true identity, Dr. King must reflect on his legacy and the challenges facing the civil rights movement, which lays bare the leader’s profound humanity. Hailed as ‘a thrilling, wild, provocative flight of magical realism… as audacious as it is inventive’ by the Associated Press, Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning drama reimagines what Dr. King’s last night on Earth could have been.” The FRP added that the show includes “adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.” For tickets, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Stranger band will perform a musical salute to Billy Joel. “The Stranger is the complete premiere tribute to the music of one of the world’s most-beloved performers, Billy Joel,” a promotion stated. “Comprised of some of the best and most-experienced musicians in the business, this six-piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot-on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special.” For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, Oct. 5
LAZYBIRDS CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Lazybirds group will perform “American roots” music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
THE TAMS CONCERT/DANCE, 7 p.m., Pavilion on Park Square, 153 Park Square, Forest City. The Tams will perform what is billed as “timeless” music for listening and/or dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Pavilion On Park Square, 153 Park Square, here. Gates open at 6 p.m. “With over 50 years of entertaining fans, The Tams are famous for their classic hits like ‘Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy’ and ‘What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am),’” a promotion stated. “Their iconic blend of beach music and R&B has made them a beloved staple across generations.” Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Tickets will be sold at the gate on the day of the concert, with cash or card accepted. General admission tickets will be $15 for adults and $5 for chidren ages 12 and younger.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The Arthur Pyle Band will perform a musical salute to the group Lynyrd Skynyrd. For tickets, which are $30-$40, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Sunday, Oct. 6
DULCI CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The group Dulci will perform “pop” music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
BUFFALO NICHOLS CONCERT, 8 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, S.C. Buffalo Nichols, billed as a singer, songwriter and “phenom” guitarist, will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
Monday, Oct. 7
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Outdoorsmen Inc. (Event Center), 4535 Highway 11 West, Blountville, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will hold a shag dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance held from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
THE LADS AVL CONCERT, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform.
SHAG DANCE/ASHEVILLE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will hold its weekly shag dance to music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
THE JOHN HENRYS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
SHAG DANCE/ROEBUCK, 6-9 p.m., Southport Bar & Grill, 629 Southport Road, Roebuck, S.C. The Upstate Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 7-9 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. The SAB hosts Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night show every Wednesday. DeCristofaro, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Asheville, performs on stage with his band. Among the jazz jam’s highlights, DeCristofaro, on occasion, will invite from the crowd a musician (who brings along a guitar or horn) and/or a vocalist (who often has sheet music wit the lyrics) onto the stage to perform with the band — often wowing the audience. Admission is free.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with a dance lesson, from 8:30 to 9 p.m. — and beginners are welcome. Following the lesson, an all-Latin dance — salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton — will be held, featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5 cash.
Thursday, Oct. 10
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest will perform.
Friday, Oct. 11
PATRICK LOPEZ EXPERIENCE CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The Patrick Lopez Experience will perform pop, Latin and jazz music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. The Return: A Beatles Tribute will perform a musical salute to the Beatles. “The Return, one of the greatest Beatles tribute bands, has continued to excite crowds all over the country for over a decade,” a promotion stated. “What makes their show so enthralling is the way in which they have so meticulously recreated the complete Beatles image on stage. The boys feature authentic vintage instruments, haircuts, and custom made clothes and boots.Their unmistakable Liverpool accents and ‘Beatlesque’ antics truly bring out the charming, charismatic personas of the original four lads adored by millions. In being true to the original Fab Four, The Return derives their song list from a specific part of the Beatles catalog, primarily performing material that the Beatles played in live concert settings. This long and wonderful list of songs spans material from the early cover songs they played at Liverpool’s Cavern Club, to Lennon-McCartney numbers performed on the last Beatles tour of America in 1966. The Return has crafted a truly authentic, entertaining, and very exciting show. And in doing so, the band not only delivers a near perfect reproduction of a live Beatles concert–they capture the very essence of the Beatles themselves. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, Oct. 12
3 GUYS AND MY DAD CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The 3 Guys and My Day group will perform jazz, pop and rock music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
Sunday, Oct. 13
NEWSBOYS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The group Newsboys will perform Christian music — blending different genres and styles — in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
TUXEDO JUNCTION CONCERT, 4:30-8:15 p.m., Village Green, Antler Hill Village, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. The group Tuxedo Junction will perform “variety 1940s-2000” music. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free for Biltmore guests and passholders.
Thursday, Oct. 17
DEMENTIA WORKSHOP, 1-4 p.m., Parish Hall, The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. The church will host a workshop on “Learning to Dance With Dementia: When to Lead, When to Follow and When to Get Out of the Way.” The program will be presented by Mary Donnelly, billed as a “dynamic dementia consultant,” followed by a panel discussion. “The interactive session offers insight and strategies to help caregivers navigate the delicate balance of communicating with a person whose brain is changing. While the workshop is free, eating is limited, so reservations are required. To reserve a seta, visit online at http://bit.ly/dancewithdementia.
DARREN NICHOLSON CONCERT, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Main Street (south end) between Allen and Caswell streets, downtown Hendersonville. The Rhythm & Brews concert series’ finalé will feature The Wilder Flower band (playing folk, Americana and bluegrass) — as the opener — at 5:30 p.m.; and Darren Nicholson (playing bluegrass) — as the headliner — at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.
Monday, Oct. 21
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the “Golden-Age” of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
Thurs., Oct. 24
SHAGGING “UP ON THE ROOF” DANCE, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rooftop Bar (use exterior steps in rear of building), Whistle Stop at the American Café, 109 S. Main St., downtown Travelers Rest, S.C. The monthly “Up on the Roof” shag dance series’ season finalé will begin with a free shag lesson at 6:30 with Roger Hayes, along with Jim and Cindy Bryson, followed by open dancing to Carolina beach music by DJ Buck Crumpton from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free
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