We may no longer hang mistletoe or roast chestnuts over an open fire, but there is one tradition that remains a Yuletide stalwart. Its iconic Tchaikovsky score, spectacular choreography, and costumes, as well as dazzling set design, marks this production of The Nutcracker from The Ballet Conservatory of Ashville as one of the very best in NC!

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.

Comedic powerhouse Jessica Kirson is heading out on a countrywide tour this fall. Kirson has previously won awards for Best Female Comic, and Best Stand-up Comedian, and it's easy to see why. Her unique brand of comedy, utilizing inner monologues turned away from the crowd, gallows humor, and her identity and upbringing are all hugely relatable and are sure to have you laughing the night away. Tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now and don't miss out!