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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T083929
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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:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240223T163858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T133946Z
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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:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132653Z
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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:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20241213T211434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213014Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
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SUMMARY:Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens\, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey\, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers.  Feel free to bring your own drinks to add to the mocktails.  \nGuests will have the shaded pavilion to gather and will take home a stunning floral arrangement\, crafted from our beautiful Bullington dahlias. This experience would be a perfect way to celebrate a child’s birthday\, a friend’s engagement\, or just gather with friends. This exclusive gathering is a wonderful opportunity to support Bullington Gardens and its mission while enjoying a magical evening in a picturesque setting. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/twilight-dahlias-mocktails/
LOCATION:Bullington Gardens\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240731T200853Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Randy Shull: Black & White"
DESCRIPTION:Gallery hours are Wed – Sat 11am-5pm \nTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White\, an exhibition of new large-scale\, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday\, August 9 from 6-8PM.\n \nShull has the unique ability to evoke both gravity and weightlessness within a single artwork\, pouring thick layers of paint around the loose weave of handmade hammocks\, a material that he has been incorporating in his work for several years. Hammocks are core to life in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico where Shull has lived part-time for the past 18 years\, and where he maintains a studio in the historic center of Mérida. If art and hammocks are the vehicles of dreams\, Shull’s work carves a path into the subconscious.  \nAs objects\, hammocks are extremely strong and malleable\, with a rich cultural history. Shull at once honors this craft and lineage while treating it irreverently\, exploring the boundaries of what a painting can be with tireless experimentation. In these heavily textured almost muscular works\, Shull subverts the very notion of a painting\, reversing the usual role of canvas and paint. Using paint as a binder to hold the hammocks together\, he creates a radical new material that is culled from the histories of art and craft while decidedly pointing towards their futures.  \nThe natural sagging and draping that occurs in these works lends a tapestry-like aesthetic\, and upon looking we become suddenly viscerally aware of the weight of our bodies. Simultaneously\, Shull’s use of vibrant colors\, earth tones\, and rough surfaces and edges allows us to revel in the simple pleasures of materiality and light. \nThe title of the exhibition is in part a nod toward contemporary life in the polarized U.S. and is in line with Shull’s interest in pairs\, contrasts\, and the spaces between; many of the works on view are subtly divided into two panels. \nIn addition to paintings\, the exhibition will include some sculptural and video elements that illustrate Shull’s investigation\, in the extreme\, of the capacity and capability of the hammock.  \nRandy Shull lives and works in Asheville\, NC and Mérida\, Mexico. He received his BFA in Furniture Design from Rochester Institute of Technology\, NY in 1986. He is the recipient of a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship and a NEA Southern Arts Federation grant. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and his work is included in the collections of The Brooklyn Museum\, NY; The High Museum of Art\, GA; The Renwick Museum of American Art\, Washington\, D.C.; The Mint Museum of Craft + Design\, NC; Racine Museum of Art\, WI; The Gregg Museum of Art & Design\, NC; Museum of Art and Design\, NY\, Black Mountain College Museum\, NC; The Asheville Art Museum\, NC; The Ogden Museum of Southern Art\, LA; The Mobile Museum of Art\, AL\, and numerous corporate collections including Fidelity\, Wells Fargo\, Piedmont Natural Gas\, Duke Hospital\, and Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, among others.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/opening-reception-for-randy-shull-black-white/
LOCATION:Tracey Morgan Gallery\, 188 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Morgan Gallery":MAILTO:info@traceymorgangallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240903T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183817Z
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SUMMARY:At the Table
DESCRIPTION:As we enter another fall season\, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community\, power\, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition\, which feature the recurring motif of the table\, both literal and metaphorical\, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where people come together in connection\, endure and overcome injustice\, and make decisions that can change an individual life or the course of humanity. \nReception Details:\nThe exhibition’s reception will be held on Thursday\, October 3\, 2024\, from 5 to 7 PM. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at BAC’s Star Atrium. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10 AM-4 PM\, and Thursday\, 10 AM-7 PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nImage Credit: Narsiso Martinez\, Always Fresh\, 2018\, ink\, charcoal\, gouache\, gold Leaf\, collage and multiple small oil on canvas paintings on reclaimed produce boxes\, 92.5 x 278 inches\, Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery\, Los Angeles. © 2018 Narsiso Martinez ; Photo © 2019 Michael Underwood.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/at-the-table/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240816T231527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135038Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings
DESCRIPTION:Spend 2+  hours as a jeweler! \nWork with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver\, hammer\, and stamp to your liking\, and we’ll then polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling accomplished and ready to show off your work! \nYou will use a torch! (Don’t be intimidated\, our highly skilled and fun instructors will walk you through it!) \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and tie long hair back for safety. All tools and materials needed for class will be provided. \n*Class times and availability are subject to change.  Sign up in advance online to ensure your time and space.   \nRuns from Aug 23\, 2024 to Nov 16\, 2024 and happens every:\nFridays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT\nFridays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT\nSaturdays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240816T195746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135051Z
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SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. \nThese also make great wedding bands! \nYou’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our River Arts District Studio. \n$95/ person *All Materials Included \n*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-rings-workshop-at-ignite-jewelry-studios/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240726T150302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023414Z
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SUMMARY:Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials\, shrubs\, trees and so much more! September 12-14\, 9am-4pm.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bullington-gardens-annual-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Bullington Gardens\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bullington Gardens":MAILTO:Bullingtongardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240830T155004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183936Z
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SUMMARY:Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials\, shrubs\, trees and so much more! September 12-14\, 9am-4pm.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bullington-gardens-annual-fall-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Bullington Gardens\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bullington Gardens":MAILTO:Bullingtongardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20241213T205602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | Ginny Ruffner Reforestation of the Imagination
DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present Ginny Ruffner’s Reforestation of the Imagination\, organized and toured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition imagines an apocalyptic landscape of withered plant forms that come to life when activated with augmented reality. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick\, Ruffner illuminates the delicate balance between nature and the artificial human-built world around us\, putting forth an optimistic hope for the future: that technology can be a means to understand and help save the earth from environmental devastation. Visitors can download the free app “Reforestation” on their phones or use the iPads in the gallery to bring this second reality to life.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-ginny-ruffner-reforestation-of-the-imagination/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240710T130300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T025823Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Vintage Radio Market
DESCRIPTION:The museum and vendors will offer many restored and restorable vintage radios\, parts\, accessories and books. Attendees can also visit and tour the museum throughout the day. The museum encourages visitors to bring or provide a photo of their vintage radio to learn from museum experts about its history and unique features. They can also provide information about local restorers who can bring their radios back to life. Parking and admission to the market and museum are free.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/4th-annual-vintage-radio-market/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, 16 Fernihurst Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240806T185436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023406Z
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SUMMARY:20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history\, as we celebrate 20 years of community building\, growing\, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall\, Garden Manager from 2007-2022\, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space\, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about the garden’s creation\, the plants and people that give it life\, and the long history of community engagement that makes this space possible. After the tour\, light refreshments will be served.  \nTickets are $20 per person. Ticket proceeds support the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Event with the goal of raising $20\,000 to fund our educational programming and start accumulating seed money to replace our old barn with a new facility. More information about the fundraiser can be found at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/20th-anniversary-celebration/  \nGather with us on a Saturday morning in September from 10:00am – 11:30am on September 7th\, 14th\, or 21st. Your ticket reserves one spot for one tour. Please RSVP for one of the three dates. Tickets can be purchased at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/garden-tour/  \nFor more information please contact Lucille Nelson at lucille.nelson@tobm.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/20-years-of-community-gardening-historical-tours-2/
LOCATION:Dr. John Wilson Community Garden\, 99 White Pine Dr.\, Black Mountain\, 28711
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain Recreation &amp%3Bamp%3B Parks":MAILTO:recreation@townofblackmountain.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240829T161216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183959Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe's Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Fall and explore portions of Riverside Cemetery\, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works\, as well as a few other notable people in Asheville at that time. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery\, $5 per person.\nTickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Memorial\, or at the gate with cash in hand. Plan for two-hour leisurely paced tour!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thomas-wolfes-buried-lives-a-riverside-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery\, 53 Birch St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site":MAILTO:grant.holmstrom@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240806T201343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023421Z
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SUMMARY:West Asheville Garden Stroll
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:   15th annual West Asheville Garden Stroll\nWHEN:   Saturday Sept. 14\, 2024 from 11AM to 4PM\, RAIN OR SHINE\nWHERE:  Kickoff at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School\, 98 Sulphur Springs Rd\, Asheville 28806\nCOST:  FREE\nINFO:  wagardenstroll@gmail.com; westashevillegardens.com; Facebook.com/WestAshevilleGardens \nThe 15th West Asheville Garden Stroll is Saturday\, September 14th from 11 AM to 4 PM\, with a family-friendly kickoff program at 10:30. It features 15 diverse gardens in the Horney Heights neighborhood\, on both sides of Sulphur Springs Road from Lucy Herring School westward. Stroll Guides with a map and garden descriptions will be available at the school from 11:00 until 3:30. Local organizations will be on hand in the morning with resources for gardeners and possibly some items for sale. \nThe Garden Stroll is FREE\, and all are welcome to join in this community event\, rain or shine. However\, leave your four-footed friends at home — dogs are not allowed in the gardens.\nWhile there is street parking throughout the neighborhood\, we encourage you to park at the school or at Abernethy United Methodist Church (1418 Patton Ave) and walk or bike the 3 mile route. (Regardless of where you park\, come by the school first to pick up a Stroll Guide.) \nThis year’s gardens showcase many alternatives to conventional lawns as well as all kinds of edibles\, ornamentals\, medicinal plants\, permaculture designs\, and a wide variety of native plants. Water features\, eclectic art\, trellises\, and quirky garden sheds provide focal points. You’ll see new and mature gardens as well as works-in-progress\, all offering the chance to chat with friendly and enthusiastic gardeners. \nWith the theme “If You Grow It\, They Will Come\,” we encourage stroll-goers to observe how these gardens provide safety\, nourishment\, & love for birds\, bees\, and so many others of nature’s families.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/west-asheville-garden-stroll-3/
LOCATION:Lucy S. Herring Elementary\, 98 Sulphur Springs\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Asheville Garden Stroll":MAILTO:scott.millerswoodworks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Hike at the North Carolina Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Hemlock Restoration Initiative will be leading a hike in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum around the Arboretum grounds on Saturday\, September 14th at 1pm. The hike will take 3-4 hours and traverse mostly flat paths\, totaling around 2.5 miles. HRI staff will showcase hemlocks that we have treated around Bent Creek Road and the Carolina Mountain Trail. We’ll discuss the importance of our native hemlocks and the threat they face from hemlock woolly adelgid as well as methods and precautions used near streams. \nThis hike is a great opportunity to learn about hemlock conservation in the region and see the natural and recreational value that hemlocks provide. \nThe hike is eligible for 3 hours elective credit in the Arboretum’s Blue Ridge Naturalist and Blue Ridge Eco Gardener Certificate of Merit credit. Also eligible for NCEE (NC Environmental Educator) Criteria II credits. \nFree for Arboretum members. Non-members need to pay the $20 parking fee per vehicle. To sign up\, please email education@savehemlocksnc.org or call 828-252-4783 by Monday\, September 9th.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-hike-at-the-north-carolina-arboretum/
LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T184500
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at The Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info\nVenue: Asheville Masonic Temple\nDates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\nDuration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)\nAge requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\nAccessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility\nView the FAQs for this event here\nSeating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\nIf you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\nCheck out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville\nTo treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \nTentative Program\nQueen: \n“Don’t Stop Me Now”\n“Killer Queen”\n“Somebody to Love”\n“Love of My Life”\n“Crazy Little Thing Called Love”\n“Under Pressure” (Queen and David Bowie)\n“Bohemian Rhapsody”\n“Fat Bottomed Girls”\n“We Will Rock You”\n“Another One Bites the Dust”\n“We Are the Champions”\nOther Works: \nGianni Schicchi\, “O Mio Babbino Caro” – Giacomo Puccini\nLa Boheme\, SC 67\, Act 2: “Quando m’en Vo’ (Musetta’s Waltz)” – Giacomo Puccini\nDie Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)\, K. 620\, Act 2: “Der Hölle Rache Kocht in Meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night Aria)” – W. A. Mozart\nPerformers\nOpal String Quartet\nSeating Map
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/candlelight-a-tribute-to-queen-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Masonic Temple\, 80 Broadway \, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fever":MAILTO:fever@eventvesta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T210000
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SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Ben Roy
DESCRIPTION:Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ben Roy from Denver! \nIf you aren’t familiar with Ben Roy\, he’s been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004\, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice to the stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate\, ranting approach\, Roy has a style that is definitively his own. \nRoy cut his comedic teeth in Denver at the world famous Comedy Works. Since then\, he has been selected to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival\, Just For Laughs Toronto\, Just For Laughs Chicago\, The New York Comedy Festival\, Austin’s South by Southwest festival\, and many more. Roy has been featured on HBO’s Funny as Hell series; as well as on the Comedy Central shows Adam DeVine’s House Party\, Corporate\, @midnight\, and This Is Not Happening. Ben has also released four stand-up comedy albums and was listed as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch. \nAlong with fellow Denver Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl (who collectively perform as The Grawlix)\, Ben created\, wrote\, and starred in TruTV’s original scripted comedy series Those Who Can’t\, which now has all three seasons available for streaming on HBOMax. \nHe’s also currently host of two popular podcasts\, 97.9 The Rat Race on the All Things Comedy network and\, along with Orvedahl and Cayton-Holland\, The Grawlix Saves the World available on The Starburns Audio Network. In addition to stand-up comedy\, acting\, and podcasting\, Roy is a prolific musician and the current lead singer of pop punk outfit SPELLS. \nFeaturing Sarah Love \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating* \n*premium seating is table seating in the front three rows
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-ben-roy-2/
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:20240914T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083929
CREATED:20240903T042910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184018Z
UID:74365-1726347600-1726354800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!\nA fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 8:45\, show at 9:15pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/secret-saturday-late-nite-comedy/
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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