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Flat Rock Playhouse - Flat Rock

Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is operated by The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc., a not-for-profit organization.

The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc. also has two main educational divisions: the summer Apprentice/Intern Program and the fall through spring Theatre for Young People. Between these two divisions classes are offered to students from first grade through college graduates and pre professional students. The summer programs are accredited through the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Eight productions are offered between late May and mid-October annually and a Holiday production in December. A variety of comedies, musicals, and dramas, which range from World Premieres to the latest from Broadway and London to the Classics, compose the summer/fall series. Flat Rock Playhouse endeavors to produce plays that have a wide range of appeal and are appropriate for the entire family.

Flat Rock Playhouse is a professional theatre operating under a Resident Stock Contract Agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the national union of professional actors and stage managers.

Visit Flat Rock Playhouse for a complete schedule (and descriptions) of their upcoming productions and additional interesting information about the Playhouse and its history.

Go to:  Flat Rock Playhouse

Henderson County Curb Market

The Henderson County Curb Market is a unique farmers market requiring sellers to be residents of Henderson County. All items sold at the market must be either hand-made or locally grown. Most sellers are 3rd and 4th generation vendors offering a variety of goods such as: crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce. The market has been in continuous operation since 1924. The Curb Market’s hours are 8a to 1p Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May through December. From January through April the Market is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8a to 1p. The Curb Market is located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Church Street. Address: 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

For additional information phone (828) 692-8012.

Hendersonville Little Theatre

A local, amateur group, producing several top-drawer productions during the year at the Barn Theatre on State Street. For more information, phone 692-1082.

Johnson Farm

Heritage Education Center, the historic Johnson Farm and Museum has been restored to reveal the life and challenges of 19th Century farm life in Henderson County. Open Tue thru Sat 10a-4p and Sun 1-4p or by appointment. (Admission Fee) For more information, phone 891-6585

Western North Carolina Air Museum

The WNC Air Museum houses a unique collection of aircraft that helped make aviation history. Though called a 'museum' the Hendersonville Airport is the second busiest private airstrip in North Carolina. "...walk right up to the flight line and see, touch and smell the excitement up close and personal..." Tour the hangars, visit with the folks who make these historical pieces fly. The museum also hosts two annual air fares, one in the spring and the other on Labor Day weekend, when you can actually go aloft in some of these historic aircraft. Bring the kids, bring your camcorder; come prepared for a fun, relaxed visit back in time.

Take exit 22 of I-26 (Upward Road) west (turn toward the Holiday Inn Express and the Shell Station) and follow Upward Road to US-176 (Spartanburg Hwy). Turn right and continue to Shepherd Street or Brooklyn Ave. (There are signs pointing to the airport.) Turn right on either and continue to the airport. Museum hours are Mar-Oct: Sat 10a-6p, Sun noon-6p, Wed noon-6p; Nov-Feb noon-5p (Sat, Sun & Wed only). Admission FREE. For more info phone 828-698-2482.

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