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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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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:20250816T220000
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SUMMARY:Mikey Lion w/s/g Klaws @ Third Room
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: Third Room\nWHEN: Saturday August 16\, 2025\nDOORS: 9pm SHOW: 10pm\nGENRE: house / tech‑house\nTICKETS: $28 early bird ga / $33 ga \nPURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151340 \nMikey Lion:\nWEBSITE: https://deserthearts.us/artist/mikeylion\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/mikeylion\nSEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JSyQiHPpW0 \nPart mythical desert harlequin\, part modern soul conductor\, Mikey Lion is more than a DJ––He’s a freak of nature and a controller of energy. The San Diego-native has earned a dusty mystique over the past few years as the center of the Desert Hearts movement and as a house and techno provocateur with a stage presence that suggests he will ride this wave all the way to the top. If there’s one thing Mikey does well\, it’s get the party started. \nLion has brought the mothafuckin’ ruckus to the stages of Lightning in a Bottle\, the dustiest storms at Burning Man\, and The Do LaB at Coachella\, earning nods from Claude VonStroke\, Jamie Jones\, and Green Velvet in the process. In doing so\, Lion and his signature top hat have developed a boisterous voice in the House & Techno scene with strong tribal\, hip-hop\, and psychedelic elements.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mikey-lion-w-s-g-klaws-third-room/
LOCATION:Third Room\, 46 Wall Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:TALE OF TWO PRESENTED BY CHATT HILLS MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling\, award winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Ray LaMontagne\, along with bedrock artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr. A Tale Of Two has opened for notable artists such as Mary Gauthier\, Grayson Capps\, and Peter Mulvey. Not unlike the artists who inspired them\, the duo’s songs frequently dabble in stories of revenge\, drinking and feature sinners of all stripes and persuasions. \nOozing an infectious stage presence and chemistry that carries over from the music to the back and forth banter between songs\, “A Tale Of Two” offers a different kind of Americana – storytelling by a swampy pair of retro raconteurs spinning blues arias with soul\, intrigue and power.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tale-of-two-presented-by-chatt-hills-music/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CHATT HILLS MUSIC":MAILTO:jazzmanron1@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Writers at Home: GSWP Fall Faculty Readings
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Malaprop’s for the August installment of Writers at Home with UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program\, feature our Fall faculty: Christian Detisch\, Luke Hankins\, Nathan Jordan Poole\, Kalyn Livernois\, Zelda Lockhart\, and Susanne Paola Antonetta. \nFree registration required.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/writers-at-home-gswp-fall-faculty-readings/
LOCATION:Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe\, 55 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. \nStand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material.\nBring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians \nAnyone is welcome to participate\nSignups start at 6:30pm\, show starts at 7pm \nno cover\nages 21+
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/freshen-up-comedy-open-mic-at-vowl-bar-23/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T190000
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SUMMARY:RAD Comedy featuring Hayley Ellman
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. This weekend we have Hayley Ellman from Atlanta!!! \nHayley Ellman is an award winning Jewish\, lesbian comedian out of Atlanta\, GA who does stand-up\, improv\, storytelling\, and sketch. The Atlanta Journal Constitution refers to her comedy as “cerebral and sardonic.” She charms audiences with her balance of the silly \, sincere\, and satirical. \nShe’s opened for Liza Treygar\, Duncan Trussel\, Daniel Van Kirk\, and Baron Vaughn. She is also a Guinness World Record Holder for being part of the longest comedy show. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, Show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-featuring-hayley-ellman/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Equanimous w/ Dobarae @ Third Room
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: Third Room\nWHEN: Sunday August 17\, 2025\nDOORS: 6pm SHOW: 7pm\nGENRE: EDM / electronic fusion\nTICKETS: $28 adv. / $33 d.o.s. \nPURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151065 \nEquanimous:\nWEBSITE: www.equanimouslove.com\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://equanimous.bandcamp.com\nSEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpZqrJLAxc0&t=1s \nBringing consciousness to the party and the party to consciousness.\nWith over +100 million streams\, Equanimous has pushed the boundaries of music through heart-expanding vibrations unconfined to any particular genre or style. His entrancing and beautiful melodies combined with various rhythms and impactful bass\, have left an everlasting effect on his listeners\, often invoking heart-expansive experiences leaving fans in tears of joy and euphoric bliss. \nKnown for his versatility and range\, Equanimous has performed at some of the most acclaimed North American festivals such as Electric Forest\, Lightning in a Bottle\, Lucidity\, Envision\, Texas Eclipse\, Northern Nights\, and Gem and Jam. You may have also caught him supporting established acts like LSDREAM\, Beats Antique\, Desert Dwellers\, and Moontricks.\nWith separate side projects that include Bliss Looper and High Vibe Records\, Equanimous has become ubiquitous with the ever-growing community of consciously-minded listeners seeking to break out of the ordinary. \nIn a world often divided\, Equanimous unites and elevates\, proving that sound can transcend boundaries and connect hearts. With each performance he redefines the boundaries of genre and consciousness\, ensuring that every beat is both a celebration and a journey. His music is more than just a soundtrack\, it’s a movement. \nDobarae:\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/user-921225410 \nDobarae is a multi-instrumentalist\, throat singer\, song writer\, rhythmic producer\, and is about merging sounds and rhythm of spirit into a format for the body to dance. Blending primal energy with modern production\, Dobarae’s sound is a journey- both grounding and transcendental.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/equanimous-w-dobarae-third-room/
LOCATION:Third Room\, 46 Wall Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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