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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T013235 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:20260420T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013235 CREATED:20260403T140654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T145603Z UID:91004-1776691800-1776702600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Scrabble DESCRIPTION:Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle\, or Boggle\, or Words with Friends\, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment\, so just stroll in and let’s play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It’s fine to drop by\, be late\, leave early\, but soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN\, SC\, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words\, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekly-sunday-scrabble-10/ LOCATION:Stephens Lee Recreation Center\, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Red-Scrabble-cropped-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Shanks":MAILTO:marthashanks2@charter.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013235 CREATED:20260402T225210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T225844Z UID:90986-1776708000-1776718800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Free Screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" DESCRIPTION:A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa\, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research\, including previously unknown letters\, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free screening includes an opportunity to hear from Asheville-based filmmaker Paul Bonesteel. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-screening-of-a-life-reimagined-the-george-masa-story/ LOCATION:UNCA Alumni Hall Student Center\, 2500 University Heights\, Asheville\, 28804 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ALR_title_art_on_image_1-1-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Bonesteel Films":MAILTO:amy@bonesteelfilms.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T233000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013235 CREATED:20260414T213842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133259Z UID:91341-1776715200-1776727800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:4/20 with Jerry’s Dead DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES\nSTANDING ROOM ONLY \nJERRY’S DEAD\nJerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band\, this quartet from Asheville\, North Carolina\, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia\, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of Garcia compositions and his own wide range of cover songs comes to life with Jerry’s Dead’s exciting interpretations from this iconic catalog. Further extending their tribute\, Jerry’s Dead includes songs lead by Garcia in his many side projects throughout his accomplished career\, including the Jerry Garcia Band and his work with mandolinist David Grisman. To date Jerry’s Dead has performed well over 150 different Garcia pieces\, reinterpreting each in unique fashion to the delight of their growing fan base. \nJerry’s Dead features Tim Marsh on guitar and lead vocals and includes Dan Pederson on bass and vocals\, Gus Vigo on keys and vocals\, and Lee Kram on drums and vocals. Since their debut on June 21\, 2021\, at The Straightaway Cafe\, Jerry’s Dead has brought Garcia’s music to many of Western Carolina’s well known breweries and music venues\, including Highland Brewing Company\, The Grey Eagle\, Pisgah Brewing Company\, The Asheville Music Hall\, and The French Broad River Brewing Company\, which hosts Jerry’s Dead every Thursday evening for two sets of free music. This weekly residency has become a real draw for the band\, creating a space for vendors\, dancers\, and music lovers to commune regularly. \nOn occasion\, Jerry’s Dead has hosted some very special guests\, including Rob Barraco of The Dead\, Dark Star Orchestra\, Phil Lesh Quintet and Zen Tricksters; Lisa Mackey\, also of D.S.O.; Julian Pinelli\, who played fiddle with Peter Rowan\, a bluegrass bandmate of Garcia in Old and in the Way; and Joe Marcinek of the Joe Marcinek Band and Dead Funk Summit\, featuring George Porter Jr. of The Meters and Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band. After opening for Joe’ Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit featuring Melvin Seals\, it was Tim’s great honor to sit in with Melvin Seals\, Joe Marcinek\, and Tony Hall of Dumpstaphunk that night. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/4-20-with-jerrys-dead/ 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-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR