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SUMMARY:Simply Charmed- Drop In!
DESCRIPTION:**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! \nThis is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular brass base\, (or upgrade to sterling silver in a variety of shapes and styles) then choose your silver accent piece\, and finally a gemstone of choice. After a quick demo by the instructor you can spend the next 45 minutes to complete your masterpiece. \nOur magnetic tumbler will polish your piece to perfection and you have an option of some finishing patinas as well. Upgrade to earrings\, make additional pendants for friends etc. \n$45 Base Price includes a brass charm and base metal chain. (Silver upgrades available for additional cost)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/simply-charmed-drop-in/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T131500
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SUMMARY:Circle Hoop Earrings - Enamel and Silver
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios to make a pair of Silver and Enamel Earrings! You’ll safely work with a torch\, hammer\, kilns\, and more and leave with a pair of hoop earrings in the color of your choosing. \nChoose from 4 different colors or just make hammered silver finish. \nAll Materials Included. \nMakes a great date night\, bachelorette party event\, team building workshop\, girls time\, or just “me” time! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Sep 4\, 2025 to Sep 25\, 2025 and happens every:\nThursdays:	1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/circle-hoop-earrings-enamel-and-silver/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
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SUMMARY:Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines\, significantly influencing performance\, theater\, film\, music\, dance\, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College will feature visual and time-based artworks that echo BMC’s innovative spirit from 1933 to 1957. BMC was a nexus of avant-garde activity\, fostering innovation through collaboration and experiential learning. The exhibition will highlight key events and figures\, such as John Cage\, Merce Cunningham\, Lou Harrison\, Roland Hayes\, Ray Johnson\, Hugo Kauder\, Ursula Mamlok\, Robert Rauschenberg\, David Tudor\, Alma Stone Williams\, Stan Vanderbeek\, and Stefan Wolpe\, alongside movements like Bauhaus\, Dada\, and Fluxus. The exhibition will feature historical and contemporary works\, interactive installations\, performances\, and immersive experiences that bring the past into conversation with the present. \nPoints in Space aims to bridge the past and present\, ensuring BMC’s interdisciplinary spirit continues to inspire new generations. Through performance-integrated exhibitions and public programs\, the exhibition will foster a dynamic dialogue between historical and contemporary artistic practices\, expanding the reach and relevance of BMC’s radical approach to art\, education\, and community engagement. \nLearn more about featured artists on our website. \nPoints in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College is organized by Jeff Arnal\, curator\, and Adolfo Alzuphar\, curatorial assistant.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/points-in-space-performance-at-black-mountain-college-exhibit/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T113000
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SUMMARY:Boho Silver Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. \nAll Materials Included! \nMakes a great girls time activity or bachelorette party event. \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Sep 5\, 2025 to Oct 31\, 2025 and happens every:\nFridays:	10:00am – 11:30am Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/boho-silver-earrings/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T151500
DTSTAMP:20260827T132453
CREATED:20250805T180414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T121535Z
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SUMMARY:Riveting Sterling Ring
DESCRIPTION:Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You’ll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch\, rolling mill\, and more! \nChoose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth \nAll materials included! Make it to your size. \nAlso makes a unique wedding band\, fabulous bachelorette event\, or team building! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Sep 5\, 2025 to Oct 31\, 2025 and happens every:\nFridays:	1:15pm – 3:15pm Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/riveting-sterling-ring/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
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SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings
DESCRIPTION:Spend 2+ hours as a jeweler! \nWe will work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. \nLearn the techniques you need to fuse the silver\, hammer\, and polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling accomplished and ready to show off your work! \nYou will use a torch in this workshop. (Don’t be intimidated\, we’ll walk you through it!) \nClose-toed shoes recommended and please tie long hair back for safety. \n$115\, all tools and materials needed for class will be provided. \n*Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. \n**Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking Garage.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T230000
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SUMMARY:Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
DESCRIPTION:Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas\, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s\, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water\, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions\, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments\, multi-dimensional special FX\, over 100 live characters\, breathtaking scares\, and much more! \nHappens on the following Dates:\nSep 12\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nSep 13\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nSep 19\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nSep 20\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nSep 26\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nSep 27\, 2025\, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 3\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 4\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 10\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 11\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 12\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 17\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 18\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 19\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 23\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 24\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 25\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 26\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 30\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nOct 31\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nNov 1\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT\nNov 2\, 2025\, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lake-hickory-haunts-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, 520 Carolina Ave\, Hickory\, 28601
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ORGANIZER;CN="Passage":MAILTO:lakehickoryhaunts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260827T132453
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UID:84041-1758240000-1759708799@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back To Move Forward
DESCRIPTION:“Looking Back To Move Forward” features the work of fifty three artists (thirty eight students\, nine alumni\, five faculty and one staff) who created work addressing both the devastation and the ongoing recovery – compelled to investigate\, reflect\, mourn and raise awareness of the many issues the storm revealed.  \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between Art students\, faculty\, and alumni and faculty and students in Environmental Studies\, Economics\, and Biology\, and is part of the Post-Helene Symposium that the university is hosting September 23 – 27\, 2025. A panel discussion with several artists will be moderated by Susan Andrew of Riverlink\, a local non-profit who was heavily involved in clean-up and restoration efforts.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/looking-back-to-move-forward/
LOCATION:S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall\, UNC Asheville\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Tomberlin":MAILTO:ctomberl@unca.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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CREATED:20250926T191034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T205138Z
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SUMMARY:"The Shark is Broken" at NC Stage
DESCRIPTION:Wed-Sun September 24th – October 12th\nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, Saturdays: 7:30pm\nFridays\, Sundays: 2:00pm \nThe first summer blockbuster movie\, Jaws\, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous\, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy\, feuding costars\, unpredictable weather\, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon\, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian)\, Richard Dreyfuss\, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond\, argue\, drink\, gamble\, and pray for an end to the shoot\, not knowing it will change their lives forever. \nRegular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)\nStudent Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-shark-is-broken-at-nc-stage/
LOCATION:North Carolina Stage Company\, 15 Stage Lane\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T133000
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CREATED:20250821T181239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T233035Z
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SUMMARY:Career and Internship Fair at UNC Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Career and Internship Fair this Fall on September 25 from 11:30am -1:30pm. This event is part of UNC Asheville’s Helene Symposium\, a three day event commemorating the 1 year anniversary of the hurricane. As part of the “rebuilding” theme\, we are proud to offer the Career and Internship Fair as an opportunity for employers to rebuild their operations with UNC Asheville students and alumni!  Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 20 employees impacted by the storm can qualify for a special discount. \nEmployers can email hirebulldogs@unca.edu for more information about recruiting options\, and the event is open to the public.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/career-and-internship-fair-at-unc-asheville/
LOCATION:UNCA: Highsmith Union\, Blue Ridge Room\, One University Hts.\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNC Asheville":MAILTO:news@unca.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T132453
CREATED:20250829T122337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003803Z
UID:83010-1758808800-1758823200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Call for Art - Old Fort Rising
DESCRIPTION:This show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening\nof the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene\, in which Old Fort suffered\ngreatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While\nwe won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort\, this exhibit will celebrate\nour rebirth. Local businesses and residents have come a long way in a year.\nWe have been blessed with donations and countless volunteer hours. It is time\nto celebrate our town’s rebirth. Let your art reflect the vibrancy of this renewal!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/call-for-art-old-fort-rising/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T132453
CREATED:20250818T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T215113Z
UID:82610-1758823200-1758830400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave - September 25th
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session\, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes\, your instructor Ceiara\, will guide you through gentle\, mindful movements will guide your awareness back to the present\, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck overlooking downtown and the beautiful mountains. As the sun sets over the mountains\, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice on the deck —unraveling tension in the body\, quieting the mind\, and setting the tone for a sweet\, restful sleep. Props (yoga blocks\, straps\, and blankets) are provided. Space is limited to just 10 participants\, so reserve your spot today. You are welcome to slowly stroll the meditation gardens and labyrinth before or after our time together. Please bring your own mat or we will have them provided.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sunset-yoga-private-salt-cave-september-25th/
LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 16 North Liberty St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T210000
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CREATED:20250909T062326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T135143Z
UID:83645-1758826800-1758834000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. This week we are excited to have Matt Cobos from Denver! \nMatt Cobos is a one-dude party from Denver\, Colorado. His rapid\, punchy style\, and kick-ass attitude quickly gets audiences onboard and ready to party. He also says “dude” and “hell yeah” WAY too much. \nMatt has opened for Frankie Quiñones\, Melissa Villaseñor\, Josh Blue\, Sam Tallent\, Adam Cayton-Holland\, and more. He has also been on the Moontower Comedy Festival\, High Plains Comedy Festival\, and is a Paid Regular at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver. Matt also co-hosts the comedy show Thick Skin with Mike Stanley\, and the podcast “Cobos Patrick Podcast” with Patrick Richardson. \nOverall\, Matt Cobos is just a rad dude with a rad ‘tude and he just wants to party with you. Hell yeah\, dude! \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-featuring-matt-cobos/
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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