November 15 and 16 - Skippyjon Jones: Snow What. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat who thinks he's a Mexican Chihuahua, of course! These Matinee Series performances for families and students are recommended for Grades PreK – 3.
November 20 - Land of the Sky Symphonic Band Fall Concert. Asheville's premier concert band performs a variety of music to please all ages.
December 9-11 - Asheville Ballet presents The Nutcracker. North Carolina's oldest professional non-profit ballet company presents the full-length classical holiday tradition with stars, story and sugarplums. Clara’s magical journey to the Lands of Snow and Sweets featuring the traditional Tchaikovsky score has become a favorite holiday family tradition.
December 15 and 16 - Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents The Nutcracker. A magically festive, full-length Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory's celebrated pre-professional company. A full production with impressive sets and costumes.
December 18 - A Swannanoa Solstice. Enjoy an intimate concert of reflection and celebration in what has become an annual tradition. Celebrate winter’s allure at this much loved holiday tradition, now in its 14th year. Internationally renowned recording artists and multi instrumentalists Al Petteway, Amy White, and Robin Bullock perform a splendid selection of Celtic, Appalachian, Scots-Irish, and world-influenced holiday music on guitars, mandolins, Appalachian dulcimer, Celtic harp, bouzouki, piano, and world percussion.
