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:20260419T020922 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:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 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:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260203T170512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115202Z UID:88247-1772132400-1781211600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear's Smokehouse DESCRIPTION:This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America’s Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a thrilling\, team-based experience with real clues from the Jeopardy! writers’ room\, all on your phone. Gather your smartest (or most entertaining) friends\, form your team\, and head to Bear’s Smokehouse for Jeopardy! Bar League every Thursday at 7pm. \nTo learn more\, visit jeopardybarleague.com. \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Feb 26\, 2026 to Jun 11\, 2026 and happens every:\nThursdays: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jeopardy-bar-league-at-bears-smokehouse/ LOCATION:Bear’s Smokehouse\, 135 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jeopardy-Bar-League-at-Bears-Smokehouse.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Geeks Who Drink":MAILTO:Info@geekswhodrink.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260331T164219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170843Z UID:90899-1772186400-1790445600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft DESCRIPTION:The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment\, raise awareness\, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction\, incarceration\, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. \nCraft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities. \nThis exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017\, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship\, professional development\, and a $5\,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition. \nOn view February 27\, 2026–September 27\, 2026 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-itarianism-community-action-through-craft/ LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Craft-itarianism_installation-view-3_Credit_Emmanuel-Figaro.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260126T154318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T004803Z UID:87737-1772363700-1790512200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm DESCRIPTION:Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains\, this 75-minute mindful\, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. \nDesigned to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady\, accessible pace\, this practice offers a balanced workout that strengthens\, engages both muscles and fascia\, and revitalizes. In Sanskrit\, “Vinyasa” means “special placement\,” reflecting the intentional movement and connection with the breath that forms the foundation of this practice. With flowing sequences and moments of guided meditation\, each posture invites you to deepen your awareness and presence. Through mindful transitions\, meditative pauses\, and the perfect interplay of effort and ease\, you’ll create space to connect deeply with yourself and the present moment. Ideal for those seeking a dynamic yet calming practice\, this class will leave you refreshed\, centered\, and peacefully energized—all while surrounded by the natural beauty and serenity of our breathtaking environment and the energy of the herd. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mellow-vinyasa-at-hapbe-valley-equine-wellness-farm/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-Copy-of-hapbe-ig-posts.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260220T212513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T133636Z UID:88956-1772474400-1776717000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Getting Going on the Wheel at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios DESCRIPTION:If you’ve wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated\, this beginner class is for you! I aim to help each student move through the first\, often frustrating\, early steps of learning this new skill with enjoyment and curiosity. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/getting-going-on-the-wheel-at-arrowhead-gallery-studios/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260225T115914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T115914Z UID:89102-1772532000-1776774600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory DESCRIPTION:If you’re a painter\, this 8-week Clay workshop is for you!\nUsing tiles or simple hand-built forms\, we will focus on exploring surface materials such as decorative slips\, underglazes\, terra sigillata\, and glazes. \nTechniques such as mishima\, sgraffito\, wax resist\, and monoprinting can be layered for dynamic or thoughtful compositions. This is an adult class\, but parents with focused tweens and up are welcome. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/clay-as-canvas-with-molly-morningglory/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Clay-as-Canvas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260220T210408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T133643Z UID:88947-1772733600-1776967200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios DESCRIPTION:Learn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You’ll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You’ll get to create multiple wall hangings with guided instruction and lots of support. \nClay and tools needed to create a stunning wall hanging will be included. No clay experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and an open mind! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/decorative-wall-hangings-at-arrowhead-gallery-studios/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Decorative-Wall-Hangings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260224T222239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T115957Z UID:89105-1772971200-1776609000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory DESCRIPTION:Join Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy to those sacred spaces. A variety of handbuilding techniques will be used to create sculptures up to 4 feet tall! These sculptures can be installed inside or outside and will weather the four seasons. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/garden-sculptures-with-molly-morningglory/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260224T223516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T120005Z UID:89108-1773235800-1776875400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess DESCRIPTION:Spin\, shape\, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week\, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing\, including centering\, opening\, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. \nLaugh\, learn\, and leave with your own handmade pieces ready for trimming and glazing—perfect for a creative afternoon midweek! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wheel-thrown-wednesday-with-jess/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday-with-Jess.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260224T230225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T120013Z UID:89112-1773484200-1777122000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing DESCRIPTION:Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner’s pottery class\, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel- from centering clay to shaping simple forms like small bowls and cups. \nNo experience is needed to try your hand and see what you can do! All supplies will be included from firings to a bag of clay\, just wear clothes ready to get muddy in\, and get ready to spin something fun! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/spin-saturdays-intro-to-wheel-throwing/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Spin-Saturdays.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260315T140741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234035Z UID:90191-1775030400-1777568400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:April Classes at ARROWHEAD DESCRIPTION:We have a great line-up of classes starting in April\, with more on the way! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/april-classes-at-arrowhead/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/8-Week-Classes.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260317T230953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234044Z UID:90293-1775030400-1777568400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:April Classes at ARROWHEAD DESCRIPTION:Check out our newest classes in Old Fort! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/april-classes-at-arrowhead-2/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/8-Week-Classes-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260330T162820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170857Z UID:90882-1775239200-1780174800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Live Music at All Day Darling DESCRIPTION:Catch live jazz music at All Day Darling every Friday and Saturday night\, along with dinner specials and drinks on the patio. \nApril performance schedule:\nFriday\, April 3 – Leo Johnson\nSaturday\, April 4 – Adam Rose\nFriday\, April 10 – Brent Riddle\nSaturday\, April 11 – Ryan Furstenberg\nFriday\, April 17 – Leo Johnson\nSaturday\, April 18 – Adam Rose\nFriday\, April 24 – Ethan Winograd\n Saturday\, April 25 – Robbie Grice \nMay performance schedule:\nFriday\, May 1 – Leo Johnson\nSaturday\, May 2 – Ethan Winograd\nFriday\, May 8 – Brent Riddle\nFriday\, May 15 – Leo Johnson\nSaturday\, May 16 – Ethan Winograd\nFriday\, May 22 – Ryan Furstenberg\nSaturday\, May 23 – Adam Rose\nFriday\, May 29 – Leo Johnson\nSaturday\, May 30 – Ryan Furstenberg URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/live-music-at-all-day-darling/ LOCATION:All Day Darling (102 Montford Ave\, Asheville\, NC 28801)\, 102 Montford Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Live-Music-at-All-Day-Darling_Photo-Courtesy-of-All-Day-Darling.png ORGANIZER;CN="All Day Darling":MAILTO:hello@alldaydarlingavl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260317T231417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234112Z UID:90296-1775673000-1781728200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios is introducing a three-month trial of evening figure drawing sessions to gauge the arts community’s interest in establishing a regular monthly figure drawing program. \nThese non-instructional sessions provide dedicated time for artists of all levels to draw clothed human figures from a live model in a relaxed\, respectful setting. \nThe models will pose in a variety of attire\, offering artists the opportunity to study gesture\, proportion\, and drapery. \nA session facilitator will manage timing and ensure a smooth\, professional atmosphere.\nParticipants bring their own drawing supplies. \nQuestions?\nEmail Facilitator Lorelle Bacon: lorelleartist@hotmail.com URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wednesday-evening-open-figure-drawing/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Drawing-Lorelle-Mailchimp.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T113000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260407T040045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T123059Z UID:91123-1775815200-1780054200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Star Struck Charm Pendant Workshop DESCRIPTION:Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You’ll solder\, set\, stamp\, and polish your charm. Leave with your finished piece. *Silver chain included and family friendly activity ages 12 and up **All silver upgrades available and other charm shapes available as well URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/star-struck-charm-pendant-workshop/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-74.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260317T233154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234125Z UID:90308-1776002400-1797177600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Adults! DESCRIPTION:The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! \nClass meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 – 4:00\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-adults/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Adult-class-march-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260330T124428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170912Z UID:90876-1776367800-1777221000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Dolls of New Albion\, A Steampunk Opera @ Asheville Performing Arts Academy DESCRIPTION:The Dolls of New Albion is a haunting musical journey through a fantastical city where love\, loss\, and invention collide. \nTold across four generations of the McAlistair family\, this cult-favorite steampunk opera blends rich storytelling with atmospheric melodies\, gothic whimsy\, and a timeless sense of wonder. As alchemy and machinery breathe life into clockwork dolls\, New Albion’s secrets unfold in a sweeping tale of ambition and consequences. Lyrical\, quirky\, and beautifully theatrical\, this show invites audiences into a world where magic meets machinery—and every creation comes with a heartbeat. \nDirection by Mark Jones\nMusic Direction by Misty Rondeau \n April 16\, 17\, 18\, 23\, 24\, 25 at 7:30pm and April 19\, 26 at 2:30pm \nAt our new location: \nAsheville Performing Arts Academy\n55 Shiloh Rd. Unit 4\, Asheville\, NC 28803 \nCAST LIST \nKate\, The Narrator………….Delina Hensley\nAnnabel McAlistair……….Alison Lamasney\nJasper…………………………..Carl Rosenthal\nEdgar McAlistair……………….Eric Martinez\nFay………………………………Greta Elizabeth\nByron McAlistair……………..Andrew Wilson\nAmelia………………………………..Tasha Pepi\nPriscilla McAlistair………..Carly Christensen\nSoldier 7285…………………….Tim Sampson URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-dolls-of-new-albion-a-steampunk-opera-asheville-performing-arts-academy/ LOCATION:Asheville Performing Arts Academy\, 55 Shiloh Rd.\, Unit 4\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_0576.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dogged Utopia Ptoductions":MAILTO:doggedutopia@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260312T161632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161632Z UID:89898-1776556800-1777161599@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Beethoven 32 DESCRIPTION:April 19-25\n32 Pianists. 32 Sonatas. One Historic Week. Organized by concert pianist and educator Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim\, The Beethoven 32 is a monumental community celebration featuring 32 local and regional pianists. Experience a historic first for Western North Carolina as 32 pianists\, ranging in age from 14 to 87\, perform the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas. \nOver seven days\, students\, amateurs\, and professionals from five states gather at Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville) for this community-wide celebration. Supported by Asheville Arts\, this project serves as a local kickoff for the upcoming 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s legacy. Join us for an intimate\, collective journey through some of the greatest music ever written. \nPlease note: Performances take place at both Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville). \nSee a complete schedule at: https://www.sonaremusicacademy.com/events/beethoven-32-bicentennial-celebration-kick-off URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-beethoven-32/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/beethoven.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sonare Music Academy":MAILTO:admin@sonaremusicacademy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260328T182447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T000712Z UID:90855-1776592800-1776600000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:Feeling Comfortable in our Bodies! \nSometimes it is difficult to feel comfortable in our bodies. On a scale of 1-10 how much are you comfortable or uncomfortable in your body? What are the signs in your body that give the feeling of being uncomfortable in your body? How can we turn around the feeling of being uncomfortable to being comfortable in your body? We must learn how to move with being more comfortable in our bodies. Feeling the confidence and love for yourself and your body! Pic by Blake Wayland \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative instructional dance practice which is created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years. Through the dance\, Karen acts as an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms\, based on how does the body move and breathe in through a changing and fast paced world?\nThis movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date. \nMovement Timeline:\nWarmup: 10am-10:45am\nCircle: 10:45 am-11:00am\, invitation for movement\, demo the 5Rhythms\, answer any questions that may arise\nMovement: 11:00 am- 12 noon\, we will move to the Wave music and I will provide instructional exercises throughout our movement session.\nSometimes we will have Mickeely Salamanca from Lincolnton\, NC will offer Breath Work and Tracy Gimbel from Catawba\, NC will offer Sound Baths!\nSee ya on the dance floor! Love K URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythmsvacillating-waves-class-on-sunday-hosted-by-karen-19/ LOCATION:asia house\, 119 Coxe Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/blake-weyland-8Jldspcdmjw-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260414T211948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T105152Z UID:91336-1776600000-1776607200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Burlesque Brunch DESCRIPTION:-AGES 18+\n-SEATED SHOW\nBURLESQUE BRUNCH \nWelcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation\, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase is a feast for the senses\, where laughter and allure collide\, creating a brunch event that’s as unforgettable as the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come hungry for glamour and ready to sip\, savor\, and be seduced by the artistry of burlesque – where every shimmy tells a story\, and every wink is an invitation to revel in the magic. Bring cash to tip your performers and prepare for a Sunday like no other!\nTickets cover entry. Food and drinks from The Grey Eagle Taqueria are available separately. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/burlesque-brunch/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260309T125812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215648Z UID:89717-1776614400-1776621600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Goldpine | Music by the River DESCRIPTION:Relax by a scenic stretch of the French Broad River in Olivette for an afternoon of harmony-driven Americana by Goldpine! \nBYOB\, BYOC (chair)\, Kids are free! \nFrom Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States\, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest\, their distinctive harmonies are clearly a channel for their sometimes-raucous\, sometimes-reminiscent compositions. With an incredible collection of stories about life\, love\, and purpose\, their live performance is a powerful projection of everything Goldpine is about: striking vocals\, bold harmony\, and introspection into the human experience. \nAfter nearly a decade of honing in on their sound\, Goldpine released their sophomore album Two and continues to waste no time showing what they stand for. Their lead single\, “Do You Have Me\,” showcases Kassie’s powerhouse of a voice. Starting out slow\, the song cycles through a pattern of harmonious verses and a commanding chorus\, ultimately building to an instrumental interlude of southern electric guitars and a rhythmic tambourine. Two is about real people and real situations\, told through candid and passionate songwriting. “I want people to come away from this album and take an honest look at themselves\,” Ben remarks. “An honest look at motives. An honest look at connections with other people. An honest look at how we use the time we’ve been given.” Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose\, Goldpine is cathartic\, moody\, dissonant and relevant\, all intertwined into one. \n“…sharing a sound that’s cast in honesty\, emotion and homespun sentiment…the songs say it all\, providing clear indication that Goldpine has established a precious standard.” – Lee Zimmerman (Goldmine Magazine) \n“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements are very innovative and eclectic.” – Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways) URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/goldpine-music-by-the-river/ LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Pavilion\, 1069 Olivette Rd\, Asheville\, 28804 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Goldpine-.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260321T163733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T215823Z UID:90510-1776614400-1776623400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:'Redemption Time' Screening & Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 2026\, at 4:00 PM\, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a special screening event of Redemption Time\, a 70-minute performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and Asheville-based jazz violinist Christian Howes — artists whose lives were shaped by incarceration and who now give voice to stories of dignity\, struggle\, and renewal. \nDirected by David Gonzalez\, the film blends spoken-word poetry\, live jazz\, and cinematic storytelling into a powerful experience that traces journeys from trauma and incarceration toward healing\, belonging\, and personal freedom. \nThe event invites the community to reflect on themes that resonate far beyond the screen — belonging and isolation\, judgment and dignity\, harm and healing\, and the possibility of second chances. Admission is free\, with optional donations. \nThe program will begin with live music\, followed by the film screening\, a panel discussion\, and a closing reception at Deep Time AVL. The reception offers attendees an opportunity to connect and reflect on the film’s themes with neighbors\, artists\, and community partners. \nThis event is part of Second Chance Month\, a national campaign raising awareness about the impacts of incarceration while encouraging second-chance opportunities and community reintegration. \nCommunity partners include Deep Time AVL\, 12 Baskets Café\, Asheville Poverty Initiative\, the Buncombe County Re-entry Council\, the UNCA Prison Education Program\, and Trinity United Methodist Church. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/redemption-time-screening-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist\, 587 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ASHEVILLE-PROMO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260415T000256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T105159Z UID:91335-1776619800-1776627000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:FREE PATIO SHOW: Reed Turchi Album Release Show DESCRIPTION:– FREE SHOW\n– ALL AGES\n– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE \nREED TURCHI\nReed Turchi is a musician\, poet\, and producer from Swannanoa\, North Carolina\, now living in Brooklyn.\nHis debut poetry collection Dancing With Poets was selected by Victoria Chang for the 2026 Colorado Prize for Poetry\, and will be published in November 2026. \nHe has won a GRAMMY Award and received an EMMY Nomination\, and has been featured in Rolling Stone\, American Songwriter\, No Depression\, The Oxford American\, Living Blues\, and many more. \nHis poetry has been published in POETRY\, The American Poetry Review\, Narrative Magazine\, and The Los Angeles Review\, among others. He earned his MFA from Warren Wilson College\, where he was awarded the Ellen Bryant Voigt Scholarship. \nTurchi is the owner/operator of Second Take Sound and co-editor of The Swannanoa Review. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-patio-show-reed-turchi-album-release-show/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/142415.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T020922 CREATED:20260320T064110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T112550Z UID:90439-1776625200-1776632400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:RAD Comedy featuring Mark Chalifoux DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati’s Mark Chalifoux! \nMark Chalifoux is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. Chalifoux has been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland\, Dry Bar and FOX as well as on the “Bob and Tom” national radio show.. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back\, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty honed through his rise in the comedy clubs of New York City. \nHis Dry Bar special got millions of views across social media and his debut album\, “Think Fast”\, opened at No. 2 in Apple Music and was called “one of the funniest albums of the year” by the Daily Dot. \nHis jokes can be heard regularly on SiriusXM and have been streamed more than 5 million times on Pandora. \nChalifoux was also a longtime writer behind The Dad\, one of the most popular comedy accounts on social media with more than 10 million followers. He has also written for ESPN\, CBS Digital and some newspapers. \nages 18+\ndoors 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-featuring-mark-chalifoux/ LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10521.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR