Hendo Fun Friends

For Oct 14 thru Oct 21

Upcoming music events may be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/hendolivemusic/
(Updates on Thurs morning)

Assorted entertainment, festival & market events may be found here:
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/calendar-of-events

Library programs may be found here:
https://hendersonpl.libcal.com/

Wednesday, October 14
Jason DeCristofaro's Jazz Night
6-8pm, Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville

Wednesday, October 14
Weekly Westie Wednesdays (Ages 21 & Up) (Each Wednesday)
7-10pm, Honeysuckle Holler, 101 East Allen St, Suite 101, Hendersonville NC 28792
7-8pm - Continuation Lesson & 7:30-8pm - Beginner Lesson. 8-10pm - Social Dance.
Lessons rotate weekly with our incredible instructor lineup: Ryan Pflumm, Jason Barnes, Jenna Shimek,
Missy Lindsey, Rachel Harris, Tom and Janet Leazenby, and Tola Sun - all bringing fresh energy and
perspectives each week! Enjoy a rotation of community DJs keeping the vibes high and the floor full all night
long. No outside drinks (including water bottles) - water station available. Outside food welcome. Dress is
casual and No partner needed! Dedicated parking next to the venue & street parking. Please help us
support our amazing host venue by grabbing a drink or snack at the bar - it helps keep dance nights thriving!
Pricing: $10 lesson & social, $5 social only.

October 15th
Rhythm & Brews:
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Free
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/
Presented by Horizon Heating & Air, Rhythm & Brews Concert Series brings together live music, local craft beverages, and the community! These free shows take place on the third Thursday of every month from June-October, closing part of South Main Street to make room for all the fun. Local food trucks will line the street cooking delicious eats from kettle corn to pizza to barbecue. Each show begins with an opener at 5:00 p.m. followed by the headlining performance from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
2026 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Lineup:
October 15: Unspoken Tradition [[Bluegrassl] with Finkelstein Three [[Bluegrass/Jazzgrass]]
Opening acts will kick off each evening at 5 p.m. followed by the headliner performance from 7-9 p.m.

October 16 thru 18th; 10a - 4p
Open Studio Tour 2026
For one weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists where they create, see works in progress, learn about different creative processes, and discover original artwork and handmade pieces throughout the region. While the tour is rooted in Henderson County, some participating artists have studios just beyond the county line.
https://www.studio116nc.com/studiotour
Maps & locations TBD

October 17 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Orchard Days: Harvest & Handmade Market
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/orchard-days-harvest-handmade-market
https://justusorchard.com/

October 17; 2-5 PM
SOUTHER WILLIAMS VINEYARD * Autumnwüd * 2:00 – 5:00

October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; $12
The Hendersonville Community Band will play the first concert of our new season on October 18 at 3PM at the Blue Ridge Community College. Theme is Fall Colors. There will be a variety of selections. We will feature Furman University student Jillian Hansard – a clarinet soloist & Hendersonville Community Band scholarship winner on “Clarinet Candy”. Holst’s “Second Suite in F”, Clifton Williams’s “Symphonic Suite”, “Pixar Movie Magic”, John Williams’s “Chillers and Thrillers” (Halloween!), Sousa’s march “The Thunderer” (with guest conductor Mr. James Phillips from Hendersonville High School). Lastly, a trumpet trio on “Carnival Variations” – something for everyone! Advance tickets available at Hendersonville Visitors Center. Tickets are $12 (students free) and also available at door.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/hendersonville-community-band-fall-colors-concert

Tuesday, October 20
Mountain Shag Club Dance
6:30-9pm, The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Ste 10, Asheville NC 28803
Cost: $7 per person.

Wednesday, October 21
Jason DeCristofaro's Jazz Night
6-8pm, Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville

Oct 22
Croquet & Bocce ball at Jackson Pk
Oct & Nov schedule
https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/recreation

Oct 23 & 24; 9am – 2 pm
Hospice Warehouse sale;.
https://www.facebook.com/HospiceHomeStore

Wednesday, October 21
Jason DeCristofaro's Jazz Night
6-8pm, Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, Hendersonville

Wednesday, October 21
Carolina Shag Night - Featuring DJ Rick Selimos (Open to the Public)
6-9pm, American Legion Post 88, 115 East Morgan St, Brevard NC 28712
6-6:30pm - Free Shag Dance Lesson. 7-9pm - Dancing to DJ Rick Selimos who will be playing a mix of
Shag, Swing, Slow Dance and Line Dance music.

Wednesday, October 21
Weekly Westie Wednesdays (Ages 21 & Up) (Each Wednesday)
7-10pm, Honeysuckle Holler, 101 East Allen St, Suite 101, Hendersonville NC 28792
7-8pm - Continuation Lesson & 7:30-8pm - Beginner Lesson. 8-10pm - Social Dance.
Lessons rotate weekly with our incredible instructor lineup: Ryan Pflumm, Jason Barnes, Jenna Shimek,
Missy Lindsey, Rachel Harris, Tom and Janet Leazenby, and Tola Sun - all bringing fresh energy and
perspectives each week! Enjoy a rotation of community DJs keeping the vibes high and the floor full all night
long. No outside drinks (including water bottles) - water station available. Outside food welcome. Dress is
casual and No partner needed! Dedicated parking next to the venue & street parking. Please help us
support our amazing host venue by grabbing a drink or snack at the bar - it helps keep dance nights thriving!
Pricing: $10 lesson & social, $5 social only.

October 24; Free
GHOULFEST IS COMING!
Get ready for a spooky Sunday at Ecusta Market Cafe & Trailside Brewing Co. on October 24th, 11AM–5PM!
35+ local vendors
Live music with Kate Bryant 12–2PM + Josh Dunkin 3–5PM
Spooky scavenger hunt; Costume contest; Face painting
Cold drinks + good food
And plenty of Halloween fun!
441 S Whitted St, Hendersonville, NC
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/halloween-goulfest-at-trailside-brewing

October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Free
Parker’s Back Vintage Jazz at Trailside Brewing
Join us for an evening of timeless tunes and toe-tapping rhythms with Parker’s Back, a string trio bringing vintage vocal jazz, swing, and Gypsy Jazz classics to life — from the 1920s onward.
Featuring:
Robbie Grice – guitar & vocals; Alex Travers – violin; James Dawkins – upright bass
Whether you’re a fan of Django-style swing, smooth jazz standards, or just looking for a fun night out, you’ll love the energy and charm of this WNC-based trio.
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/parkers-back-vintage-jazz-at-trailside-brewing

Fri; Oct 23
Hospice Warehouse sale; Oct 23 & 24. ((3rd Fri/Sat of mnth)
You'll find a wide variety of value furniture items at the warehouse. Shop with us each month when we host our 2-day warehouse sales and support the care services of Four Seasons.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; 561 S Allen Rd, Flat Rock
https://www.facebook.com/HospiceHomeStore

Saturday, October 24
The Showboat Band
6-9pm, Bold Rock Hard Cidery, 72 School House Rd, Mills River

Saturday, October 24
Mountain Shag Club Halloween Party (With DJ Tommy Samole)
6-10pm, Hendersonville Elks Lodge, 546 North Justice St, Hendersonville NC 28739
Costume Contest and bring a snack to share. FREE for members and $10 for Guests.

Saturday, October 24
Fine Line
6-10pm, J&M Farms, 3016 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville

Sunday, October 25
Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club Tea Dance - Dress: Latin look – Fringe or Ruffles
3-5:30pm, Upstairs at Hedrick Rhodes Veterans Center, 900 North Main St, Hendersonville NC 28792
3pm - Cha Cha Dance Lesson with Carrie Fernandez.
Ample parking at the front entry of the building, take the elevator or stairs to the upper level. Parking is
limited at the rear entrance, both front and back doors will be unlocked. 3-5:30pm - Open Ballroom Dance to
the music of DJ Gary Bills. Our dances are open to the public and everyone is invited. Enjoy Ballroom
Dancing to the music of DJ Gary Bills who plays a variety of dance tunes including Swing (East & West
Coast), Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Foxtrot. There is also a dance mixer Cost: $5 per person at
door.

Sunday, October 25
Peggy Ratusz @ SAB; 6PM
Southern Appalachian Brewery; 822 Locust St. Hendersonville

These are NOT hosted events and are posted for informational purposes only. Please make personal arrangements to meetup with friends and family.
If you wish to attend and host one of these events, I will post the event as an individual happening. Hosting only requires being focal point for others and making introductions. Simple!!

Open Studio Tour 2026
October 16 thru 18th; 10a - 4p
For one weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists where they create, see works in progress, learn about different creative processes, and discover original artwork and handmade pieces throughout the region. While the tour is rooted in Henderson County, some participating artists have studios just beyond the county line.
Many participating artists will have artwork and handmade pieces available for purchase, making the weekend a great opportunity to find something unique while supporting local creatives.
Maps of the various studios will be available online at a later date at:
https://www.studio116nc.com/studiotour
studio116; 116 W. Blue Ridge Rd; East Flat Rock, NC 28726

Heading back to the Feed & Seed this Saturday night. I checked out the band on Facebook and they sounded good. Here's a link to their website so you can check them out. https://backlinesc2016.com

If you haven't been to the Feed & Seed, you're in for a treat. Real old fashioned fun. https://feedandseednc.com/

There's parking behind and you can also park at LouLou's consignment next door if it's crowded. They are closed at that hour.

Cancelled: There will be frost on the pumpkin at the 1st 'tee'. Instead, come to the frolicking dominoes game at 1:30pm.. ;-)

ou are convivially invited to a few hours of raucous laughter and abandon while playing your younger-self’s favorite game of Mini Golf.
This event is for beginners and/or for those who do NOT take gaming seriously. This is a ‘social’ event.
Bring yo' funnybone!!
COST: $3/game
Optional: Lunch after: (TBD?)
This is an 18-hole Mini Golf Course at Edwards Park that includes challenging holes, a water fall, and themed features highlighting local historical and tourist attractions in Hendersonville, Henderson County and surrounding communities
The course is ADA-accessible (ADA-accessible holes are #1 - #9 and #18).
Amenities:
Concession Stand: During Mini Golf operating hours, a concession stand operates to provide players with putters and balls, as well as offering a variety of snacks and drinks for purchase
Restrooms: Park restroom facilities are available during course operational hours
https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/parks/mini-golf-edwards-park
Weather Check: Hendersonville
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
Please leave Fluffy at home for this one…