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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T004803Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! \nAll supplies will be provided.\nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and learning! \nMUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE CLASS
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-kids/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:FACES  by Lois Simbach
DESCRIPTION:From Nefertiti to the Mona Lisa to Warhol’s Marilyn – Faces – especially women’s faces\,\nhave always been a focal point for artists.\nBecause of my fashion background\, I appreciate the unique beauties of my era and town.\nHere are my latest works.\nAcrylic on 140 lb. watercolor paper – framed.\nTwo month solo painting exhibit on the walls of ZUMA coffee & gallery\, Marshall\, NC
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/faces-by-lois-simbach/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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SUMMARY:RENT - Flat Rock Playhouse - 7/24-8/15
DESCRIPTION:Thirty years ago\, RENT ignited Broadway like a lightning bolt — a raw\, raucous\, Pulitzer Prize–winning love letter that gave voice to the misfits\, the rebels\, the ones who loved without permission.  Three decades later\, its fire still burns. \nIn the East Village\, a patchwork of outsiders fight to create and survive in a city that’s forgotten them. They turn struggle into art and fear into defiance. Through loss\, love\, and the noise of the city\, they find strength together in the face of adversity.  \nBased on Puccini’s masterpiece\, La Bohème\, and fueled by its electric rock score and unflinching humanity\, RENT is one of the most influential musicals of the 20th century\, reimagined this season with the bold artistry of Flat Rock Playhouse. Join the revolution. No Day But Today. \nEvent Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rent-flat-rock-playhouse-7-24-8-15/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T121500
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SUMMARY:Multi-Charm Necklace
DESCRIPTION:This combo of both our Simply Charmed and Enamel a Charm is the perfect way to experience a few styles of jewelry making and leave with a Multi-Charm Necklace you made yourself! \nYou’ll choose a charm and decide what metal stamps you want to use to complete your charm. Then you’ll choose a silver charm and what color you want to enamel it with. \nCombine the two with a gemstone of choice and your piece will be complete! \nThis jewelry workshop can accommodate larger groups\, bridesmaids parties\, and children aged 12 and up. It includes 2 silver charms of your choosing\, plus a sterling silver chain. \n*Extra charms\, and chain upgrades available as well. \n$95 includes a a silver charm to stamp and a silver charm to enamel plus a sterling silver chain. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nAug 7\, 2026\, 10:00am to 12:15pm\nAug 8\, 2026\, 2:00pm to 4:15pm\nAug 14\, 2026\, 10:00am to 12:15pm\nAug 21\, 2026\, 10:00am to 12:15pm\nAug 28\, 2026\, 10:00am to 12:15pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/multi-charm-necklace-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T154500
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SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. \nYou will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one\, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You’ll finish the rings with a custom textured pattern and they’ll polish to a beautiful finish. \nLeave with the set of rings you made yourself! \nIncludes a CZ of your choice or gemstone upgrades may be available upon request \n$125 includes all materials \n*Ages 12 and up\, great for couples\, bridesmaids and solo makers. No experience needed! \nThis event runs from Aug 7\, 2026 to Aug 28\, 2026 and happens every:\nFridays: 1:00pm – 3:45pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-with-gemstone/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T133952Z
UID:96096-1786129200-1790787600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:World Without End
DESCRIPTION:World Without End\nPainting and sculpture by Severn Eaton\nPUSH Gallery\n25 Patton Ave. \nOpening Fri. Aug 7.  7-10pm\nShow runs through Sept. 30.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/world-without-end/
LOCATION:Push Skate Shop\, 25 Patton Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163549
CREATED:20260622T223216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T224418Z
UID:94076-1786183200-1786294800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Sourwood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in downtown Black Mountain\, NC for the 49th annual Sourwood Festival — August 8–9\, 2026! \nThis beloved free\, artisan festival showcases handcrafted goods from some of the region’s finest makers\, alongside live music\, local food vendors\, and activities for the whole family. It’s a true celebration of Appalachian craft\, culture\, and community. \nNew in 2026\, the experience expands across the Black Mountain–Swannanoa Valley with a Kansas City BBQ Competition at the Swannanoa KOA and Saturday night fireworks\, making it a complete mountain weekend getaway. \nFree admission. Easy mountain drive from Asheville\, Charlotte\, Greenville\, and Knoxville. \nPlan your visit at https://www.explorethevalley.org/sourwood-festival/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sourwood-festival-2/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Town Square\, 106 Montreat Rd\, Black Mountain\, 28711
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@explorethevalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163549
CREATED:20260310T171757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215745Z
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SUMMARY:Kanuga Triathlon
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, August 9th\, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville! \nKanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming\, scenic\, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake\, a mixed-surface bike course\, and a fast 5K run\, this destination race meets athletes where they are. Whether it’s your first triathlon or your next challenge\, Kanuga invites you to race in a way that feels intentional\, welcoming\, and uniquely WNC. \nKanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge! \nMake a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K at Kanuga\, Saturday\, August 8th\, and the Kanuga Triathlon\, Sunday\, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events\, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend\, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel! \nLodge\, camp\, and stay onsite at Kanuga!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/kanuga-triathlon/
LOCATION:Kanuga\, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr.\, Hendersonville\, 28739
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ORGANIZER;CN="iDaph Events":MAILTO:support@idaph.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163549
CREATED:20260803T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T121728Z
UID:95904-1786273200-1786284000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Jackson Grimm
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nJackson Grimm \nAsheville songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, Holler Choir + Susto Stringband
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/country-brunch-w-jackson-grimm/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T160000
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CREATED:20260715T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T194449Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
DESCRIPTION:JOHN SINGER SARGENT \nDirected by David Bickerstaff \nJohn Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters\, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators\, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers\, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art\, culture and fashion. \nFilmed at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston and the Tate Britain\, London\, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities\, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects\, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio. \nStep into the glittering world of fashion\, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era. \nExplore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favorite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-on-screen-john-singer-sargent-fashion-and-swagger/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T194556Z
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SUMMARY:New Amsterdam String Band
DESCRIPTION:New Amsterdam String Band unites virtuosity\, fiddling\, and improvisation. Founded while still students at The Juilliard School\, NASB finds its roots in historic string playing combined with New York City energy. The ensemble has performed with Rhiannon Giddens and Paul Simon\, and recently recorded for an upcoming PBS documentary\, produced by Ken Burns. New Amsterdam String Band’s members are Jimmy Drancsak\, Lydia Becker\, Graham Cohen\, Nathan Francisco\, and Logan Zaud. \nThe Museum’s popular concert series takes place in the Windgate Foundation Atrium\, an art filled space with some of the best acoustics in Asheville. Our concerts always include an intermission with time to enjoy the artwork and a drink from our Perspective Café pop up bar.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/new-amsterdam-string-band/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org
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