BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Laurel of Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T122540 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250626T200711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214734Z UID:81271-0-1752433200@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HF_NYC_Selects-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20240223T163858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T133946Z UID:66956-1710493200-1740758400@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sovereignty-Gold-Iron-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the Cherokee People":MAILTO:communications@motcp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20241213T211132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213006Z UID:76532-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20241213T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213014Z UID:76536-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20241213T202704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212840Z UID:76518-1730458800-1747072800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum presents Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects. The suite of lithographic drawings by Robert Morris presents a series of ideas for ten works of art shaped out of earth\, atmospheric conditions\, and built environments. Created in 1969\, the series marks an important moment when artists began to reimagine what art could be. Morris was a pioneer in conceptual art working at the forefront of Minimalism\, Process art\, and Land art. \nImage: Robert Morris\, “Piles and Pits\,” from the “Earth Projects” series\, 1969\, color lithograph\, 20 13/16 × 27 7/8 inches. Museum purchase\, 2006.22.07.61d. © 2024 The Estate of Robert Morris / Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-anti-form-robert-morriss-earth-projects/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2006.22.07.61d_New.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20241115T224255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004156Z UID:75941-1737295200-1742745600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training DESCRIPTION:January 19th – March26th\, 2025 | 10 Consecutive Sundays |2-4PM EST\n20 Hours Total (Live Sessions with Recordings Available) \nIn a world where anxiety\, stress\, and trauma are increasingly prevalent\, particularly in the aftermath of recent societal events\, there’s a growing need for practices that provide genuine support and healing. This Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training offers a deeply restorative journey that will give you powerful tools to heal the nervous system. \nThis training is for those who wish to deepen their self-care in 2025. \nThe training is also designed for yoga teachers\, holistic health practitioners and behavioral health professionals seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of their students\, clients\, or communities. Qigong and Gentle Yoga exercises\, many which require no mat are effective\, holistic practices for stress relief\, trauma healing\, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a yoga teacher\, a wellness professional\, or someone seeking personal transformation\, this training will empower you to support those in need of genuine care and healing. \nThroughout the 20 hours of live\, interactive sessions\, you’ll learn: \n-Breathing Techniques that trigger the relaxation response\, calming the nervous system\n-Dynamic Warm-ups from Qigong and Yoga to release joint tension and increase mobility\n-Active Breathing Exercises to help release anxiety and circulate healing energy throughout the body\n-Heart Salutations\, an accessible alternative to Sun Salutations that promotes heart-opening and flexibility\n-Shaking Like a Tree\, a fun yet profound trauma-release technique to shake off stress\n-Tapping – acupuncture-style healing without needles to release blockages and calm the mind\n -Whole-Body Self-Massage and Acupressure for deep relaxation and self-care\n -Meditation Practices that support grounding\, emotional balance\, and self-compassion\n-Heart-Centered Poetry that uplifts and inspires\, bringing emotional healing to the soul \nThese practices are not only restorative for your own well-being but are designed to offer profound benefits for anyone struggling with anxiety\, stress\, or the weight of the modern world. With the current epidemic of anxiety and mental health challenges\, particularly post-election\, now is the time to integrate healing practices that nurture the nervous system and help individuals find calm and resilience. \nThis training will help you to:\n– Support nervous system healing by offering accessible techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress.\n– As a yoga teacher\, you will diversify your offerings and stand out by adding Qigong-infused Yoga® reaching an audience drawn Qigong and to a gentle and accessible approach to self-care.\n– As a holistic health practitioner or therapist\, you will have tools clients can use any time to cultivate self-compassion and deal with anxiety and blocks effectively.\n– Foster emotional resilience as you embark upon a healing journey with like minded people who share you love of holistic health.\n– Deepen your personal practice and explore the synergies between Qigong and Yoga and their role in healing the body\, mind and heart. \nDetails:\n– Dates: January 19th – March th\, 2025 (10 Sundays)\n– Time: 6-8 PM PST (Live attendance is strongly encouraged; recordings available)\n– Location: Online: Join from anywhere! \nLed by Lynne Nicole Smith\, a trauma-informed practitioner and creator of Qigong Infused Yoga®\, this training brings together 25 years of expertise in Qigong\, Yoga\, and holistic healing. Lynne is passionate about providing accessible\, life-changing practices that help individuals manage stress\, heal trauma\, and find peace in their daily lives. She is dedicated to supporting both practitioners and their students in cultivating healing\, resilience\, and self-compassion in an ever-demanding world. \n“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi \nJoin us in 2025 for this nourishing healing journey! \nhttps://qigonginfusedyoga.com/teacher-training/ URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/qigong-infused-yoga-online-training/ LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-15-at-5.40.32 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Qigong Infused Yoga%E2%84%A2":MAILTO:lynnenicole@qigonginfusedyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20241213T145729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212858Z UID:76507-1737649800-1741370400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets featuring the work of master puppeteer Hobey Ford will be on view at Warren Wilson College from January 23rd to March 7th\, 2025. \nWarren Wilson’s Art Department is excited to host an exhibition of rod\, foam\, and shadow puppets by the award winning puppeteer\, Hobey Ford. On display will be characters\, stories and set pieces from a range of tales from Ford’s previous shows including a few puppets from friend and mentor Clyde Hollifield. This exhibition will explore how puppetry can engage the imagination of audiences of all ages\, while sharing the process of puppet construction and showcasing Ford’s contributions to the craft. \nWinner of the UNIMA Citation for Excellence and 3 Jim Henson Foundation grants\, Hobey Ford is known for his excellence in puppetry performance and craft and his skill as a master storyteller. Hobey utilizes his artistic studies from the State University of New York and UNCA to design and construct all of his Golden Rod puppets. His performances present puppetry styles and tales from around the world and feature puppetry styles he has created such as the Peepers hand puppets and his well-loved “Foamies” puppets made from large blocks of foam with inventive mechanisms to create life-like movements. Hobey tours internationally and trains teachers through his involvement with the Kennedy Center of the Northwest Film Forum. \nThe exhibition opening reception is on January 23rd from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. The Elizabeth Holden Gallery is open M-F\, 10- 4pm and Saturdays 1-4pm. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-wondrous-world-of-hobey-fords-golden-rod-puppets/ LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024_FINALhobeyford.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250117T022003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203203Z UID:77261-1739700000-1739707200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:Go Crazy for Love!\nWe know that Love for others can be complicated\, unpredictable\, and sometimes shifting! On the other hand\, falling in Love is fun and exciting! Join us to move through our bodies all of the different feelings and experiences that we have for others. \n“Dance to fall in Love with the Spirt in all things.” Gabrielle Roth \nDon’t miss out on Brandi Mizilca and a Student will drum live for our warmup! \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 instructional dance practice which is created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years. Through the dance\, Karen acts as an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms\, based on how does the body move and breathe in change through this fast paced world? \nTime: 10am-12pm\nFee: $15-25\, no one turned away\nThis movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date.\nMovement Timeline:\nWarmup: 10am-10:30am\nCircle: 10:30am-10:45am\, invitation for movement\, demo the 5Rhythms\, answer any questions that may arise\nMovement: 10:45 am- 12pm\, we will move to the Wave music and I will provide instructional exercises throughout our movement session.\nI look forward to moving with you all! Love K URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythmsvacillating-waves-class-on-sunday-hosted-by-karen-6/ LOCATION:Asia House 828\, 119 Coxe Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/roman-kraft-XdbUsFkAwqA-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250213T002113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T130740Z UID:77896-1739716200-1739721600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Frostbite 5k\, 10k\, and 1 Mile Fun Run DESCRIPTION:For over 32 years\, the Frostbite Races have motivated runners and walkers to stay active throughout the colder winter months. Participants brave the chilly temperatures to compete in a series of races\, including a challenging 10K\, a scenic 5K\, or 1-mile fun run. Flurry the Penguin is always encouraging runners and walkers with high fives. The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo add to the excitement with local vendors\, wellness services\, live music\, and kid’s activities. The Frostbite Races have become a beloved tradition in Fletcher\, NC\, bringing the community together for a day of fitness and fun. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/frostbite-5k-10k-and-1-mile-fun-run-2/ LOCATION:Lelia Patterson Center\, 1111 Howard Gap Road\, Fletcher\, NC\, 28732\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MFM08637.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="iDaph Events":MAILTO:support@idaph.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250123T204653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T005029Z UID:77417-1739718000-1739725200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-7/ LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250126T170714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T142849Z UID:77538-1739725200-1739732400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:GALENTINE’S AT CRAVE WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE DESCRIPTION:Join Junior League of Asheville members at their favorite event of the year – Galentine’s at Crave Dessert Bar. Enjoy a dessert and meet like minded women who make an impact in WNC. Sparked with Love will be onsite with permanent jewelry for sale!\nAttire: casual URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/galentines-at-crave-with-the-junior-league-of-asheville/ LOCATION:Crave\, 41 N Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T122540 CREATED:20250128T065312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164755Z UID:77580-1739730600-1739736000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Comedy for Community supporting Our Voice DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community \nLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.\nComedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the towns we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Our Voice! \nOur Voice inspires hope and healing while ending sexual violence and human trafficking through education\, counseling\, and advocacy.\nThey provide support for survivors of sexual violence ages 13 and up in Buncombe County\, as well as survivors of human trafficking ages 13 and up in Buncombe\, McDowell\, and Transylvania Counties. \nDoors: 6:00 PM\nShow: 6:30 PM\nTickets: $15.00\nPREMIUM SEATING: $20.00\nAges 16+\nSEATED SHOW URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-for-community-supporting-our-voice/ LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Comedy-for-Community-story-Instagram-Post_20250122_000036_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR