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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T204512
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SUMMARY:Heritage Fire
DESCRIPTION:Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday\, July 13\, the all-inclusive\, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans\, each grilling globally inspired\, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. Brought to you by top culinary event producers a21\, Heritage Fire educates consumers and offers hands-on experience with honest food sourced straight from the farm. \nAn all-star cast of top chefs from Asheville and beyond will be on-site serving up delicious bites prepared over live fire. Participating talent include Alex and Ashleigh Baxevanis (Feta Flav Greek Taverna)\, Benjamin Sullivan (Cranford Bros BBQ)\, Brett Suess (The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm)\, Daniel Valladares (Root & Bone)\, Fernando Desa (Goya Foods)\, Jason Sweeney (Asheville Proper)\, Mike Rednak (Indaco)\, Mountain Madre (Mountain Madre)\, Tory Bogin (Claywood)\, Tyler Slade (Bargello) and more!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/heritage-fire/
LOCATION:The Horse Shoe Farm\, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive\, Hendersonville\, 28791
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
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SUMMARY:Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Lambert Wilson\, a passionate collector of contemporary Native American art who encountered a beloved Cherokee sculpture as a student at Western Carolina University and decided to devote his life to supporting and encouraging Native artists. Wilson amassed an extensive collection during his lifetime\, focusing primarily on artists of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians\, Cherokee Nation\, and sovereign nations of the Southwest. Over 140 works on view tell the story of the relationships he built and the impact that he made by dedicating himself to this remarkable collection. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10AM-4PM\, and Thursday\, 10AM-7PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nImage Credit: John Julius Wilnoty (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)\, Beetle\, oak burl wood carving\, 4.25 x 9 x 4.625 inches. Photo Credit: Tim Burleson\, Frontier Photography.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/spark-of-the-eagle-dancer-the-collecting-legacy-of-lambert-wilson/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000
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SUMMARY:sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
DESCRIPTION:On view from March 15\, 2024 through February 28\, 2025\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience.\nFeaturing objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty’ is designed to educate visitors about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ autonomy\, its relationship with the federal government\, and how the tribe has defined its own relationship with its land\, people\, and culture. \nThe Museum of the Cherokee People is the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)\, one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes alongside Cherokee Nation and the United Keetowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The EBCI is a self-governed\, autonomous nation with over 16\,000 enrolled members living around the world—it has its own laws\, elections\, and government—and is the only federally recognized Tribal Nation within the boundaries of what is currently known as North Carolina.  \nIn this exhibition\, visitors will learn how\, through adaptability and innovation\, the EBCI has combated attempts to eradicate\, remove\, and assimilate its people and remained on the Qualla Boundary—57\,000 acres (0.00067661% of the original Cherokee territory) which is owned by the EBCI and held in trust by the federal government.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sov%c2%b7er%c2%b7eign%c2%b7ty-expressions-in-sovereignty-of-the-eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians/
LOCATION:Museum of the Cherokee People\, 589 Tsali Blvd.\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the Cherokee People":MAILTO:communications@motcp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
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SUMMARY:Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the WCU Fine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new web portal for searching the Museum’s permanent collection online. The portal includes images and information about hundreds of works of art from the Museum’s 2\,100-piece collection\, which has a focus on contemporary art of the Americas. The public is invited to browse the new online database and cast a vote for the object they would most like to see on view. Museum staff will tally these votes this spring and present the community’s top picks in April 2024. \nArtwork created by WCU Student Roy Torda.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/stellar-picks-a-community-choice-exhibition/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
CREATED:20240418T162100Z
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: Free Family Films
DESCRIPTION:Movies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the beloved summer tradition produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and sponsored by Au Pair in America. \nThe APR Rec n Roll Play Zone opens about an hour before showtime with games\, music\, and other activities for kids and teens\, as well as themed giveaways while supplies last. \n.:. Movies in the Park 2024 Lineup .:.\n🎩 May 10\, begins around 8:25pm – Wonka – Kids receive free bottles of bubbles\n🕶 June 14\, begins around 8:45pm – Barbie – Kids snag free pink and black sunglasses with UV400 lenses providing 100% UVA and UVB protection\n🦝 July 12\, begins around 8:45pm – Guardians of the Galaxy – Kids get free Recycling Raccoon coloring books\n🤠 August 9\, begins around 8:25pm – Toy Story – Kids receive unique rubber duck toys that change color in water \n.:. Make a Plan .:.\n🌜 All movies begin after dusk in Pack Square Park on 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. Approximate showtimes listed above\, but plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior.\n🥰 Bring blankets and folding chairs for comfort.\n🎨 APR Rec n Roll Play Zone activities start approximately an hour before showtime.\n👛 Bring money for treats from local vendors Kona Ice of Asheville and Kernel Mike’s World Famous Kettle Corn.\n🌮 Food truck and food tent spaces available for vendors who sell more substantial food like pizza\, sandwiches\, and other entrees. Please contact Calvin Owens at cowens@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 747-1347 for more info.\n🚲 Parking is free in marked spaces on city streets and in city-owned lots on Marjorie and Valley streets after 6pm\, so there’s no need to feed the meter.\n🚫 Pets\, smoking\, and alcohol prohibited.\n🥳 Have fun! Dress up as your favorite characters\, invite friends\, and celebrate cool summer nights. Be sure to tag APR on Instagram and Facebook.\n⛈ Outdoor events may be impacted by summer weather. Follow APR on Instagram and Facebook for cancellation announcements.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/movies-in-the-park-free-family-films/
LOCATION:Pack Square Park\, 121 College St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T203000
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SUMMARY:Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention
DESCRIPTION:Poetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words\, rhythm\, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely\, your world.  \n“Wanted: a needle swift enough to sew this poem into a blanket.” -Charles Simic \nHave you ever swooned at the thought of exploring your full expression\, only to shuffle around the house more determined to rearrange mothballs than get something on paper?  \nPoetry is undoubtedly a practice\, but it doesn’t have to be an intimidating sport for Creative Gods alone. The only “ask” is to take note and notice of your life.  \nWe’ll help develop the work itself\, together. \nThis full-bodied beginner’s poetry class will help you shift from “Oof\, I could never…” into “Wait\, where’s my journal?!” by tuning into your world: to the color palette of grass\, to coffee-shop conversation\, to the twitch in your left elbow. If you want language for the volcanic prayers of your soul or to describe your partner’s voice whispering “I love you” at 4am\, we’ll get there. This class weaves the elements of poetry\, forms of poetry\, guided discussion with peers\, and the works of prolific poets all into a multidisciplinary play space. Plus\, oodles (oodles!) of writing time to build personal confidence and craft. This class immerses itself in artful experimentation across mediums\, paired with a toolkit of technical writing skills. It’s the ultimate permission slip to be a beginner.  \n“Poetry is an echo\, asking a shadow to dance.” -Carl Sandburg \n5 wk series. 6/5-7/10 (7/3 cancelled)\, Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30p
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/poetry-101-the-curious-practice-of-paying-attention/
LOCATION:Story Parlor\, 227 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Plant Sale to Support Southern Equality Studios
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate Pride Month by bringing home a plant friend! From June 24-30\, 30% of all Plant Sales will be donated to Southern Equality Studios to further their work in supporting LGBTQIA+ Artists in the South.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pride-month-plant-sale-to-support-southern-equality-studios/
LOCATION:Art Garden Avl\, 191 Lyman St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Garden Avl":MAILTO:annie@artgardenavl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T190000
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SUMMARY:Ride the Parkway Fundraiser for Veterans Museum
DESCRIPTION:Imagine bicycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whew! U.S. military veterans John Buford and Rich Clarke\, members of the Veterans History Museum’s Advisory Committee\, will pedal 469 miles to support the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Cyclists will share progress daily through their social media posts.\nWith your help via donations (small\, medium or large)\, together we will raise money to support the museum’s mission to honor veterans\, educate citizens\, and preserve our history. From June 25 to July 1\, Buford and Clarke will bike the parkway from the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Cherokee\, North Carolina.\nWe invite you to pledge 10 cents or more per mile traveled. The mileage of the team member who rides the farthest will be used to calculate your donation at the end of the ride.\nOption 1: You choose to donate any amount of 10 cents or more per mile cycled. Examples: If you pledge $1.00 per mile you will receive a request to send your tax-deductible check to the museum for $469. Twenty-five cents per mile would equal $117.25\, etc. You decide—the sky’s the limit!\nOption 2: You may pledge a fixed amount not based on mileage.\nTo make a pledge\, email mjrobertson@comporium.net and state your:\n·      Full name\n·      Amount pledged:\n–	Per mile\, or\n–	Fixed amount\nYou will receive a request for payment after July 1.\nWe thank you for your generosity and your support of veterans!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ride-the-parkway-fundraiser-for-veterans-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
CREATED:20240109T111139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T133705Z
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SUMMARY:painting exhibition
DESCRIPTION:I intend to mix and display what we have in order to achieve peace and happiness during sufferings\, physiological and meaningful\, with color and form.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/painting-exhibition/
LOCATION:Asheville Gallery of Art\, 82 Patton Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
CREATED:20240513T033518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T125324Z
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SUMMARY:Crisp Comedy\, live in Leicester featuring Hunter Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester\, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we are featuring Hunter Roberts from Tennessee! \nHunter Roberts is a stand up southern gentleman most recently known as “why is that comic selling soap?!” \nHunter became known in the Bible Belt for his highly energetic rants centered around his upbringing in the 90’s. \nHe has a dog named Lily\, a cat named Trevor\, and is the owner of the Clean & Sober Soap Co. He loves Disney and has an entire playlist of Taylor Swift songs. \nHunter has shared the stage with late night talk show mainstays like Nate Bargatze\, Megan Gailey\, and was an official after-party act for Mumford & Sons’ Gentleman of the Road Stopover Tour. \nages 21+ \nShow is free with a suggested donation of $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/crisp-comedy-live-in-leicester-featuring-hunter-roberts/
LOCATION:Noble Cidery and Taproom\, 356 New Leicester Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
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SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Juan Nicolón
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Juan Nicolón from NYC!! \nJuan Nicolón is a Stand Up Comedian\, Writer and a world famous lover of soup. His comedy has been described as: “Larry David meets Sofia Vergara” – something Juan takes as a very big compliment. He is the winner of The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston\, Texas and The Comedy Mob Festival in New York City. He was an on Screen Talent for Univision’s FLAMA\, where he created content for millions of latinos living in the United States. His work has been featured in The New Yorker\, The New York Times and Time Out New York. You might have seen him recently going viral on Tik Tok with his PowerPoints about soup. \nFeaturing Tom Luciano \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-juan-nicolon/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204512
CREATED:20240407T051314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T215907Z
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SUMMARY:Freaky Friday Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the Freaky Friday stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and national comedians are getting freaky at Catawba Brewing!! \nages 18+\ndoors 8:45pm\, show at 9:15pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/freaky-friday-comedy-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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