Anything Goes - Brevard Little Theatre presents Anything Goes with Tryon Little Theatre's Ed Richardson in the role of the captain. Through Aug. 1. www.brevardlittletheatre.com. Brevard Little Theater, 55 East Jordan St., Brevard, 828-884-2587, www.brevardlittletheatre.com.

As You Like It - Shakespeare’s most memorable characters fuse in discord-turned-harmony in this playful story. Through Aug. 1. 828-689-1239, www.SARTplays.org. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, 44 College Street, Mars Hill (Mountains), 828-689-1384, www.sartplays.org.

Charlotte's Web - It's time to get your tickets for TLT's production of Charlotte's Web. Through Aug. 1. $10-$15, tryonlittletheater@gmail.com. Tryon Little Theater, 516 S. Trade St, Tryon (Polk County), 828-859-2466.

The Producers - The Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers comes to the Flat Rock Playhouse. The show tells the story of two schemers who plot to make a fortune by producing a sure-to-offend Broadway flop, but their plan hits an unexpected twist. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Aug. 15. $40, www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 828-693-0731, www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Rootabaga Stories - The Carl Sandburg Home and the Vagabond School of the Drama present Abraham Lincoln and Rootabaga Stories. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Continues through Aug. 14. Free, www.nps.gov/carl. Carl Sandburg Home, 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, 828-693-4178, www.nps.gov/carl.

Troilus and Cressida - The Montford Park Players, North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, opens Troilus and Cressida, a story of the Trojan War. Fridays-Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 22. Free; donations accepted, www.montfordparkplayers.org. Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, Montford Community Complex, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-254-5146, www.montfordparkplayers.org.

Artist of the Month - Sara Le Van is the artist of the month. The public is invited to an opening reception on July 2. Through July 31. 828-692-2078, www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College St., Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-251-5796, www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.

New Exhibit - Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest opens in Gallery 6. Opening reception is July 16 from 5-7pm. Through Dec. 5. $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and children ages 4-15, www.ashevilleart.org. Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org.

Balance and Beauty - This exhibit features work by Tennessee artist Margaret Scanlan, who has been painting color fields for more than 35 years. Through Aug. 22. Admission free with $8 parking fee, www.ncarboretum.org. North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville (East), 828-665-2492, www.ncarboretum.org.

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.

Craft, Architecture and Design - Six architects have been invited to create interior spaces that feature handcrafted architectural and design elements. The rooms are filled with ideas and inspiration. Through Sept. 5. www.grovewood.com/events. Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville (Asheville - North), 828-253-7651, www.grovewood.com.

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.

Faculty Art - See an exhibition of artwork by faculty members in the Haywood Community College professional crafts department. Artists' reception is July 2 from 6 to 9pm. Through July 31. Free, 828-452-0593, www.haywoodarts.org. Gallery 86, 86 North Main St., (Waynesville).

Glimpse Through The Matrix - Elizabeth Lasley presents a solo mixed media exhibition. July 31-Aug. 31. Free, www.310art.com. 310 ART Gallery, 191 Lyman Street, (Asheville - West), 828-776-2716, www.310art.com.

Hands in Harmony - The Asheville Art Museum presents Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell. Through Oct. 10. $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and children 4-15, www.ashevilleart.org. Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org.

In Sunshine or In Shadow: A Residency & the WNC Students Who Were There - This exhibit features works by 18 students who were selected by their faculty from UNC-Asheville, Western Carolina University, Appalachian State University, and Haywood Community College to work with Tasmanian artist Patrick Hall during an International Artist Residency. Through Aug. 13. The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, 1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville, 828-890-2050, www.craftcreativitydesign.org.

Inside the Beltway - Rebecca D'Angelo will present pictures she captured as a society beat photographer for the Washington Post, clocking in over 1,000 soires in eight years and mingling with celebrities and Washington power players. Reception July 30 from 5-8pm. Through Aug. 25. www.studio103fineartgallery.com. Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery, 103 West St, (Black Mountain), 828-357-8327, www.rebeccadangelophotography.com.

Looking Back - The Asheville Art Museum is currently presenting Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum. Through July 31. $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, students with ID and children 4-15, www.ashevilleart.org. Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org.

Monaghan Exhibit - Fleta Monaghan shows recent work in oils, encaustic and mixed media. Through July 31. www.310art.com. 310 ART Gallery, 191 Lyman Street, (Asheville - West), 828-776-2716, www.310art.com.

Nature's Harmonies - The Carolinas Nature Photography Association will present their imaqges of nature. Through Aug. 2. www.cradleofforestry.org. Photographs by the Carolinas Nature Photography Association will be on display. Through July 31. $5 for adults; free for youth under 16, www.cradleofforestry.org. Cradle of Forestry, Highway 276, Pisgah Forest, Brevard, 828-877-3130, www.cradleofforestry.com.

Outdoor Sculpture - The North Carolina Arboretum is host to a new series of outdoor sculpture installations by artists Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield. Inflorescence is a new exhibit through February 2011 that features a variety of botanical forms created from synthetic nylon fabric. Through Feb. 28, 2011. www.ncarboretum.org. North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville (East), 828-665-2492, www.ncarboretum.org.

Photo Exhibit - Exhibit features Brevard photographer Bruce Siulinski and South Carolina paper artist Carol Funke. Through Aug. 27. www.bluewoodgallery.com. Bluewood Gallery, 36 W. Jordan St., Brevard, 828-883-4142, www.bluewoodgallery.com.

Riding the Wind Horse - Fleta Monaghan will display her new oil works in the West Asheville cafe. Ongoing. Clingman Cafe, 242 Clingman Ave., Asheville (Asheville - River District).

Summer Samplings - The Haen Gallery will present Summer Samplings 2010, an annual group exhibition of new works from many of the The Haen Gallery artists. An artists' reception is July 17 from 5:30-7:30pm. Through Aug. 31. www.thehaengallery.com. The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville (Asheville - Downtown), 828-254-8577, www.thehaengallery.com.