Let Freedom Ring - The Heritage Museum's first exhibit features displays, artifacts and a multimedia presentation. Through Nov. 11. Henderson County Historic Courthouse, Main Street, Hendersonville, 828-694-1619.

Movement for Peace Project - Moving Women, a dance performance ensemble, and Arts 2 People honor International Day of Peace 2008. The event includes a 6 week yoga for peace series. Through Sept. 21. 828-215-2410, www.movingwomen.org. Asheville School, 360 Asheville School Rd., Asheville (Asheville - West), 828-254-6345, www.asheville-school.org.

Oconaluftee Indian Village - Experience Cherokee village life in the 1750s. Visit the council house, ceremonial grounds, and sweat lodge, where you’ll learn of the Cherokee way of life and the seven-clan society Through Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cherokee Reservation, 498 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, 800.438.1601, www.cherokee-nc.com.

Laurel Park Village Shopping Center Sidewalk Sales & Car Show - Visit the Laurel Park Village merchants for our annual sidewalk sale. Blue Ridge T-Riders Antique Model T-Ford Car Show--Saturday Only, 10am-4pm. Through Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Laurel Park, Laurel Park, Laurel Park (Hendersonville).

Wine Tastings at Laurel Park Wine Market - Free Wine tastings every Friday and Saturday from 12pm-7pm. Fridays, Saturdays. Free. Laurel Park Wine Market, 100 Daniel Drive, Laurel Park (Hendersonville), 828-696-3283.

WineStation - Taste wine from the area’s only self-service, wine preservation station. Choose a taste, half or full glass from 12 wines served at the proper temperature. Ongoing. Adventures in Wine And Beer, 205 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, 828-693-3939.

Blue Water Seafood Wine Tasting - Offering complimentary wine tastings presented by Bold Life's Keith Dalbec. Fridays, Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Blue Water Seafood, 532 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, 828-697-0503.

Oyster Night - An evening of oysters. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Inn on Church Street, 201 3rd Avenue West, Hendersonville, 828-693-3258, www.innonchurch.com/.

And Then There Were None - Ten strangers, all with a deadly secret, have been invited to a deserted island, but why? The Agatha Christie mystery is nearly unsolvable. Through Sept. 7. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 828-693-0731, www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Asheville Choral Society Auditions - Music Director Lenora Thom announces auditions for all voice parts for the 2008-2009 season. Auditions are held by appointment only. Through Sept. 13. 828-232-2060, www.ashevillechoralsociety.org. Asheville Choral Society, 1 Battery Park Ave., Asheville., (Asheville - Downtown).

Gag Order Comedy Improv - Gag Order is Hendersonville's premiere improvisational comedy troupe. Every night is different. Fridays, 8 p.m. Brightwater Yoga, 506 1/2 N Main St, Hendersonville, 828-698-5557, www.brightwateryoga.com.

OxyMorons Improv Comedy Troupe - This group showcases the talents of local comedic actors through interactive comedy games. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30 p.m. Asheville Brewing Co., 77 Coxe Ave., Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-255-4077.

World Cinema - Featuring the best in international film. Fridays, 8 p.m. Courtyard Gallery, 9 Walnut St., Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com.

Ballroom Dance Club - An evening of Social and Ballroom Dance. Come at 7pm for a brush up dance lesson, then enjoy the variety of recorded music, fellowship and refreshments! Fridays, 7:30-10 p.m. $3 for members; $5 for nonmembers. Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, 828-692-0575, www.opportunityhouse.org.

Salsa P'alante! - Salsa Footwork Lesson at 10:30pm followed by dancing until 2am. Mostly Salsa/Mambo with some Merengue, Bachata, and Cha Cha Cha. Hosted by Salseros 828. Fridays, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Mela Indian Restaurant, 70 Lexington Avenue, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-225-8880, www.melaasheville.com.

Al Junek Exhibition - The Art League of Henderson County will sponsor Hendersonville artist Al Junek in an exhibition of watercolors. Through Oct. 7. 692-0575. Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, 828-692-0575, www.opportunityhouse.org.

The Appalachian Pastel Society - Their 3rd Juried Exhibition brings together the creations of some of the finest pastel artists. Through Nov. 22. www.acofhc.org. The Arts Council of Henderson County, 538 North Main Street, Hendersonville, 828-693-8504, www.acofhc.org.

The Art of Linda Cheek - Plein-air paintings. Through Sept. 11. The Red Clover Gallery, 214 E. Rutherford St, Landrum (Mountains), 864-457-3311, www.redclovergallery.com.

Barbara Stanfield Exhibit - Stanfield began as a photographer and has transitioned into collage and mixed media work. Her work is primarily abstract using vibrant colors and influenced by the feel of Oriental calligraphy. Sept. 5-27. 828-258-0710 ext108. Asheville Area Arts Council, 11 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-686-5219, www.ashevillearts.com.

Bill Reed Photography Exibit - Located in the Mezzanine Gallery. Through Sept. 19. Madison Country Arts Council, 90 S. Main St., Marshall (Mountains), 828-649-1301, www.madisoncountyarts.com.

Common Ground: Searching for Self in the Permanent Collection - The themes of human identity are explored through works of art in all media. Reinstalled with new works on paper. 2nd Floor Galleries Ongoing. Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org.

Contemporary Folk Art - Through Sept. 18. The Bascom, Hudson Library, Highlands (Mountains), 828-526-4949, ext. 8#, www.thebascom.org.

Craft Traditions: The Southern Highland Craft Guild Collection - This exhibit of approximately 200 works features the best of traditional woodcarving, textiles, furniture, basketry, pottery, dolls, and other crafts of Southern Appalachia, dating from 1855 to the late 20th century. Ongoing. Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Ashville, (Parkway), 828-298-7928, www.southernhighlandguild.org.

Designs for a Sustainable Future - An exhibition of enlarged photographic images, drawings and models by Michael Singer demonstrating creative solutions to urban infrastructure demands worldwide. At the Highsmith Center. Through . UNC Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville (Asheville - North), 828-251-6600, www.unca.edu.

Edward Kellogg: Mountain Landscapes - There is a special ecological and visual richness where water erosion has exposed and shaped the mountain rock along the streams in the southern Appalachian mountains. Kellogg affirms the experiences of these places in his painterly canvases. Opening reception 12/8 from 6pm-8pm Through Dec. 5. 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery, 16 Patton Avenue, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-236-2889, www.16patton.com.