BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Laurel of Asheville 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 TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20300310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20301103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20250927T234130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T133739Z UID:84318-1758970800-1914512400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:New Glass Studio in Old Fort DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort\, NC\, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln\, cutting room\, hand tools\, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass with classes on glass tiles and a beautiful woodland tree ambiance light. Each month\, new classes will be offered\, and information can be found on the Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios website at arrowheadart.org URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/new-glass-studio-in-old-fort/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Glass-Studio-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251211T182633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143046Z UID:86193-1768411800-1771439400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Beginner Adult Ballet Classes | Foundations at Black Mountain Arts DESCRIPTION:Build Strength\, Grace & Confidence – Beginner Adult Ballet Foundations \nDiscover the beauty and strength of ballet this winter in Adult Ballet: Foundations—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore dance in a welcoming\, low-pressure environment. This class focuses on basic posture\, port de bras\, turnout\, alignment\, and simple combinations\, helping you build a strong foundation to move forward in your dance journey. Along the way\, you’ll improve core strength\, stability\, posture\, and bone health\, all while enjoying a low-impact\, mindful workout that nurtures your body\, mind\, and brain. No prior dance experience is needed—just bring curiosity\, energy\, and a willingness to move. Step into ballet this winter and enjoy the confidence\, focus\, and vitality it can bring to your everyday life. \nImprove strength\, balance\, and posture in a fun\, beginner-friendly adult ballet class—no experience needed. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beginner-adult-ballet-classes-foundations-at-black-mountain-arts/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dance-2026-Mini-Mester-Graphics-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260108T203535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T193703Z UID:87139-1769644800-1771804799@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:"Jeeves In Bloom" at NC Stage DESCRIPTION:Join NC Stage Jan. 28th – Feb. 22nd for Jeeves In Bloom by Margaret Raether\, based on the writings of P.G. Wodehouse. The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet\, Jeeves\, pay a visit. What starts as a plan to pair tongue-tied\, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle and fanciful\, poetry-loving Madeline Basset quickly goes awry. Soon\, Bertie is fending off Madeline’s amorous advances\, reluctantly participating in an attempted burglary\, and fleeing attacks from a homicidal French chef. With the stakes this high\, the solution must lie with the one and only Jeeves! \nRegular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)\nStudent Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID) \nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, Saturdays: 7:30pm ; Sundays: 2pm\nFirst two Fridays (30th & 6th): 7:30pm ; last two Fridays (13th & 20th): 2pm \nOpening Week “Choose Your Price” Nights: January 28th – January 30th URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jeeves-in-bloom-at-nc-stage/ LOCATION:North Carolina Stage Company\, 15 Stage Lane\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jeeves-In-Bloom-54-Landscape-Digital-Ad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251120T175433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140419Z UID:85576-1769770800-1778346000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld\, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists\, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore\, who attended and graduated from Black Mountain College in the 1940s\, made a career as a textile designer and educator while continuing to create weavings\, fiber collages\, artist books\, and drawings. Her daughter Naomi creates colored clay objects that are tactile\, useful\, and visually complex. In the exhibition\, the mesmerizing striations of color in Naomi Lindenfeld’s pottery are placed in dynamic conversation with her mother’s innovative textiles\, mixed media collages\, and drawings. \nFrom Naomi Lindenfeld— \nI grew up with my mother’s loom in our family’s living room. Not many years later I ended up with clay carving tools and a rolling pin in my own ceramics studio. The pairings of work in this show exemplify the influences of my mother’s work on me and have served as an opportunity to both grow creatively and to honor my mother and her life’s work. \nI grew up hearing riveting stories of Black Mountain College\, its avant-garde\, experimental environment and brilliant\, unique personalities. As well\, I was exposed to many artists and craftspeople during my childhood and took my first pottery class with a friend of my mother’s. I responded to the immediacy of clay more than what appeared to be the tedium of threading warps on a loom. While working on a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry\, I discovered the Japanese technique\, Nerikomi\, of layering colored clays to create patterns. I have been captivated by exploring many ways of working with colored clay ever since. I have also come to realize that my method of working with clay – the sense of movement\, abstract graphic quality\, nature-themed imagery and vivid color – echoes my mother’s textiles. In designing work for this show\, I was first more drawn to my mother’s fiber collage work than her weavings\, as a closer match for my own techniques and sensibilities. I later saw that the way I carve into the layers in two directions appears as woven fabric. \nIt was both fascinating and challenging to interpret a two-dimensional medium within a three-dimensional realm; to not just reproduce my mother’s ideas and imagery but to draw inspiration and design the pieces as my own. My hope is that my ceramics\, while paying homage to my mother\, stand on their own just as her fiber works do. \n___ \nARTISTS \nLore Kadden Lindenfeld (1921 – 2010) emigrated with her family from Germany to the U.S. in 1938. After settling in a suburb of Boston\, Lore worked to help support her family\, earning fourteen dollars per week as a seamstress and sales clerk. She was the primary breadwinner for the family. She had previously studied fashion design in Germany and worked as a seamstress doing alterations and in various other jobs. \nAfter enrolling in adult education classes at Harvard\, she received a scholarship to study at Black Mountain College in 1945. She remained at BMC until she graduated in 1948. Lore studied textile design with Anni Albers\, Trude Guermonprez\, and Franziska Mayer as well as taking classes with mathematician Max Dehn\, artist Josef Albers\, and writer M.C. Richards.. Her training at BMC was integral to her development as a textile designer and her work in industrial textile production. \nInspired by the Alberses and the Bauhaus tradition\, she worked as a textile designer for the New York fashion industry\, followed by a career as a weaver\, fiber collage artist\, and as a weaving and art history teacher on the college level. \nNaomi Lindenfeld has developed a line of colored clay works\, intended for daily use as well as for gatherings and celebrations. Flowing movement is the main feeling that Naomi hopes to convey in her work. Her inspiration is drawn from her love of dance\, patterns in the natural world that result from the movement of water and wind on materials like rock\, wood\, and shells. The colored clay technique allows one to work with colors while making a piece. Naomi loves to experiment with different color combinations to see how colors blend and contrast to create different moods. \nShe took her first pottery class at the age of 12\, continuing to work in clay in high school\, and finally earning a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry. Naomi has had the chance to share her enthusiasm of colored clay by teaching workshops at many craft institutes around New England\, and since the fall of 1998\, she has been the ceramics teacher at The Putney School. While being one of the founding members of the Brattleboro Clayworks\, a potter’s collective\, she now has her own home studio in West Brattleboro. \n___ \nRECEPTION AND TALK \nJoin us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday\, January 30\, 2025 from 5:30–8pm. \nOn Saturday\, January 31\, 2025 at 11am\, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” talk about Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld and the artistic conversations between works in the exhibition. \nBoth events take place at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street\, Asheville\, NC}. Free and Open to All. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dialogue-lindenfeld-lindenfeld/ LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lindenfeld-Lindenfeld-Feature-Image-For-Calendars.png ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260118T144830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194655Z UID:87481-1769932800-1772298000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:February Art Classes DESCRIPTION:There are always exciting classes being offered at Arrowhead Gallery & Studio in Old Fort\, NC.\n. Check out our lineup for February! Easy exit #73 of I-40 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/february-art-classes/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Class-Schedule-Feb-JPEG.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T103000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251211T182346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143128Z UID:86187-1770026400-1773052200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Toddler Dance Class: Arctic Animals for Ages 1.5–3 | Black Mountain Arts DESCRIPTION:Explore Winter Fun & Movement with Your Little One – Grown-Up & Me Arctic Animals \nEmbark on a frosty\, fun-filled adventure in Grown-Up & Me Dance: Arctic Animals! This class invites little explorers ages 1.5–3 and their trusted adults to groove\, twirl\, and wiggle through the magical world of polar bears\, penguins\, and snowy arctic friends. Children begin to strengthen their gross motor skills\, discover rhythm and musicality\, spark early language and listening abilities\, and gently practice being part of a classroom environment. Every session is a joyful opportunity to bond\, move\, and imagine side by side\, laying the foundation for confidence and creativity in future movement experiences. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/toddler-dance-class-arctic-animals-for-ages-1-5-3-black-mountain-arts/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dance-2026-Mini-Mester-Graphics-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251211T182520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143136Z UID:86190-1770028200-1773054000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Preschool Dance Class: Arctic Animals Ages 3–5 | Black Mountain Arts DESCRIPTION:Leap\, Glide\, and Stomp Through Winter Fun – Morning Mini-Movers Arctic Animals \nBundle up for a frosty fun adventure in Morning Mini Movers: Arctic Animals! In this playful winter mini-mester\, dancers aged 3–5 will leap like Arctic hares\, glide like penguins\, and stomp like snow-covered polar bears as they explore dance through an imaginative\, snow-themed experience. Each class helps young movers develop coordination\, rhythm\, focus\, and creativity while building confidence in a classroom setting. Along the way\, they’ll practice social skills\, teamwork\, and independence—laying a strong foundation for future dance classes\, sports\, and all kinds of movement activities. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/preschool-dance-class-arctic-animals-ages-3-5-black-mountain-arts/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dance-2026-Mini-Mester-Graphics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T183000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251013T190733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T143155Z UID:84762-1770051600-1771871400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Creative Writing Essentials with Shelby Wardlaw DESCRIPTION:“Do you have a story to tell? Do you scribble ideas down on napkins and notecards? Have you always felt the urge to write\, but are unsure how to get started? In this fun and dynamic class\, students will learn the essentials of masterful storytelling. Each class will include a craft talk\, a mentor text\, free writing prompts and time for sharing written work. \nRegister\nBy the end of four weeks\, you will know: \nHow to mine your memories for inspiration \nHow to get past mental blocks \nHow to build complex\, believable characters \nHow to tie characters to setting \nHow to enhance your plot through an understanding of place \nHow to craft catchy dialogue that draws the reader in \nPlus you’ll leave with four weeks’ worth of free writes\, prompts\, and story ideas to get your \nwriting projects going. \nExcellent for beginners\, intermediate students\, or anyone who just needs a focused setting to kick start their creative work. \n​ \nShelby Wardlaw is a writer\, teacher\, and translator. She holds an M.F.A. in Fiction from \nColumbia University and currently teaches in the Writing Program at Rutgers University. Her fiction\, non-fiction and Russian poetry translations have appeared in Drafthorse\, Interim\, Northwest Review\, Hunger Mountain\, iō Literary Journal\, Philadelphia Stories\, hex literary\, Vassar Review\, and the Neon Door Literary Exhibit. In the spring of 2020\, she won Honorable mention in the Pigeon Pages Fiction Contest. She was a Finalist for the 2021 Salamander Fiction Prize and the 2021 McGlinn Prize for Fiction and was selected as one of the top five finalists in The Writer magazine’s 2020 Fall Short Story Contest. In 2022\, her story “Papaya Erectus” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Praised by The Writer editorial staff as a “stunningly talented writer\,” Shelby is now working on her first novel.” URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creative-writing-essentials-with-shelby-wardlaw/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Creative-Writing-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260202T201935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115036Z UID:88195-1770372000-1772211600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Head\, Heart\, and Hand: Works by Tommy Simpson | Art Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts DESCRIPTION:HEAD\, HEART\, AND HAND Works by Tommy Simpson\nOpening Reception: February 6th\nExhibition Runs: February 6 – March 1\, Monday – Friday\, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Free and Open to the Public \nBlack Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to present an exhibition of works by renowned artist Tommy Simpson\, whose imaginative approach to craft has captivated audiences for decades. An “imaginist” at heart\, Simpson transforms functional furniture into vibrant three-dimensional canvases that blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and design.\nKnown for his playful combination of mixed woods\, found objects\, and whimsical imagery\, Simpson’s work springs from a childhood spent creating with scrap wood and encouragement from his great-aunt Florence. Though he never formally studied furniture making\, Simpson has developed a distinctive visual language that engages viewers through rich textures\, unexpected materials\, and storytelling surfaces.\nEach piece in this exhibition embodies Simpson’s belief that different woods can speak to us in multiple ways—a philosophy that has earned him recognition in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection and beyond. His painted furniture invites us to reconsider the objects around us\, finding wonder in the everyday and magic in the handmade.\nJoin us for this rare opportunity to experience the convergence of head\, heart\, and hand in Tommy Simpson’s enchanting body of work. \nBlack Mountain Center for the Arts Free Admission | All Welcome. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/head-heart-and-hand-works-by-tommy-simpson-art-exhibition-at-black-mountain-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260104T180722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T180722Z UID:86982-1770451200-1771779600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Fiber & Textiles - CALL FOR ART DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort\, NC\, is accepting entries for their February exhibit\, “Fiber & Textiles.”\nThe show will run from February 7 to February 22 \nDETAILS:\nThese are the fabrics of our lives\, the threads that hold us all together. Texture\, warmth\, color\, and tactile are words that may come to mind. The world of Fiber & Textiles offers endless possibilities ~ woven\, spun\, felted\, sewn\, knit\, crocheted\, paper\, etc.\nShare Your Passion! \nCONTACT:\nArrowhead Gallery & Studios – (828) 668-6119\nwww.arrowheadart.org \nThe Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League (A3L) is a​501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the arts in the Old Fort and surrounding communities. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fiber-textiles-call-for-art/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FIber-Textiles-Newsletter.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260206T235435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193306Z UID:88393-1770458400-1774699200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. \nThese also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. \nYou’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio. \n$120 includes all materials \nArrive 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 or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free! \nThis event will happen every Saturday from Feb 7\, 2026 to Mar 28\, 2026. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-3/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260206T003413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193313Z UID:88353-1770474600-1774710000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Simply Charmed DESCRIPTION:This 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\, gemstone\, and stretch cord. \n*Additional chains/bracelets available for purchase at a discount \nSome silver upgrades available for additional cost and additional pieces may be purchased to make gifts\, extras\, etc!) \nThis is family friendly\, kid friendly ages 5 and up (but the littles will need help with the hammering)\, and a great rainy day or indoor activity in downtown Asheville! \nThis event will happen every Saturday from Feb 7\, 2026 to Mar 28. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/simply-charmed/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T153000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260207T094800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193318Z UID:88402-1770987600-1772206200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design\, then solder (yep with a torch)\, sand\, polish\, and more. By the end\, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished\, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. \nThis is a great couples activity\, unique bachelorette experience\, team building event\, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. \n*Workshop takes 2.5 hours +/- \n**Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety waiver and also take the workshop \n***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardian sign the safety waiver \n$165/person \nThis event will happen every Friday Feb 13\, 2026 to Feb 27\, 2026. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mixed-metal-mountain-bracelet-2/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T173000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251124T204322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T140428Z UID:85752-1771003800-1771176600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium DESCRIPTION:Experience the Art of Fused Glass \nWelcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon\, North Carolina. Whether you’re a seasoned studio artist\, an art educator looking for professional development\, or a curious enthusiast\, FuseFest is designed to inspire and connect you with the vibrant world of fused glass. \nThis immersive symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn from three acclaimed artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with a passionate community. \nWhat’s Happening at FuseFest? \nGet ready for an action-packed weekend of learning and networking! FuseFest 2026 features a dynamic program model\, including: \nHands-On Workshops: Take 3-hour workshops with each of our three visiting artists. Dive deep into new skills and techniques in a supportive studio environment. \nLive Demonstrations & Lectures: Engage with the masters as they showcase their craft and share their artistic journeys. \nNetworking & Community: Mingle with fellow artists and enthusiasts at our Friday evening social\, complete with live demonstrations\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a silent auction. \nCross-Curricular Activities: Experience the breadth of TACS’s offerings with live art demonstrations. \nYou’ll also enjoy delicious local cuisine throughout the weekend\, with catered lunches from vendors like Katie D’s NY Bagels and Deli\, and a special community dinner on Saturday evening. We’re proud to partner with local businesses like the GreenLife Inn\, Tryon Coffeehouse Co-Op\, and Tryon Bottle to make your stay in Tryon memorable. \nMeet Our Featured Artists \nWe’ve hand-picked three exceptional glass artists who are masters of their craft. Their unique styles and teaching experience will provide you with unparalleled learning opportunities. \nDori Settles: Based in Spruce Pine\, North Carolina\, Dori is an American glass artist known for her deep connection to nature and commitment to sustainability. She masterfully incorporates salvaged glass into her pieces\, which often feature intricate details inspired by the natural world. \nLarry Pile: Larry is an American glass artist from Dallas\, Texas\, celebrated for his bold\, free-form\, and painterly style. His work has evolved over two decades\, and he is a sought-after instructor known for his ability to translate his passion and skill to students. \nLicha Ochoa Nicholson: Licha Ochoa Nicholson’s glass art is inspired by her Mexican-American heritage and a fascination with Native American cultures. Each of her works tells a story\, often poignant\, and is deeply personal. Her techniques to form her creations in the kiln include fusing\, molding\, heating\, and slumping. \nWho Should Attend? \nFuseFest is for everyone who loves glass art! We welcome: \nNew & Experienced Glass Artists: Learn advanced techniques and find inspiration for your own studio practice. \nArt Educators: Gain valuable Professional Development to enrich your classroom curriculum with exciting fused glass projects. \nArt Enthusiasts & Local Residents: Connect with a vibrant community and gain a greater appreciation for the fused glass medium. \nOur participants come from all over the country\, including states like Arizona\, California\, Florida\, Georgia\, Minnesota\, and Washington\, and we can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5th-annual-fusefest-a-weekend-fused-glass-symposium/ LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Rd.\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-FuseFest-Marketing-Materials-2-FuseFest-2026-1-4-Page-Ad.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Arts &%3B Crafts School":MAILTO:administrator@tryonartsandcrafts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251211T182216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143152Z UID:86184-1771063200-1771072200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Friendship with a Hands-On Polymer Earrings Workshop – Feb 14 \nCelebrate friendship and creativity this Galentine’s Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! Join us for a fun\, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pair of unique polymer clay earrings to wear or gift to your favorite gals. \nSaturday\, February 14th • 10am-12:30pm\nTuition $55 (supplies included)\nAges 16 and up URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/galentines-day-polymer-clay-earrings-workshop-black-mountain-arts/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Galentines-Polymer-Clay-Workshop-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260201T170842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115111Z UID:88112-1771066800-1771084800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Gather Valentine's Day Art Market in Burnsville DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day market will feature emerging artists and makers\, along with a tea vendor and food truck. Visitors can browse and buy handmade ceramics\, jewelry\, textiles\, woodwork\, and more. The market offers a relaxed setting to meet the artists\, enjoy tea\, grab a bite from the food truck\, and find unique Valentine’s Day gifts. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gather-valentines-day-art-market-in-burnsville/ LOCATION:Hearth Glass and Gallery\, 410 W Main Street Burnsville\, NC\, 28714\, Burnsville\, 28714 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMGP7153.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260209T170919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193326Z UID:88469-1771070400-1771084800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Local Cloth Valentine's Day Make + Take DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Local Cloth Retail Shop for a little extra fiber love on Saturday\, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) during the River Arts District’s Second Saturday. While you shop our one-of-a-kind\, locally made fiber goods\, you’re invited to stay awhile and create a small handmade project to take home with you — no experience required. \nThis drop-in Make + Take is hosted by our Retail Committee and is designed to be casual\, creative\, and full of heart. Come to shop\, linger to make\, and leave with a handmade fiber treasure and a dose of cozy community joy. \n📅 Saturday\, February 14\, 2026\n🕛 12pm – 4pm\n📍 Local Cloth Retail Shop\n408 Depot Street\, Asheville\n🎟️ Free and open to the public \nPart of the River Arts District Second Saturday series. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/local-cloth-valentines-day-make-take/ LOCATION:Local Cloth\, 408 Depot Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/00009-February-2026-Slider-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260118T150150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194714Z UID:87484-1771074000-1771084800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Valentine Luminary ~ Clay Class DESCRIPTION:Share a creative night that truly lights you up! In this workshop\, you and your partner will become brighter together as you make slab-rolled ceramic valentine luminaries. \nEach couple will carve symbols\, patterns\, or sweet messages into their luminaries\, creating pieces that shine bright together- the perfect experience keepsake! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/valentine-luminary-clay-class/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/valentine-luminary.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260118T155111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T194720Z UID:87488-1771074000-1771088400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Intuitive Collage Art with Lorelle Bacon DESCRIPTION:This is not only an interesting way to create unique artwork\, but it also allows us to tap into our inner selves and intuition. We will intuit the meaning of what we have created\, and the results are usually quite surprising! Students will learn a simple way to make pieces that have personal meaning to them.\nNO ART EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We will use simple tools that most of us already have at home. Those who paint can take what they create in this workshop and use it as a reference. The images can be reproduced for prints and cards\, too. Come and learn something new! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/intuitive-collage-art-with-lorelle-bacon/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Intuitive-Collage-Art-.jpeg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260114T184227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T201649Z UID:87352-1771077600-1771081200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Heads\, Hearts\, and Hands in Bloom: A Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity\, connection\, and color at Hearts & Hands in Bloom\, a joyful family art workshop led by beloved artist Tommy Simpson. Parents and children will work side by side to create a beautiful\, one-of-a-kind bouquet—an artwork made together and meant to be treasured. 🌸 \nThis hands-on experience goes beyond the studio: participants will also explore Tommy’s whimsical exhibition in the BMCA Art Gallery and have the chance to talk with the artist about his imaginative process and playful creations. It’s a perfect way to slow down\, make something meaningful\, and share a memorable Valentine’s experience as a family. \nAll supplies are provided. Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required\, and space is limited—sign up early to save your spot! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/heads-hearts-and-hands-in-bloom-a-family-workshop/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tommy-Simpson-Family-Workshop-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260109T204015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T233110Z UID:87183-1771077600-1771084800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish DESCRIPTION:Two performances: 2pm and 8pm \nJames Lowe\, guest conductor\nGeneva Lewis\, violin \nThree composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds\, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies\, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines\, ruined castles\, and vibrant culture of Scotland to life. \nSweeney: Glisk\nBruch: Scottish Fantasy\nMendelssohn: Symphony No. 3\, “Scottish” URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-masterworks-4-scottish-2/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Masterworks_Avramchuk-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260203T194502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115118Z UID:88254-1771081200-1771088400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Family Love Fest with Wht's Shaking Music DESCRIPTION:Will you be our Valentine? Because we’ve got a sweet show planned for Pre-K and cool kids of all ages … it’s Family Love Fest on Valentine’s Day (Saturday\, February 14)\, 3-5pm at The Mule.\nLive music from 3-4 p.m. with special love songs and extra-special guests. \nThere will be drums for everyone\, a dance party\, poems\, sing-alongs\, and tasty beverages from Devil’s Foot. Plus\, make your own Valentine card at our craft table! \nTell your neighbors and bring your friends!. It’s FREE!! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/family-love-fest-with-whts-shaking-music/ LOCATION:The Mule at Devi’s Foot Brewing\, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Whats-Shaking-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260115T165323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T001001Z UID:87387-1771092000-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Where Love Gathers- A Valentine's Community Supper DESCRIPTION:Where Love Gathers: a Valentine’s 4-course dinner made for couples\, friends\, and the whole community\, hosted at The Farm in Candler\, NC.\nWhere Love Gathers is a Valentine’s dinner experience designed for everyone—couples\, friends\, and anyone who loves good food and a warm community vibe. Join us at The Farm in Candler\, NC for a cozy evening featuring a thoughtfully crafted four-course meal in a beautiful setting that feels equal parts romantic and welcoming. \nYour four-course menu includes:\nBeef Carpaccio — cured egg yolk\, Thomme\, caper\, crispy shallot\, lemon-truffle vinaigrette\nCrab Tortelloni — crab bisque\, saffron\, tarragon\, snow crab\, roe\nBraised Beef Short Rib — whipped sunchoke-potato mash\, field peas\, Calabrian chili\, crispy greens\nStrawberry Semifreddo — chocolate ganache\, strawberry compote\, pistachio crumble \nWhether you’re celebrating love\, friendship\, or simply treating yourself to a special night out\, this evening is all about gathering around the table\, slowing down\, and savoring something special together. Limited seating available—reserve your spot early! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/where-love-gathers-a-valentines-community-supper/ LOCATION:The Farm – A Gathering Place\, 215 Justice Ridge Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Where-Love-Gathers-Valentines-Dinner-Cover-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Farm - A Gathering Place":MAILTO:info@thefarmevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260108T024309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T193710Z UID:87107-1771095600-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens DESCRIPTION:NYC-based Hillard Greene brings his program “Black Spirituals Until the Civil War) to Mars Landing Arts Center. This performance in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable\, distinct art form of the American-heritage songs associated with the Underground Railroad network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century enslaved people of African descent in their efforts to escape to free states and Canada.\nIn the second half of the program\, Hill teams with prolific local pianist Michael Jefry Stevens for a set of Stevens’ and Hill’s original compositions mixed with reimagined jazz standards. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bassist-hilliard-greene-pianist-michael-jefry-stevens/ LOCATION:Mars Landing Arts Center\, 37 Library Street\, Mars Hill\, 28754 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hill-Stevens-Event-Pic.1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260127T213559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T004700Z UID:87893-1771095600-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy South Slope (special Valentine's show) DESCRIPTION:Show Details \nThis show will be at an indoor location. \nNo Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. \nDinner and snacks available for purchase \nNon-alcoholic drinks will be available. \nThis show will have chairs provided. \n♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. \n21+ show. \nAbout Don’t Tell Comedy\n Secret Locations.\nShhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see\, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here. \nSecret Comedians.\nNo spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret\, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! \nYou might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians. \nUnique Live Experience.\nHonestly\, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community. \nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-south-slope-special-valentines-show/ LOCATION:The Funkatorium\, 147 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8385.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260203T150122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115125Z UID:88226-1771095600-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:SPIRITUALS & JAZZ - Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens DESCRIPTION:Spirituals and classic jazz fill an evening of eclectic performance when New York bassist Hilliard Greene heads up a double-bill\, Feb. 14 at Mars Landing Galleries. Hill opens the concert with selections from a program he titles Negro Spirituals Until the Civil War: When Folksongs Bring Freedom. In the second half of the program\, Hill teams with prolific local pianist Michael Jefry Stevens for a set of Stevens’ and Hill’s original compositions mixed with reimagined jazz standards. \nGreene performs widely in New York City—recitals\, nightclubs\, concert halls (including Carnegie Hall)\, recording studios\, radio and television—as well as throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe\, Asia\, the West Indies and South America. served as a musical director for nearly 20 years with Jimmy Scott. Greene also composes and performs solo music for contrabass. \nHe developed his program of spirituals to spotlight the significance\, art and beauty of 19th-century American heritage songs associated with the Underground Railroad\, the network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people of African descent. \nStevens has been active on the international jazz scene for four decades\, composed more than 400 pieces of music across a variety of styles and released more than 100 recordings featuring his own music. He has performed and recorded with Dave Liebman\, Oliver Lake\, Dave Douglas\, Leo Smith\, Matt Wilson\, Han Bennink\, Jeanne Lee\, George Schuller and Dame Evelyn Glennie\, among other luminaries. \nDoors Open: 6pm URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/spirituals-jazz-bassist-hilliard-greene-pianist-michael-jefry-stevens/ LOCATION:Mars Landing Arts Center\, 37 Library Street\, Mars Hill\, 28754 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hill-Stevens-Event-Pic.1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Mars Landing Galleries":MAILTO:contact@marslandinggalleries.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260203T165035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115131Z UID:88242-1771095600-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party DESCRIPTION:Folkmoot LIVE! is pleased to present Kanola Band for An Evening of New Orleans- inspired soul\, brass\, & grooves from jazz to funk. \nKanola Band is more than a band. It is a musical journey through the heart of New Orleans. With deep reverence for the city’s unmatched cultural legacy\, this high-energy ensemble brings to life the music that has defined the Crescent City for generations. From early jazz and second-line brass to funk\, soul\, gospel\, and rhythm & blues\, their repertoire spans over a century of New Orleans music across genres and across decades. \nBut they do not just play the music. They bring it to life with stories\, context\, and insight. At every performance\, audiences are invited not just to dance and celebrate\, but to listen\, learn\, and connect. Each song is an opportunity to highlight the lives of the artists who made it famous\, the neighborhoods that shaped its sound\, and the cultural traditions that gave rise to it all. \nWhether reimagining the soulful grooves of Fats Domino\, channeling the joyful spirit of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band\, or celebrating the resilience of the Mardi Gras Indian tradition\, Kanola Band is dedicated to spreading joy and honoring the deep roots of New Orleans music. Their concerts are equal parts celebration and education\, designed to uplift audiences and remind us that music is not just entertainment. It is a universal language that connects us all. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/folkmoot-live-kanola-band-mardi-gras-party/ LOCATION:Folkmoot Center\, 112 Virginia Ave\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Kanola-Band-at-Folkmoot.png ORGANIZER;CN="Folkmoot LIVE!":MAILTO:info@folkmoot.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20250902T194243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T230548Z UID:83294-1771097400-1771102800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Margo Price DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded\, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite\, timeless album that reconnects with her roots. At its core\, Hard Headed Woman is about that furious instinct to never waver — especially when our values and future are so clearly on the line. It’s country music as only Price can make it: free of rules\, cherishing tradition\, hard headed but with a delicate beating heart. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/margo-price/ LOCATION:The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Riverside Dr.\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Localist_MargoPrice-photo-by-Yana-Yatsuk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Arts":MAILTO:clarkmh1@appstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20251211T181823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T143159Z UID:86175-1771097400-1771104600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Zoe & Cloyd Valentine's Concert 2026 | Live Music in Black Mountain DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Love with Zoe & Cloyd’s Annual Valentine’s Concert – Saturday\, February 14 \nZoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds\, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal.\n​ \nJoin us for this annual Valentine’s tradition! Tickets for this show tend to sell quickly\, so don’t wait to snag your seats! \nZoe & Cloyd – Annual Valentine’s Concert\nSaturday\, February 14 • 7:30pm\nTickets $25 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/zoe-cloyd-valentines-concert-2026-live-music-in-black-mountain/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Zoe-Cloyd-2026-Valentine-Concert-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260827T113151 CREATED:20260109T204013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T233058Z UID:87185-1771099200-1771106400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish DESCRIPTION:Two performances: 2pm and 8pm \nJames Lowe\, guest conductor\nGeneva Lewis\, violin \nThree composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds\, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies\, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines\, ruined castles\, and vibrant culture of Scotland to life. \nSweeney: Glisk\nBruch: Scottish Fantasy\nMendelssohn: Symphony No. 3\, “Scottish” URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-masterworks-4-scottish/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Masterworks_Avramchuk-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR