and picnic, which occurs on seven Saturdays in the summer on Pack Square Park at City Hall near the center of downtown. The Grey Eagle is a local music venue that features both well-known and – musical acts from around the country in an intimate and casual environment. This is a beautiful theater of the performing arts located in the center of – downtown Asheville, which has top-notch international acts, performing throughout the year. An exciting street festival that occurs the 3rd Friday of each month from Spring – through Fall. The street is closed to traffic, and music, drink, food and festivities abound during this fun event. Art - The Asheville Art Museum is the only community based nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina and is Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums This is a high-end gallery of contemporary and traditional folk art of the – Appalachians located on the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside of downtown Asheville. Southeastern contemporary of the best in Asheville. – fine art….one An impressive Arts & Crafts gallery adjacent to the Omni Grove Park Inn. – Handcrafted, original works of art, many from regional artists. – Provides art classes and workshops throughout the year. – - The River Arts District consists of a vast array of artists and working studios in spread out along a one mile stretch of the French Broad River. Located short seven-minute drive from downtown. Theater and Performance The oldest continually –
and picnic, which occurs on seven Saturdays in the summer on Pack Square Park at City Hall near the center of downtown. – The Grey Eagle is a local music venue that features both well-known and musical acts from around the country in an intimate and casual environment. – This is a beautiful theater of the performing arts located in the center of downtown Asheville, which has top-notch international acts, performing throughout the year. – An exciting street festival that occurs the 3rd Friday of each month from Spring through Fall. The street is closed to traffic, and music, drink, food and festivities abound during this fun event. Art - The Asheville Art Museum is the only community based nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina and is Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums – This is a high-end gallery of contemporary and traditional folk art of the Appalachians located on the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside of downtown Asheville. – Southeastern contemporary fine art….one of the best in Asheville. – An impressive Arts & Crafts gallery adjacent to the Omni Grove Park Inn. – Handcrafted, original works of art, many from regional artists. – Provides art classes and workshops throughout the year. - The River Arts District consists of a vast array of artists and working studios in spread out along a one mile stretch of the French Broad River. Located short seven-minute drive from downtown. Theater and Performance – The oldest continually