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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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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
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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
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:The Odd Couple - Flat Rock Playhouse - 8/28-9/19
DESCRIPTION:Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy. \nMeet Felix: impeccably pressed\, emotionally distressed\, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled\, habitually late\, and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown\, neatness meets nonsense\, and the sparks fly. \nAshtrays overflow\, tempers flare\, and laughter fills the living room in Neil Simon’s effervescent comedy of friendship\, forgiveness\, and the fine art of driving each other crazy.  \nThe Odd Couple is a classic cocktail of chaos and charm. Proof that opposites attract… so long as they don’t share a kitchen. \nEvent Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-odd-couple-flat-rock-playhouse-8-28-9-19/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Jewelry Making!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you’ll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects\, including rings\, earrings\, charms\, pendants\, and more. You’ll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nWhether you’re making a keepsake for yourself or a meaningful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and the satisfaction of saying\, “I made that!” \n*Drop in starting at 1pm. Arrive by 3 to be sure you have time to complete the piece you want! \nPrices start at just $25 and vary by project\, with options available in sterling silver\, brass\, and a selection of gemstones. \nKid-friendly! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Younger participants or certain projects may require assistance from a parent or guardian to ensure everyone stays safe while creating. \nGreat for couples\, bridemaid parties\, girls time out\, and everyone in between!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/drop-in-jewelry-making/
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:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192628Z
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SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design\, then solder (yep with a torch)\, sand\, polish\, and more. By the end\, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished\, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. This is a great couples activity\, unique bachelorette experience\, team building event\, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. *Workshop takes 2.5 hours +/- **Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety waiver and also take the workshop ***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardian sign the safety waiver $185/person
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mixed-metal-mountain-bracelet-4/
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:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T121500
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260810T142958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192635Z
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SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker space. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession. You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio. $120 includes all materials Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. *Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-8/
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:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260730T224542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T162202Z
UID:95807-1789155000-1789916400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:A powerful American classic returns to Asheville for a second season—bringing exceptional theater\, culture\, and community together at one of the nation’s most historic African American cultural institutions. \nPresented by Table & Mic Studios\, a subsidiary of Eagle Market Street Development Corporation\, CDC\, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner returns with an outstanding\, seasoned professional cast for its second year performing this celebrated American classic. \nExperience an unforgettable evening at the YMI Cultural Center—the oldest African American cultural center in the United States—where history\, storytelling\, and live performance come together.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-8/
LOCATION:YMI Cultural Center\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville \, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caleb Owolabi":MAILTO:caleb080@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260810T145820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192659Z
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SUMMARY:Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your own style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker\, or upgrade to silver and/or personalize it including sterling silver\, gemstones\, and more. Whether you’re a golf lover or simply looking for a fun\, hands-on creative experience\, you’ll leave with something you made yourself—and something you’ll love to keep! This is a Drop-In Workshop available Sept 15/16th/17th Tuesday-Thursday 11-4 and also Saturday Sept 19th from 1-4!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/golf-ball-marker-jewelry-making-drop-in-workshop/
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:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T154500
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260810T144610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192706Z
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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. You 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. Leave with the set of rings you made yourself! Includes a CZ of your choice or gemstone upgrades may be available upon request $125 includes all materials *Ages 12 and up\, great for couples\, bridesmaids and solo makers. No experience needed!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-with-gemstone-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:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260715T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T233734Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. \nEach yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the Museum’s current exhibitions. \nAll levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. No mat\, no problem\, the Museum has some extra mats to lend. Loose-fitting clothing is recommended\, ensuring ease of movement as you flow through your practice.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-yoga-wednesdays-2/
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:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260715T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T194928Z
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SUMMARY:GUIDED OPEN STUDIO - SEPTEMBER EDITION - WITH ANNE STRUTZ\, PSA\, IAPS-MC
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from 10-3\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nJoin Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth\, energy\, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference materials to create a personalized studio experience. Pastels\, paper\, and sketching and underpainting supplies are provided\, with premium sanded paper available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own pastels and discover which colors will best complement and expand your palette. \nClass size limited to 6 \nARTIST BIO: \nAnne Strutz\, PSA\, IAPS-MC\, is an artist in motion\, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her paintings. For Anne painting begins with what you cannot see. She poses questions to herself before starting a painting. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No single mark is precious. No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel. All elements of the composition must work in unity. This process is critical for infusing energy into my work and allows me to respond directly to the piece as it evolves. \nAnne’s journey as an artist has been a fulfilling adventure\, leading her from fashion and textile designer in NYC\, to teaching and developing art curricula for children in Philadelphia and Chicago. In 2013 Anne turned her focus to fine art. After viewing a pastel exhibition at the Noyse Museum of Art in Hammonton N.J. Anne began her journey with the pastel medium. The tangible aspects of the medium\, with the ability to draw\, paint\, layer\, and combine with other mediums has led her on an energetic journey pushing the qualities of pastel in her work. Anne’s work has been featured in the Pastel Journal multiple times\, Pratique Des Arts and Strokes of Genius and the 2022 and 2024 IAPS Souvenir Book. She has also written multiple articles for the Pastel Journal and Artist Magazine. \nAnne is the past president and workshop chair of the Piedmont Pastel Society. In 2019 she participated in the Dueling Demonstration event at the International Association of Pastel Societies convention which occurs every two years. In 2022 and 2024 Anne was invited back to be one of the faculty artists to demonstrate her techniques at the convention. Anne holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and currently lives in Pickens\, South Carolina.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guided-open-studio-september-edition-with-anne-strutz-psa-iaps-mc-2/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
CREATED:20260604T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T125749Z
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SUMMARY:Escape to the Page! A Creative Writing Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Escape to the Page\, facilitated by Sondra Hall\, is a no-pressure\, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!
 \nWe’ll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while sidestepping our inner critic. This is a come-as-you-are party! Everyone is invited to share their work\, but there is no obligation to do so. This class is generative—we will not be critiquing or workshopping writing. \nWednesdays\, Sept. 16-Oct. 21 from 6:30-8:30pm EST\nOnline via Zoom\nSliding Scale Registration | $275 / $300 / $325
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/escape-to-the-page-a-creative-writing-adventure/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T112440Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Primer: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention
DESCRIPTION:This full-bodied\, 5-week poetry series will guide participants from “Ooof\, poetry” to “Where’s my journal?!” by buoying artistic play and cultivating attention.  We’ll take notice of neon color palettes\, everyday coffee-shop conversation\, rhythmic twitches in the body\, the gruff and warm-hearted voice of life\, and see what happens when we revolutionize those noticings into language.  Weaving together poetic elements + form\, guided discussion\, and past poetic works\, we’ll step into a multidisciplinary creative space!  Plus\, oodles (oodles!) of writing time to build confidence and craft. This class immerses itself in artful experimentation and skill building.  It’s the ultimate permission slip to be a beginner or to reignite passion around well-worn skills.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/poetry-primer-the-curious-practice-of-paying-attention/
LOCATION:Story Parlor\, 227 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T184608
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SUMMARY:Golden Folk Sessions
DESCRIPTION:6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW\nFULLY SEATED SHOW \nGOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS\nGolden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate\, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists\, performing three-song sets in a quiet\, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a sense of surprise and discovery\, the lineup is revealed only when the show begins. \nRunning from 7–9 PM\, these early shows create the perfect evening for music lovers who value live performances and a good night’s rest. \nWith over 100 shows hosted and extraordinary artists from around the globe gracing our stage\, Golden Folk Sessions is entering an exciting new chapter. Under a new name and with a new home at The Grey Eagle—one of the Southeast’s most iconic venues—we’re thrilled to continue fostering community through music. \nStaying true to our values of accessibility\, we aim to make music available to everyone. Presale tickets guarantee your seat and support both Golden Folk Sessions and The Grey Eagle. For those attending on the day of the show\, our “pay what you can\, if you can” option ensures that all are welcome to be part of this unique and meaningful experience. \n• $10 General Admission (presale) \n• $0-$25 Day-of-Show (no minimum) \nWe can’t wait to see y’all there.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/golden-folk-sessions-3/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soulful Sounds in Asheville
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN!  \nFor people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks routine\, step into the candlelit world of Soulful Sounds\, a Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening of music\, laughter\, connection\, and vintage glamour.  \nFeaturing the Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections\, this couple from NYC has entertained more than 50\,000 guests across the U.S. and abroad at their sold-out shows. Their unique sound blends the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday with the soulful spirit of Erykah Badu\, creating an experience that feels both classic and refreshingly original.  \nWhether you arrive in Gatsby-inspired glamour or your own personal style\, you’ll be surrounded by people who appreciate soulful vibes\, meaningful moments\, and a chance to step outside the ordinary.  \nAs seen on HBO and Amazon\, and backed by more than 1\,000 five-star reviews\, Soulful Sounds has become a favorite among audiences who believe a night out should feel special.  \nAnd as a cute gesture\, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show!  \nLocated in the heart of downtown Asheville\, Ella Asheville is a historic venue featuring original tin ceilings\, hardwood floors\, and a working fireplace that lend the space timeless character and warmth.  \nTickets are selling quickly for this intimate one-night-only experience on Wednesday\, September 16. Reserve your seats and join us for an unforgettable evening!  \nPlanning a birthday celebration\, church outing\, or night out with friends? Groups of 8+ enjoy a healthy discount! Just call us at 212.729.8372 before you purchase\, and we’ll hook you up.  \n* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center\, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education\, after-school programs\, and tutoring. *
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/soulful-sounds-in-asheville/
LOCATION:Ella Asheville\, 49 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Pierre Bensusan
DESCRIPTION:About\nAPLR Presents: Pierre Bensusan \nWednesday\, September 16th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Event 7PM \nPierre Bensusan \n“It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” \nFrench acoustic guitar virtuoso\, vocalist\, and composer Pierre Bensusan\, surnamed “Mister DADGAD\,” has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. \nWinner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore\, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ poll\, and winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album\, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century. \nWhen Michael Hedges titled one of his compositions “Bensusan\,” you know that the inspiration behind it must be special\, and Pierre Bensusan certainly is. Guitarists from Leo Kottke to Larry Coryell\, Tuck Andress\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Mark Knopfler\, Andrew York\, Andy Timmons\, Pat Metheny\, and Steve Lukather have sung his praises\, and Steve Vai released three Bensusan albums on his label Favored Nations. And it’s not just guitarists who are inspired by Pierre’s music\, as a recent studio collaboration with him on Donny Osmond’s album Start Again demonstrates. \nIf World Music means the fusion of traditional\, contemporary\, jazz\, classical\, and pop music\, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings and later self-taught on the guitar\, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument. Also called “The Prince of DADGAD\,” his story is far from trivial\, and it is on stage that this artist has earned his stripes\, including the Rose d’Or of the Montreux Festival and being elected Best Guitarist of World Music by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine. His triple album Encore won the Grand Prix at the Independent Music Awards in the Best Live Album category. Since his first performances in 1974 in France\, the guitarist has sold half a million albums and given thousands of concerts around the globe\, both solo and through numerous collaborations. \nPierre Bensusan is an adventurer of unusual lands. His music is an intimate and orchestral hymn\, a solo crossing on a multi-shell Lowden guitar subjected to the natural elements\, with sound molecules and finger pulp on an ebony fingerboard for open tuning—a unique and transparent technique under the fingers of an adventurous pilgrim. \n“For me\, so total is his mastery of the solo instrument\, his dazzling harmony\, his many innovations\, and his deft command of counterpoint\, the jazz idiom\, folk expression\, and all genres between and beyond\, an entire history unfolds as Pierre Bensusan plays. But really\, the emotional depth—and this is where true artistry often likes to live—of many of his songs and compositions is all\, well\, breathtaking. With only his steel-string acoustic guitar—and sometimes his rich\, affecting voice—Mr. Bensusan can disassemble your heart and hand it back to you restored and renewed as he did to mine tonight. A true giant.” \nJames Volpe Rotondi – Editor at Guitar Player Magazine \n“I’ve seen Alfred Brendel\, Itzhak Perlman\, Daniel Barenboim\, Lynn Harrell\, Nureyev\, Placido Domingo\, etc.\, etc.\, perform magnificently. Tonight\, in Atlanta\, in the last half of the second set\, Pierre Bensusan went a quantum beyond the warm\, compelling\, appealing\, extremely accomplished guitarist whose recordings and performances I’ve eagerly sought for over 30 years. He’s achieved the sublime—decades of technique\, creativity\, intuition\, passion\, and intensity crashed together—a man transformed\, singular\, stunning. I have so seldom had the privilege and pure animal joy of experiencing this caliber of artistry.” Rain Crow – A fan \nBIOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS \n• Born in October 1957 in Oran (Algeria) \n• Moved to metropolitan France\, in the western suburbs of Paris\, in 1962 \n• Studied piano from age 6 with Madame Rosso \n• Taught himself guitar at age 11 \n• Left school at 16 \n• Recorded his first album\, Près de Paris\, at 17 and won the Grand Prix/Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland \n• Has released 16 albums\, the most recent being Azwan \n• A leading figure in the world of open-tuned guitar music \n• Has given approximately 4\,000 concerts worldwide and sold more than 500\,000 albums since 1975 \n• Has lived in Oran\, Suresnes\, Nice\, Paris\, and spent part of every year in the United States; currently resides in the French countryside\, about an hour from Paris \nCOLLABORATIONS: Donny Osmond\, Jacques Higelin\, Yoko Kanno & Cowboy Bebop\, Didier Malherbe (Gong)\, Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)\, Bobby Thomas Jr. (Weather Report)\, Nana Vasconcelos\, International Guitar Night (USA)\, Bill Keith\, Larry Coryell\, Gingua\, Andrew York\, Gene Parsons (The Byrds)\, and many more. \nAll ages\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE.  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URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pierre-bensusan/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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