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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T054008
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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:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000
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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:20240703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread in July at The Omni Grove Park Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Omni Grove Park Inn for Gingerbread in July and create unforgettable summer memories with a holiday twist. Ignite the holiday spirit early as children write their wishes to Santa Claus\, gather the family for delightful games of bingo\, delight in special appearances by Major Bear and the Gingerbread Man and enjoy live music.  \nSweeten your summer with a celebration of “Gingerbread in July” at the home of the largest National Gingerbread House Competition with our Gingerbread in July package! Bake your spirits brighter with classic gingerbread cookies\, a sweet treat to cool you down\, and 15% off accommodations.  \nCHEERFUL ACTIVITIES:  \nAll Month: Letters to Santa Claus at the Concierge Desk in the Great Hall.  \nWEDNESDAY\, JULY 3  \nFamily Movie Screening │Laurel │1 PM – 3 PM\nLive Music │Great Hall │3 PM -6 PM\nBalloon Twister │Great Hall │4 PM -6 PM\nOmni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │ 9:30 PM  \nTHURSDAY\, JULY 4  \nFamily Bingo │Skyline │1 PM -3 PM\nLive Music with Alex Taub │ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM\nGlitter Tattoos │ Great Hall │3 PM -5 PM\nStars & Stripes Evening Picnic │TBD │7 PM – 10 PM\nCity of Asheville Fireworks │9:30 PM  \nFRIDAY\, JULY 5  \nCraft │Outdoor Pool│2 PM – 3 PM\nFamily Movie Screening │Laurel │3 PM -5 PM\nLive Music with Jamar Woods│ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM\nOmni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │ 9:30 PM  \nSATURDAY\, JULY 6  \nLive Music with Jeff Thompson │Outdoor Pool │1 PM -3 PM\nFamily Bingo │Skyline │3 PM -4 PM  \nFRIDAY\, JULY 12  \nFamily Bingo │Skyline│2 PM -3 PM\nFireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  \nSATURDAY\, JULY 13  \nLive Music with Jeff Thompson │Outdoor Pool│1 PM -3 PM  \nFRIDAY\, JULY 19  \nFireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  \nSATURDAY\, JULY 20  \nLive Music with Aaron LaFalce│Outdoor Pool │1 PM – 3 PM\nFamily Bingo │Skyline│4 PM -5 PM  \nTHURSDAY\, JULY 24  \nGingerbread Cookies│Front Porch │3 PM – 5 PM  \nSATURDAY\, JULY 27  \nLive Music with Aaron LaFalce│Outdoor Pool │1 PM – 3 PM\nFamily Bingo │Skyline│4 PM -5 PM\nFireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM -8:30 PM  \nBook your stay now and be part of this enchanting celebration\, where summer fun and holiday magic come together in perfect harmony.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gingerbread-in-july-at-the-omni-grove-park-inn/
LOCATION:The Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Omni Gove Park Inn":MAILTO:susan.rotante@omnihotels.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
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SUMMARY:Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
DESCRIPTION:Rise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rise-yoga-on-the-roof-at-the-radical/
LOCATION:The Radical\, 95 Roberts Street\, Ashville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T233000
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SUMMARY:Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23\, 2025\, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday\, March 20 to Sunday\, March 23. There is no fee to apply. \nThe Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work\, to collaborate across genres and to bring new and innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Our continual goal is to curate experiences that expand the minds and hearts of our audiences and to be inclusive of artists who work within a myriad of genres\, styles\, and forms to create truly unique and original pieces in our community.  \nWe accept live performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length\, plus installations and films. We’re open to other types of performance as well – let’s talk! Depending on its length\, your piece may be grouped with another show\, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe. RAFs are free and open to the public\, and artists receive a stipend for their performance\, rather than relying on door sales.  \nThe Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is a juried festival.\nWe carefully review each and every submission. Applicants must show their work (or fully present their concept) at a short virtual or in-person adjudication session in October or November. You will be notified of your acceptance status in November or December.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/apply-to-the-2025-asheville-fringe-arts-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
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SUMMARY:Summer Mountain Street Dances
DESCRIPTION:Swing\, stomp\, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances\, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of families gathering to watch traditional dance teams\, listen to live bluegrass\, and cut the rug––or\, in this case\, the street. There will be three dances this summer from 6:30pm to 9pm on June 14th\, July 12th\, and August 9th\, all free.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/summer-mountain-street-dances/
LOCATION:Downtown Waynesville Main Street\, Main St\, Waynesville\, 28786
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Waynesville Commission":MAILTO:bethgilmore@waynesvillenc.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
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SUMMARY:Annual Firefly Gathering 2024
DESCRIPTION:Each summer hundreds of people come together in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina for the Annual Firefly Gathering\, one of the largest earthskills gatherings in the country. Skilled instructors\, artists\, musicians\, speakers and thinkers co-create this experience to expand our capacity to live well with one another and our beloved Earth. \nWith over 300 hundred diverse classes to choose from\, days are focused on deepening our relationship with the wisdom and rhythms of nature. Both classes and youth programs dip into the deep wells of ancestral knowledge\, inspiring learning\, play\, and sharing skills that all ages can integrate into our daily lives and communities. \nEvenings are filled with live music\, poetry\, stories\, dancing and drumming under the moon and stars\, opportunities to connect\, and of course–the fireflies–who dazzle us with their beautiful display of light as they find each other in the darkness! For many\, coming to The Firefly Gathering is a life-changing experience that they return to year after year. Join us this year at the Wild Human Preserve in Green Mountain\, NC. Head to www.fireflygathering.org/annual to learn more and get your passes today.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/annual-firefly-gathering-2024/
LOCATION:Wild Human Preserve\, Green Mountain
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Gathering":MAILTO:marketing@fireflygathering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T184500
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
CREATED:20240707T144444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T025440Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Summer: Are you having Fun in the Sun? Let’s explore with our bodies the joy of Summer! We can enjoy the heat and warmth of the Sun on our bodies. The Heat is On! Staccato Rhythm which is the beat and fire in your movement\, body and life! We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville\, NC 28803\, 5:00-6:45pm\, $15-25 sliding scale\, no one turned away!  Brooke will greet you at the door! \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Certified 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and the Body! \nDance movement timeline:\nDoors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 7PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.\n5 PM: Warm-up\, Meditative stretching and dancing.\n5:45 PM: Doors Close\, Opening circle\nDemonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness.\n6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5Rhythms\n6:45: Closing Circle/End\nThank you and see ya on the dance floor soon!  Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-9/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013106Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Jam
DESCRIPTION:This class is open to continuing ukulele students who have completed either a Level 1 or 2 class with Madelyn Ilana in the recent past\, or have some experience on their instrument. This mini series will be a chance to continue playing some of our familiar tunes together over the summer\, and to review the concepts we have been practicing in our group sessions. Come kick back and jam along!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ukulele-jam/
LOCATION:Asheville Music School\, 10 Ridgelawn Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Music School":MAILTO:ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013113Z
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SUMMARY:The Blackout Diaries Comedy Show at The Pulp
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s Funniest Interactive Standup show is back in Asheville Wednesday July 17\, 7-9pm. Hosted by Alex Joyce in The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement PULP. Get tix early! These shows sellout.\nThe Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians\, plus ‘regular’ people (cops\, firefighters\, teachers\, etc) tell hilarious drinking or other buzzed stories. Then you\, the audience\, can dive even deeper by asking questions to the performers about their stories.\nThe show has been a critics’ pick by all major Chicago periodicals and has been featured on NPR\, Comedy Central and more. Its host and creator\, Sean Flannery\, was even named the best drunk in Chicago by The Chicago Reader\, though we are still trying to figure out what that award means and if it should be considered an accolade.\nCome for some of the funniest drinking stories you’ve heard\nFeaturing comedians Ryan Gordon\, Cayla Clark\, Larry Griffin & Miranda Allison!!\n*if you have a funny buzzed story\, whether it involves drinking or other\, and would like to be on this show\, contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-blackout-diaries-comedy-show-at-the-pulp-2/
LOCATION:PULP Under The Orange Peel\, 103 Hilliard Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slice of Life Comedy":MAILTO:Sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T054008
CREATED:20240625T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013121Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Continuing Guitar
DESCRIPTION:4-week series\, July 17-Aug 7. This class is open to women with basic proficiency in guitar. Are you wanting to expand your knowledge of music theory? Are you a songwriter or aspiring songwriter looking to share some ideas in a supportive group setting? Are you tired of playing the same familiar chords and want to spice things up a bit? Would you like to learn some new tunes? Join this nourishing container of women to receive support to grow your musical skills in this relaxed Summer mini series with Madelyn Ilana\, local singer/songwriter\, music teacher\, and somatic therapist.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/womens-continuing-guitar/
LOCATION:Asheville Music School\, 10 Ridgelawn Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Music School":MAILTO:ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org
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