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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: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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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:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T201502Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Shoemaking\, Oxford or Derby
DESCRIPTION:Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all the skills required for making a pair of shoes by hand and is taught through demonstrations and instruction. Some of the skills covered in the course include: measuring\, fitting and modifying lasts for your feet\, pattern making\, skiving\, sewing\, lasting\, soling\, pegging and finishing leather. Each class time lasts four hours.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beginner-shoemaking-oxford-or-derby/
LOCATION:Deborah’s School of Shoemaking\, 121 Montana Avenue\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Shoemaker":MAILTO:orahdeborah@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
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SUMMARY:Sister Act - Flat Rock Playhouse - 10/2-10/25
DESCRIPTION:When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime\, she hides out in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Suddenly\, the sequins are swapped for habits\, and the nightclub turns into a nave. But when Deloris brings her unholy amount of soul to the choir loft\, heaven gets a whole new groove. \nSister Act is a holy-rolling\, soul-lifting celebration of sisterhood\, second chances\, and songs that raise the roof. As Deloris helps the sisters find their voices\, they just might change her heart in return. \nPart divine comedy\, part disco revival\, it’s proof that a little funk — and a lot of faith — can turn any sanctuary into a showstopper. \nEvent Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sister-act-flat-rock-playhouse-10-2-10-25/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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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 Cubic Zirconia in color 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\, locals and solo makers. No experience needed!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-with-gemstone-3/
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:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
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CREATED:20260611T111718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131854Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
DESCRIPTION:This is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild\, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 artists will have their work for sale\, ranging from fine jewelry to handcrafted furniture to handwoven garments and more\, including representation from Qualla Arts\, the artisan cooperative of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. There are artist demonstrations throughout the event all four days\, and live mountain music on Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-fair-of-the-southern-highlands-2/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260628T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T134211Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Eden Reunion + Live Life Like a Festival Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the magic of Lake Eden for a joyful weekend of music\, dancing\, arts\, creativity\, spoken word\, camping\, outdoor adventures\, wellness and PLAY\, for families\, friends\, or simply you. \nThis special gathering honors 45 years of festival traditions at one of WNC’s most treasured places. Reconnect and celebrate the music\, creativity\, and community that have made Lake Eden feel like home for generations. The weekend also marks the debut of the printed 1st edition Book Live Life Like a Festival\,  honoring the people\, traditions\, and spirit that have brought us together over the years. \nIntentionally limited in size\, the Lake Eden Reunion creates space and to reconnect with old friends\, be fully present\, and dream together. Special partners include The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Beloved Asheville. \nCome home. Come play. Come dream the next chapter with us.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lake-eden-reunion-live-life-like-a-festival-book-launch/
LOCATION:Camp Rockmont – Lake Eden\, 375 Lake Eden Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Eden Retreat":MAILTO:reunion@lakeedenretreat.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T111500
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260630T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T205722Z
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SUMMARY:TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 for the 4th Annual TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard\, North Carolina!  \nThis event is limited to 300 participants. \nThis race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10\,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race – but beware! With nearly 1\,000 feet of elevation gain it’s no walk in the park!  \nJoin us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am – 3pm to visit with vendors\, hike\, yoga\, bike\, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE!  \nThe TreeTops Trail Race is not just any ordinary event – it’s an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don’t miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest – roots down\, branches up!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/treetops-8-5-mile-trail-race-2/
LOCATION:DuPont State Forest – Guion Farm\, 3045 Sky Valley Rd\, Hendersonville\, 28739
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ORGANIZER;CN="iDaph Events":MAILTO:support@idaph.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T113000
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CREATED:20260716T193132Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art has the power to heal\, restore\, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist\, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush\, come as you are and leave feeling refreshed.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-wellbeing-therapeutic-art-making-in-the-museum-4/
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:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260702T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T205730Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes
DESCRIPTION:The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes\, presented by Warmstead\, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free\, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville\, Hendersonville\, Brevard\, Black Mountain\, Weaverville\, and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to tour exceptional homes\, discover the latest trends in architecture\, interior design\, and energy-efficient construction\, and meet the builders behind the projects. Can’t attend in person? Every featured home in the 2026 Parade will also include a virtual tour\, allowing visitors to explore homes year-round. Learn more and plan your tour at WNCParadeofHomes.com.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2026-western-north-carolina-parade-of-homes/
LOCATION:NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains":MAILTO:jessie@ashevillehba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260312T180434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112827Z
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SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – GEOFF BARBEY\, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Meet and watch original oil artist Geoff Barbey as he demonstrates his talents. \nAfter a 25-year career in advertising and marketing\, Geoff felt the pull back to the canvas\, rediscovering a love that emerged as a child touring museums in New York City with his grandmother. He was particularly drawn to the Impressionist paintings and completely captivated by landscape artists like George Inness\, John Singer Sargent\, and all the Hudson River School painters. The way they captured the beauty of nature and the interplay of light and shadow left a lasting impression on me. Today\, his paintings are part of many private collections\, serving as a testament to the enduring power of his vision and commitment to the art of painting.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/encounters-with-creatives-geoff-barbey-original-oil-artist/
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:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260805T150521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T134134Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Masterworks 2: Nightfall
DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductor\nJoseph Conyers\, double bass \nThere is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight\, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through the pure night.” Tan Dun’s spiritually cinematic Wolf Totem summons the mythical Mongolian wolf from the grasslands. Sibelius’s devastating Fifth conjures the inscrutable patterns of the aurora. Three works that find beauty in loss\, solace in vast spaces\, and mystery in the gathering dark. \nClyne: This Midnight Hour\nTan: Contrabass Concerto: Wolf Totem\nSibelius: Symphony No. 5
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-masterworks-2-nightfall/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260624T203318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171914Z
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SUMMARY:Gluten-Free Comedy: Dirty Chai Edition at Ginger's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! \nThis Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy \nages 18+\ndoors at 7:30\, show at 8pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 premium seating
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gluten-free-comedy-dirty-chai-edition-at-gingers-revenge/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260718T231335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T213022Z
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SUMMARY:APLR & Lonesome Station Present: Maya De Vitry with Lyle De Vitry
DESCRIPTION:APLR & Lonesome Station Present: Maya De Vitry with Lyle De Vitry \nSaturday\, October 17th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Show 7 PM \nMaya De Vitry \nOriginally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County\, Pennsylvania\, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice that glides effortlessly between tenderness and strength. Her earliest years in the music industry are represented by the 4 full-length albums and 2 EPs with roots-Americana trio The Stray Birds\, with whom she toured year-round for 7 years throughout USA\, Canada\, and Europe. After this formative chapter\, she launched her solo career with her 2019 album Adaptations\, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country\, NPR Music\, and No Depression. Since then\, she has released three more full-length albums—How to Break a Fall (2020)\, Violet Light (2022)\, and The Only Moment (2024); an EP\, Infinite (2023); and multiple singles\, all of which are testaments to her personal reinvention and creative growth. \nEnergized by the spontaneity of live performance and a revelatory pursuit of truth in her lyric writing\, Maya de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album\, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish\, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk realms. Recorded and mixed by 5-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Sean Sullivan and self-produced by de Vitry\, All My Faith is a buoyant gathering of songs brought to life by a cast of her closest confidantes and collaborators. All My Faith will be released on de Vitry’s own Mad Maker Studio label on July 24. \n“I’d like my music to feel like you are invited into a lush living forest or into a remote river canyon where suddenly you are stripped of not only modern conveniences but also modern distractions. Where you can feel the essence of your own humanity and those around you. Where suddenly a stranger’s story becomes interesting\, or where you might choose teamwork and problem-solving and creativity over dogma. Where reciprocity and care start to feel more natural than just about anything else\,” she reflects. \nFrom canyons to kitchens\, from cold lakes to highway truck stops\, the songs form a vibrant collage of joy\, sorrow\, and gut-wrenching honesty. Whether spinning an inspirational tale about hungover bachelorettes at the Nashville airport or exploring the prison of our own adaptations\, de Vitry brings a grounded confidence and quiet charisma rooted in her belief in the power of song to change us. \nLyle De Vitry \nEffortlessly moving between unity and dissonance\, voice and instrumentation\, rhythm and melody\, Lyle de Vitry integrates the comfort of folk music with the spine-shivering emotional release and intentionality of classical compositions. In so doing\, he manages to create a sound as dynamic and honest as the ocean’s eternally flowing tides or the planet’s ever-changing seasons. An acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, de Vitry was selected as one of ten finalists for the 2023 Telluride Troubadours contest and was named runner-up in the 2023 NewSong LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. \nAll ages\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE.  Ticket Price will increase on the day of the show.  Save by buying before!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-lonesome-station-present-maya-de-vitry-with-lyle-de-vitry/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260805T150514Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Masterworks 2: Nightfall
DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductor\nJoseph Conyers\, double bass \nThere is a serene kind of beauty found only at twilight\, when the landscape cedes to legend; this program lingers in these wild places at their most untamed and fragile. Anna Clyne’s stormy nocturne gathers “every shred of the luminous past” like “a naked woman running mad through the pure night.” Tan Dun’s spiritually cinematic Wolf Totem summons the mythical Mongolian wolf from the grasslands. Sibelius’s devastating Fifth conjures the inscrutable patterns of the aurora. Three works that find beauty in loss\, solace in vast spaces\, and mystery in the gathering dark. \nClyne: This Midnight Hour\nTan: Contrabass Concerto: Wolf Totem\nSibelius: Symphony No. 5
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-masterworks-2-nightfall-2/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180341
CREATED:20260813T153024Z
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SUMMARY:Carsie Blanton
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nCARSIE BLANTON\nCarsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks\, chutzpah\, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie\, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville\, campfire singalongs\, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humor\, camaraderie\, and considerable musical muscle to enroll each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity. \nIn addition to writing and performing music\, Carsie works as a political organizer and activist. In fall of 2025\, she participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla\, a direct action to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sailboat. In early October\, after a month at sea\, she was imprisoned in Israel for five days along with hundreds of her comrades. \nSoon after\, Blanton released The Little Flame\, a song of solidarity covered widely on social media during her detention. The Little Flame features background vocals from Irish band Ye Vagabonds and Carsie’s Palestinian/New Zealander prison-mate Rana Hamida\, and appears on her latest album\, The Red Album Vol II. \nAfter two decades spent on the road\, Blanton has amassed a dedicated fan base and a small menagerie of viral hits\, and regularly sells out mid-size venues across the U.S. and Europe. 2026 will find her touring heavily with her own band and in collaboration with Canadian folk-punk rabblerousers The Burning Hell\, as well as continuing her organizing work with Artists Against Apartheid\, Party for Socialism and Liberation and others.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/carsie-blanton/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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