BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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/ 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:20260403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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:20260503T063644 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;VALUE=DATE:20260429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260417T184907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133339Z UID:91422-1777420800-1779062399@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:"No Child" at NC Stage DESCRIPTION:No Child is a tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful\, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned about the state of our education system and how we might fix it. The play\, inspired by Sun’s own experiences as a teaching artist\, focuses on the lives of students and their struggles\, rather than the No Child Left Behind Act\, despite the title’s reference. The play utilizes humor and poignant moments to portray the students’ environment and their resilience in the face of adversity. \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 Friday (5/1): 7:30pm ; last two Fridays (5/8 & 5/15): 2pm\nOpening Week “Choose Your Price” Nights: April 9th – May 1st URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/no-child-at-nc-stage/ LOCATION:North Carolina Stage Company\, 15 Stage Lane\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/No-Child-1000x750-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260402T150201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170919Z UID:90929-1777593600-1777852799@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Prana Mela - 3 Days of Music\, Community\, and Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join us for Prana Mela\, a three-day gathering devoted to music\, wellness\, and community at AyurPrana Listening Room. \nExperience live music\, yoga\, meditation\, healing arts\, and nourishing food in an intimate setting designed for connection and renewal. \nThroughout the weekend\, we’ll host three ticketed evening concerts: \nFriday\, May 1st\, Simrit Acoustic Ensemble – 6PM\nFriday\, May 1st\, Simrit Full Band Performance – 8PM\n ** SIMRIT will perform two events on May 1st: an Acoustic Ensemble Performance and an evening show. Please note each ticket before you purchase\, to ensure you’re purchasing the event you wish to attend **\nSunday\, May 2nd\, GurGanesha Band with Paloma Devi\, 7PM \nThe weekend culminates with a Sunday Community Kirtan at noon\, inviting everyone to come together in shared song and meditation. \nTickets and Event Information can be found at ayurpranalisteningroom.com/prana-mela-yoga-live-music \nIn addition to the music\, Prana Mela will feature:\n– A nourishing vegetarian based food pop-up from Chef Sean at SoHum Mountain Healing Resort\n– Mini-Spa Pop up from So Hum Mountain Healing Resort\n– Wellness Mocktails and refreshments\n– Yoga classes including Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson and Chris Rosser\n– Meditation sessions\n– Conscious Film Sessions\n– Healing arts offerings \nWhether you join for a concert\, a class\, or the entire weekend\, Prana Mela is an invitation to slow down\, reconnect\, and celebrate. Aside from the ticketed concerts and spa treatments\, the remaining programming will operate as pay-what-you-can. Full schedule coming soon. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ayurprana-listening-room-presents-prana-mela-3-days-of-music-community-and-yoga/ LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/pranamelanew-copy-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AyurPrana":MAILTO:david@liveayurprana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260426T172257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234706Z UID:91797-1777622400-1780246800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:May Classes at ARROWHEAD DESCRIPTION:We have a wonderful lineup of classes in May! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/may-classes-at-arrowhead/ LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-Classes-1.pdf.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T163000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260311T154335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215704Z UID:89827-1777626000-1777739400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Creation Care Alliance 2026 Symposium: “Building Resilience: Congregations in a Climate-Changed World” DESCRIPTION:Creation Care Alliance WNC Presents \nSymposium 2026 \n“Building Resilience: Congregations in a Climate-Changed World” \nFriday\, May 1 – Saturday\, May 2 at Montreat Conference Center \nHurricane Helene gave the people of WNC a common experience of the unpredictable and devastating effects of climate change\, even on places once considered “climate havens.” In its aftermath\, faith communities were among the most effective first responders\, quickly transforming into food and resource storage and distribution centers\, communication hubs\, and gathering places for neighbors helping each other through unimaginable times. \nThis spring\, Creation Care Alliance of WNC will gather people of faith from 28 counties across WNC for Symposium 2026 at Montreat Conference Center and explore how communities of faith have been changed by their response to these challenges and how the work of disaster recovery and climate resilience-building in their communities has re-energized their ministry and elevated their value in the wider community.The goal for Symposium 2026 is for participants to return home with ideas\, connections\, and activities that strengthen your creation care ministry and encourage partnering with other climate-connected communities of faith. \nDay 1 of this two-day conference will stand on its own as a collection of creation care rituals and activities for participants to bring back to try in their home congregations and communities including an Awe/Wonder Walks\, a Reclaim-the-River Ritual\, and an interfaith Earth Sunday Vigil full of ideas for future Earth Sunday services. Lunch on your own in Black Mountain or at Montreat’s Huckleberry Cafe on Lake Susan. \nDay 2 features workshops on topics including: \nConsidering Going Solar?\nPlanting a Pollinator\, Butterfly\, or Vegetable Garden on Your Campus\nCongregational Disaster Preparedness and Resilience-Building\nClimate Justice Advocacy – Rev. Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, Eco-Justice Connection of the NC Council of Churches\nGreen Burials – Author and Professor Mallory McDuff of Warren Wilson College\nCreation-Caring Congregations present their most effective programs and answer questions about their effectiveness and implementation.\nPanel discussion featuring staff from various regional denominational offices for disaster recovery and resilience discussing how the work is evolving and impacting congregational life and ministry.\nCCA WNC \nWith natural disasters increasing in frequency\, faith communities are attending more to the natural world and to finding our true place within it. As a union of climate connected congregations\, MountainTrue’s Creation Care Alliance is working to strengthen and expand its network of Covenant Partner Congregations\, helping them become lifelines of resilience\, compassion\, and mutual aid in the face of future climate challenges. \nTicketing information:\n*Please note that Friday registration does NOT include lunch (lunch will be on your own. You can check out the Huckleberry Cafe at Montreat\, visit on of the tasty restaurants in Black Mountain\, or bring your lunch from home.)\n*Saturday registration DOES include lunch at the Galax Dining Room of Montreat’s Assembly Inn\n*You can register for just one day\, or both! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creation-care-alliance-2026-symposium-building-resilience-congregations-in-a-climate-changed-world/ LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium\, 303 Lookout Rd.\, Montreat\, 28757 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Montreat-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260311T194543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215711Z UID:89853-1777716000-1777723200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Watercolor Workshop | Flower Card Making Class | May 2 DESCRIPTION:A creative bonding experience for all ages and skill levels. All supplies included! \nCelebrate Mother’s Day with creativity at this intimate watercolor workshop on Saturday\, May 2nd\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Led by artist Melanie\, this beginner-friendly session guides you through essential techniques to capture the beauty of a live floral still life. You’ll create three unique\, professional-grade cards using premium materials provided on-site. Whether you come solo to craft a surprise gift or bring a companion along\, it’s a perfect morning of artistic connection in Black Mountain. Space is limited for this $30 session ($50 per pair)—reserve your spot today to give a gift straight from the heart. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mothers-day-watercolor-workshop-flower-card-making-class-may-2/ 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/2026/03/Mothers-Day-Watercolor-Workshop-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260312T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112441Z UID:89910-1777716000-1777734000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY - DAY 1 DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful layers\, textures\, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks\, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist Gina Louthian-Stanley. We will explore various techniques such as working methods\, substrates\, drying times\, opaque and transparent color\, pigments and powders\, blending\, color schemes\, glazing\, solvent reduction\, transfer and printmaking techniques\, creating textures\, adding collage and more.  Plenty of demos and individual discussions. \nAll skill levels would benefit from this class\, especially beginners. (Advanced techniques are an option for those who have taken a prior class.) URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cold-wax-alchemy-workshop-with-gina-louthian-stanley-day-1/ LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GINALOUTHIANCOLDWAXWSIMAGE.2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260420T032824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T235126Z UID:91461-1777734000-1777741200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Boom-De-Ay" May 2nd\, ACRHS DESCRIPTION:Ta-Ra-Ra\, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra)\, while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO ‘Booms’ with percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom\, Chaminade’s Callirhoë Suite\, Stravinsky’s “Berceuse” and “Finale” from the 1919 version of the Suite from The Firebird\, and Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” \n“These works are just thrilling\,” says Music Director Emily Eng. “Our program celebrates some of the most percussive moments in the orchestral repertoire. But don’t worry: not everything is loud and booming. Soft and sensitive passages build to the moments of triumph and grandeur. We look forward to bringing you on that journey with us!” \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are thrilled to express reverberating\, joyful melodies at venues near you! Our passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the historically famous A.C.Reynolds High School Auditorium\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nA.C.Reynolds High School\n1 Rocket Drive\n Asheville\, NC 28803 \nSunday\, May 3rd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/boom-de-ay-may-2026\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-boom-de-ay-may-2nd-acrhs/ LOCATION:A.C. Reynolds High School\, 1 Rocket Drive\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GiveLively.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Orchestra":MAILTO:info@blueridgeorchestra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260429T121314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T113012Z UID:91918-1777741200-1777748400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Forty Drop Few & Vaiano’s Paisanos DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE \nFORTY DROP FEW & VAIANO’S PAISANOS\nThe “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of the early 1900s. They perform in various styles from the era as a string band and are influenced by nothing other than the old 78 records that they love so well. Their main influences include New Orleans jazz\, southwestern fiddle music\, classic banjo rags\, black string band music\, hillbilly harmonies and unique vocals. The trio consists of Ethan Francis\, Candra Edwards and Elliot Kennedy who all currently reside in Portland Oregon. The couple\, also known as “Stone and Sue” have been playing music together for a decade and met Kennedy who joined them 6 years ago. The three are inseparable and spend all of their time picking apart old tunes\, listening to 78s\, throwing shows in Portland and traveling around the country together. \nVaiano’s Paisanos\, the string band\, founded by Rachel Meirs (violin\, mandolin); Maxwell Apra(mandolin\, tenor banjo\, tenor guitar); and Van Burchfield (guitar)—which sometimes balloons to a quintet\, thanks to Quentin Bardinet (mandolin\, tenor banjo\, tenor guitar) and Albanie Faletta (guitar)—is a melting pot of old- instrumentation\, with international repertoire gathered from recordings made in New York City. Though the musicians in the band met busking in New Orleans\, fiddler in chief Meirs\, now based in Louisville\, KY\, first encountered some of the recordings that inspired this project while working at the Jalopy Theatre over a decade ago. Following in the grand tradition of musical discovery and dissemination by Jalopy Records labelmate and musicological genius Pat Conte\, curator of the acclaimed Secret Museum archival reissue series\, Vaiano’s Paisanos’ repertoire consists of the masterful melodies immigrants would’ve been humming along and dancing to in the late ’20s and early ’30s. Think Cape Verdean fiddle tunes\, Italian mandolin music\, pre-Belafonte Calypsos\, and Venezuelan waltzes. “Almost everything in our repertoire was originally recorded in New York City\,” explains Meirs. “It’s not that we chose to play immigrant music; it’s that we come from a society largely made up of immigrants\, and this music is a beautiful byproduct of that melting pot\, as are we.” We owe our gratitude to the musicians who originally composed\, played\, and eventually recorded this music\, who all came from different countries and traditions\, and all recorded in New York in the 1920’s and 30’s. Of course\, we would not have heard any of these songs if not for the people who seek out and and collect old 78’s\, and who found ways to share what was on them\, so that they eventually made their way to our ears in compilations\, blog posts\, discord channels\, youtube videos\, or a CD burned and sent in the mail. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-forty-drop-few-vaianos-paisanos/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Forty-Drop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260430T204826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T113018Z UID:92040-1777744800-1777748400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Full Moon Sound Journey in the Salt Cave DESCRIPTION:The Full Moon is a time of illumination\, reflection\, and release. Join Latoya for a guided sound journey in the tranquil Salt Cave\, where meditation and the healing vibrations of sound invite deep relaxation and inner alignment with the rhythms of the lunar cycle. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/full-moon-sound-journey-in-the-salt-cave/ LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 12 Eagle St.\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-4-14-26-at-4.27 PM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260409T223713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T185524Z UID:91244-1777748400-1777752000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hendersonville Ballet presents "The Enchanted Garden of Le Corsaire and other works"" DESCRIPTION:Hendersonville Ballet presents “The Enchanted Garden from Le Corsaire” also featuring the music of French artist “Indila” with original choreography by Betsy Dixon and “Reflections on Helene” with original choreography by Joy Shanahan on May 1-2\, 2026 at 7pm at the Thomas Auditorium on the Blue Ridge Community College campus. Tickets available online and at the door. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hendersonville-ballet-presents-the-enchanted-garden-of-le-corsaire-and-other-works/ LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community College\, Bo Thomas Auditorium\, 180 W Campus Dr\, Flat Rock\, Henderson County\, North Carolina 28731\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Le-Corsaire-Cover-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Ballet":MAILTO:contact@hendersonvilleballet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20251230T041707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170508Z UID:86725-1777748400-1777755600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mother's Day Edition DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! We are celebrating Mother’s in Comedy!! \nEyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-mothers-day-edition-2/ LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/8180.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260402T182955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T225920Z UID:90943-1777750200-1777757400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Steel Magnolias" DESCRIPTION:Theater production URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-steel-magnolias-3/ LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/0-2-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T233000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260417T075632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133421Z UID:91410-1777752000-1777764600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Nude Party DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES\nSTANDING ROOM ONLY \nTHE NUDE PARTY\nFor The Nude Party\, nearly a decade has flown by in the blink of an eye. In that time\, the New York-based band has released a pair of well-received albums\, an EP\, and played countless shows. Prior to the pandemic\, the band was really starting to hit its stride. They had a system in place and were spreading their brand of melodic rock to the masses. In fact\, they could count Jack White\, Arctic Monkeys\, and Orville Peck as vocal supporters\, which led to support slots for each. Soon\, incredible live appearances at Bonnaroo\, Lollapalooza\, Newport Folk Festival\, and Shaky Knees became the norm. \nOver the course of the last two years\, The Nude Party decided to produce their new album\, Rides On\, themselves. With the help of Matthew Horner\, The Nude Party had as much fun creating as they ever had at any other point in their career. Their new album includes 14 songs that dabble in electro-pop and stripped-down country. The Nude Party coalesced and embraced the spirit of collaboration. They’re excited to begin the next chapter of their career. \nAt a time when it would have been easy to pack it in\, the band continues to persevere. \nTOBACCO CITY\nTobacco City is a Chicago-based band that blends cosmic country with a mix of psychedelic rock and honky-tonk soul. Their sound captures the essence of small-town nostalgia while embracing modern-day themes\, exploring heartache\, longing\, and the bittersweet nature of life. With their uplifting energy and authentic songwriting\, Tobacco City continues to carve out a unique space in the country-tinged Americana scene. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nude-party/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Nude-Party.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T230000 DTSTAMP:20260503T063644 CREATED:20260202T195836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115359Z UID:88183-1777755600-1777762800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Witching Hour\, Dark and Dirty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery \nWitching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. \nThis show is ages 21 and up and NC17 \nDoors at 8:30pm\, show at 9pm\nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/witching-hour-dark-and-dirty-comedy-2/ LOCATION:Eda Rhyne\, 101 Fairview Rd\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/witch-5.2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR