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SUMMARY:DJ Sessions at The Radical
DESCRIPTION:The Radical invites guests to The Roof\, Thursday through Sunday for live DJ sets\, craft cocktails\, nostalgic bites (see menu here) and unbeatable views as the sun sets over Asheville. Whether guests are celebrating a bday or just catching a breather\, there’s no better place to unwind and groove. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ late night at after/glow on Fridays and Saturdays from 8-10pm.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dj-sessions-at-the-radical/
LOCATION:The Radical\, 95 Roberts Street\, Ashville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Our Living Record at Revolve Gallery
DESCRIPTION:A multimedia exhibit honoring queer and trans archives\, memory\, and resistance \nAsheville\, NC – Our Living Record\, a new exhibition from Southern Equality Studios – – the art program of The Campaign for Southern Equality\, on view starting July 10 through August 17\, 2025 at Revolve Gallery (821 Riverside Dr. Asheville\, NC 28801). This vibrant and deeply personal show features artwork from Southern LGBTQ+ community members and allies who explore preserving queer memory in the face of cultural erasure. \nThe exhibition includes photography\, sculpture\, projection\, ephemera\, and participatory archival interactive installations. Each piece reflects how personal objects\, imagery\, and memories connect to the broader story of LGBTQ+ resilience\, resistance\, and joy. \n“Queer and trans histories are often fragmented or excluded from dominant narratives\,” says curator Liz Williams. “Our Living Record asks: what happens when we tell our stories ourselves—through our photos\, our letters\, our zines\, our everyday rituals? This exhibition is a gathering of those fragments. A way to say: we were here\, we are here and we will sustain and remain.” \nFeatured artists include:\nLenny Kyriakoulis\, Kass Patterson \, Daniel Simone\, Crain Cutler\, Eduardo Moraes de Oliveira Barbosa\, Amanda Simons\, Lindsay Jones\, and Jeannie Regan \nThe exhibition also includes community-sourced materials\, family snapshots\, protest signs\, and objects from queer everyday life. An Archival Activation Event will take place on July 30\, featuring storytelling\, readings\, an interactive archive activation for WNC LGBTQIA+ Archive Project. \nArtists and community members were asked to submit personal photos\, letters\, or historical ephemera that could be projected onto them during their portrait session—creating an image that literally places history on the body. Each participant also sat for a filmed interview sharing why their items matter\, what stories need to be preserved\, and what message they want to pass on to future generations. \nOur Living Record is supported by Southern Equality Studios\, a project of the Campaign for Southern Equality. Revolve Gallery is located at 821 Riverside Drive #179 in Asheville’s River Arts District. Admission is free and open to the public during gallery hours. \nFor interviews\, press images\, or event information\, please contact Liz Williams at liz@southernequality.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/our-living-record-at-revolve-gallery/
LOCATION:Revolve Studio\, 821 Riverside Drive\, #179\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campaign for Southern Equality":MAILTO:adam@southernequality.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T080000
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SUMMARY:The Furry and Feathered
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibit ~ Now through August 13\, 2025
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-furry-and-feathered/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T170000
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SUMMARY:Bindings Art Exhibit with Randy Siegel at North Asheville Library
DESCRIPTION:Scraps of fabric\, rope\, string\, wire\, and thread\, along with obsessive stitching and often beading\, obscure and obstruct hidden aspects of self often too painful to acknowledge and to beautiful to ignore. With each wrap\, knot\, and stitch\, the creative process has been a mediation and ritual—a holy sacrament of confession\, absolution\, and integration as shadow aspects of self are brought to light\, acceptance\, and love.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bindings-art-exhibit-with-randy-siegel-at-north-asheville-library/
LOCATION:North Asheville Library\, 1030 Merrimon Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 1030 Merrimon Avenue\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Asheville Library":MAILTO:Randy@RandySiegelArt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T190000
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SUMMARY:Colors of the Blue Ridge: The Mountainscapes of Richard Baker
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free exhibition of artwork by Haywood County landscape artist Richard Baker\, including a closing reception on Saturday\, August 9\, from 5-7 p.m.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/colors-of-the-blue-ridge-the-mountainscapes-of-richard-baker/
LOCATION:Folkmoot Friendship Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, 28786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T122950Z
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SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Hendersonville Farmers Market\, Locally Grown\, Community Strong\,\nLocated at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th\, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, rain or shine\, the market boasts over 30 vendors within a 60-mile radius. Explore a diverse array of offerings\, including farm-fresh produce\, meats\, eggs\, dairy\, honey\, baked goods\, crafts\, and beverages. The lively atmosphere is enhanced by live music every Saturday\, creating a festive backdrop for your market adventure. Don’t miss special events like Tomato Day\, Wellness Day\, and Juneteenth Celebration\, offering unique experiences throughout the season. With ample free parking available\, the Hendersonville Farmers Market is your go-to destination for a weekly outing celebrating local producers\, growers\, and the community spirit.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hendersonville-farmers-market-16/
LOCATION:Historic Train Depot\, 650 Maple Street\, HENDERSONVILLE\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Downtown Hendersonville":MAILTO:info@downtownhendersonville.org
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past at this free cultural heritage festival. Featuring artists and artisans from near and far\, food vendors\, and traditional Appalachian music on the porch of the historic 1875 home. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle on the front lawn for two days of fun and entertainment!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-heritage-weekend-arts-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Shelton House – WNC History\, Heritage and Crafts\, 49 Shelton Street\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shelton House%3A WNC History%2C Heritage and Crafts":MAILTO:dannehl@sheltonhouse.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
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SUMMARY:Bark Mask Making w/ Josh Barnwell
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Autumn and Samhain\, the season of ancestors and mystery\, this hands-on exploration of the nature of bark–and your own wild nature–is the perfect opportunity to create an alternate visage for yourself. Bark is a material of incredible richness\, its textures\, forms and functions shaped by the trees it protects. Beyond its practical uses\, bark has a deeper\, more mysterious potential: transformational masks. For centuries\, humans have metamorphosed through masks\, exploring alter selves and new ways of seeing the world.\nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll do just that: explore the nature of bark and your own creative instincts by crafting a unique mask from tulip poplar bark. \nWhat You’ll Learn & Create:\n* How bark behaves from tree to transformation—its natural properties\, preparation\, and preservation.\n*The process of selecting and shaping bark into a mask\, designing a form that speaks to you.\n*Basic low-relief carving techniques using simple hand tools (experience is helpful but not required).\n*How to process your own bark into mask blanks for future creations. \nEach participant will leave with a handmade mask and the skills to continue crafting with bark. But more than that\, this workshop offers a chance to connect—both with the living trees that provide this material and with the internal landscapes we explore when we create and embody an alternate version of ourselves.\nWhether you’re a seasoned carver or a curious beginner\, this class invites you to step into the world of bark mask making—an art both ancient and newly rediscovered. Join beloved crafter and inspiring instructor\, Josh Barnwell\,  in shaping something truly unique.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bark-mask-making-w-josh-barnwell/
LOCATION:NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Gathering":MAILTO:marketing@fireflygathering.org
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SUMMARY:Clarinet and Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:Two Asheville natives\, now international classical music soloists\, return to their hometown to give two concerts on August 9th and 10th. Clarinetist Aaron Lipsky and Pianist Christopher Tavernier will perform music by Debussy\, Brahms\, and Clara and Robert Schumann. Lipsky is an Artist Diploma student at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music\, where he just returned from soloing in the Czech Republic. Tavernier is a Master’s student at the Eastman School of Music in New York\, who recently performed solo concerts on the Amalfi Coast in Italy.  \nBoth concerts are free with donations encouraged.  \nThe concert on August 9th will be at 1pm at the home of Daniel Angerstein and Jerry Schultz. Light food and drink included at intermission! To RSVP\, email @aaronlipskyclarinet@gmail.com \nThe concert on August 10th will be at  3pm at St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield Retirement Community.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/clarinet-and-piano-recital/
LOCATION:Home of Daniel Angerstein and Jerry Schultz\, 1998 Randy Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Lipsky":MAILTO:aaronlipskyclarinet@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T200000
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SUMMARY:National Book Lover's Day Fundraiser & Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Read it and believe it! ✨📚\nWe’re celebrating National Book Lover’s Day the only way we know how — with cold brews\, cozy vibes\, and a spelling showdown!\n⁠\n📅 Saturday\, August 9 | 🕐 1pm\n📍 RAD Brew Co.\n⁠\n🔁 Bring a book\, take a book (Book Swap!)\n🛍️ Shop literary-inspired treasures from:\n@casaterracollective 🌿 @x2designs 🔮 @earthlyluster 💎\n🎟️ Silent raffle\, volunteer info\, and good reads galore\n⁠\n🐝 Adult Spelling Bee\nCheck-in 6:00pm | Starts 6:30pm\n$10 to enter\nWinner gets a medal + eternal bragging rights ✨\n⁠\nProceeds support @literacytogether & @r2sasheville — so your words really matter 💛\n⁠\nWhether you’re here for the puns or the fun\, don’t shelf this plan! 🥂📖\n#NationalBookLoversDay #AshevilleReads #ashevilleevents #RADBrewCo #BookishAndBrewed #SpellingBee #AVLEvents #ReadLocal #DrinkAndSpell #LitAndLit #bananasandcraftbeer
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/national-book-lovers-day-fundraiser-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="The River Arts District Brewing Company":MAILTO:sales@theradbrewco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T170000
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CREATED:20250422T215547Z
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SUMMARY:Something Rotten!
DESCRIPTION:Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell\nMusic and Lyrics by\nWayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick\nConceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick\nPresented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nJuly 24-August 10\, 2025 \nThursday\, 7/24 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 7/10)\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nSaturdays at 3 pm\nSundays at 3 pm \nDirector: Bess Park \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 25 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult themes\, language\, and humor. \nSet in the 1590s\, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star\, “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing\, dancing\, and acting simultaneously\, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night\, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to “thine own self” and all that jazz.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/something-rotten-9/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T220000
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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Ryan Singer at Ginger's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Ryan Singer from Los Angeles!! \nRyan Singer\, “Comedy’s Crown Prince of Weird” is a cosmic comedian who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious. He recently released his first one-hour special The Supernatural\, filmed in a haunted school. He’s been seen on Maron (IFC)\, The Movie Show (ScFy) and has released 4 full-length comedy albums\, Free Love (2018)\, Immortal For Now (2015)\, Comedy Wonder Town (2012) and How To Get High Without Drugs (2010)\, 3 of which were chosen as Top Comedy Album of the Year. \nRyan is the creator and host of the popular Me & Paranormal You podcast in which he has in-depth interviews with paranormal investigators\, experiencers of the supernatural and explores all things esoteric. He has been selected by Rolling Stone Magazine as “A Comic Who Should Be Big\,” LA Weekly as one of “10 LA Comics to Watch”\, mentioned in NY Magazine as a “Comic to Watch\,” was one of 4 finalists in the original CMT’s Next Big Comic Contest\, is a frequent guest on the WTF Podcast w/Marc Maron and the Bob & Tom Show\, and his joke “United Snacks of America” has nearly 11 million listens on Pandora. \nages 18+\nDoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 premium seating
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-ryan-singer-at-gingers-revenge/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T235900
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SUMMARY:BASS THEOREM ft. Vexer\, Ephygy\, Just Press Play\, Westbrock IV & DJ Ujjayi @ Third Room
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: Third Room\nWHEN: Saturday August 9\, 2025\nDOORS: 7:30pm | SHOW: 8:30pm\nGENRE: edm / bass music\nTICKETS: $10 adv. / $15 d.o.s. \nPURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152146 \nJoin us for a carefully crafted night of bass music\, designed to showcase Asheville’s amazing local talent. Each DJ brings their own unique style to the music we all love\, keeping the flow intact and the basslines pumping. No longer a hypothesis\, come hear Bass Theorem break the equation. \nBass Theorem features a carefully selected lineup packed with rising local talent\, with sets from: \nVexer\nEphygy\nJust Press Play\nWestbrock IV\nDJ Ujjayi \nThis is a bass function not to be missed!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bass-theorem-ft-vexer-ephygy-just-press-play-westbrock-iv-dj-ujjayi-third-room/
LOCATION:Third Room\, 46 Wall Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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