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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:20260912T190000
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SUMMARY:Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 - Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
DESCRIPTION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s\, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! \nLake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; Featuring a large body of water\, surrounded by 13 unique Full-Scale haunted attractions and over 100 live characters\, Plus: Live Concerts\, Special Guests\, Movie Cars\, and so much more! \nWithin these attractions\, you will journey through Original and awe-inspiring immersive environments\, multi-dimensional special FX\, and breathtaking scares\, unlike anything else in the Carolina’s! \nVisit Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 and prepare to Experience the Fastest Growing\, most Unique\, most Immersive Attraction in the Carolina’s!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lake-hickory-haunts-2026-celebrating-15-years-of-fear/
LOCATION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, 520 Carolina Ave\, Hickory\, 28601
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ORGANIZER;CN="Passage":MAILTO:lakehickoryhaunts@gmail.com
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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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SUMMARY:Mike Wiley Productions presents “Changing Same”
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: All performances will take place at the YMI Cultural Center at 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville* \nOn July 8\, 1944\, Private Booker T. Spicely boarded a bus in downtown Durham but never made it back to camp. The Black soldier\, newly stationed at a nearby Army base and unfamiliar with the South’s Jim Crow laws\, was shot twice in the chest by the bus driver after a dispute over his seat. The driver reboarded the bus and continued his route. An all-White jury later acquitted him in 28 minutes. \nAward-winning playwright and performer Mike Wiley brings Spicely\, the driver\, and a chorus of witnesses back to life in this searing solo show — excavating a story that faded from public memory in a city known for its progressive views\, visionary Black entrepreneurs\, and institutes of higher learning. \nJoin Mike Wiley for a Q&A  following each performance. \nGeneral Admission Adult Tickets: $35\nStudent Tickets: $15 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)\nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays: 7:30pm ; Sundays: 2pm\n“Choose Your Price” Nights: Wednesdays & Thursdays (11/4-11/5 & 11/11-11/12)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mike-wiley-productions-presents-changing-same/
LOCATION:YMI Cultural Center\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville \, 28801
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Jewelry Making!
DESCRIPTION:Create Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville\nLooking for a fun\, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! \nChoose from a selection of pre-created projects\, then make it your own with different stamps\, textures\, and finishing touches\, all while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nWhether you’re creating a special keepsake for yourself\, a meaningful handmade gift\, or simply trying something new\, you’ll leave with a finished piece—and the satisfaction of saying\, “I made that!” \nPlease note: Drop-In Jewelry Making is a guided project experience and is not Open Studio or private instruction. \nWHEN TO DROP IN\nDrop in starting at 11 AM. \nNo reservation required\, but it is first come first serve as space/time is available.\nWe recommend arriving no later than 3 PM to ensure you have enough time to complete your project. \nPRICING & OPTIONS\nProjects start at just $25 and vary by design. Choose from materials including brass\, sterling silver\, and a selection of gemstones to customize your piece. \nKID-FRIENDLY • AGES 6+\nJewelry making is a fun creative experience for the whole family! Participants ages 6 and up are welcome. Younger makers and certain projects may require assistance from a parent or guardian to help ensure a safe and successful experience. \nPERFECT FOR:\nCouples & date days \nGirls’ day out \nBridesmaid parties \nFamily adventures \nFriends & group outings \nVisitors looking for a unique Asheville experience \nAnyone who wants to make something by hand! \nCome make something meaningful\, make it yours\, and leave with a piece you’ll always remember making. \n*A Safety Waiver must be signed by all participants and/or guardians. Anyone aged 14 and under must be attending the class with a parent/guardian as well. \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Nov 4\, 2026 to Nov 27\, 2026 and happens every:\nWednesdays:	11:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nFridays:	1:00pm – 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/drop-in-jewelry-making-3/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:"Awakening Soul" Retreat at Kanuga
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed authors and spiritual leaders Mirabai Starr and Carmen Acevedo Butcher lead the annual “Awakening Soul” retreat\, a weekend of connection\, music and spiritual reflection at Kanuga in Hendersonville\, NC\, Thursday–Sunday\, Nov. 5–8\, 2026.  \nRetreat events include a screening of the film “The Last Ecstatic Days” with a panel discussion led by Aditi Sethi\, and music by the Awakening Soul Ensemble with Lindsey Blount\, River Guerguerian and Chris Rosser. \nAttendance cost for “Awakening Soul” is calculated during online registration at kanuga.org/awakening\, and is determined by participation type: full conference or commuter (no lodging)\, with or without meals. Financial assistance may be requested during checkout\, and payment plans are available. \nRegistration and more info at kanuga.org/events.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/awakening-soul-retreat-at-kanuga/
LOCATION:Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center\, 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive\, Hendersonville\,\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
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SUMMARY:ATTENTION - DEVOTION Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by WNC mixed media artist Jason Pierson\, exploring the intersections of creating and decay; treasure and rubbish; & control and chance.\nThe exhibition presents thirty-five textile and mixed media works\, created in 2025 and 2026. The pieces in this exhibition uplift found objects and draw the viewer’s attention to their inherent value and beauty.\nOpening reception: Thu.\, Nov. 5\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/attention-devotion-art-exhibition/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Asheville School\, 360 Asheville School Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Pierson":MAILTO:jasondpierson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
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SUMMARY:Queer Comedy Party: Fall Rooftop Edition
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have a special Pride Month Show on the rooftop at Antidote! \nChemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. \nThe Queer Comedy Party is a night celebrating many of the talented queer comedians in Asheville and all over the country. All the performers are queer identifying but the audience doesn’t have to be. \nages 21+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/queer-comedy-party-fall-rooftop-edition-2/
LOCATION:antidote\, 151 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 27106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
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SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty - Boundless
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty – Boundless \nThursday\, November 5th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Show 7PM \nMin Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty: Boundless \n“Boundless\, a groundbreaking collaboration between two visionary artists: Chinese pipa soloist and composer Min Xiao-Fen and Ukrainian bandurist and composer Julian Kytasty. Both classically trained and shaped by their work with avant-garde icon Derek Bailey\, Min and Kytasty bridge centuries-old traditions with bold contemporary expression. \nMin’s work\, “Xi Xi\, Cuo Cuo (Wash and Rub)\,” draws inspiration from the overlooked history of Chinese immigrants in the Mississippi Delta. “They lived there for over a century\,” she explains. “In the segregated South\, they ran grocery stores and laundries that served both Black and white communities. My music reflects how they quietly bridged a divided world.” \nKytasty’s “Travel Music” features a rare bandura with a remarkable past. “It was crafted by Iosyp Shizhny\, a pioneering performer who fled the USSR via Manchuria and settled in Shanghai\,” Julian says. “He escaped China in 1948 and brought the instrument to Buenos Aires. I discovered it in 1987\, brought it to New York – and it’s still going strong. I can’t wait to play it with Min.” \nFor Min\, the performance also echoes a poignant memory: performing in Kyiv in 1988 as part of a Chinese cultural exchange. “Through this music\, we continue that spirit of connection—and send a prayer for peace in Ukraine and around the world.” \nBoundless is more than a title – it’s a journey across time\, borders\, and imagination. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of fearless collaboration and transcendent sound. \nAll-ages
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-min-xiao-fen-julian-kytasty-boundless/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Aaron Lee Tasjan
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nAARON LEE TASJAN\nAaron Lee Tasjan was experiencing the worst bout of imposter syndrome of his career when he sat down and wrote Todd Snider a vulnerable email asking for advice. Tasjan\, despite writing and recording some of the most astute Americana rock songs of the last decade and being nominated for a Grammy\, just didn’t see a future for an independent singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist like himself. \nSnider read Tasjan’s email and immediately replied: “I think I have some ideas. I’ll write you back tomorrow.” \nThe next morning\, Tasjan awoke to a signature Todd Snider missive for how to move forward as an artist. It was a novel-length email that read like the battle plans for the Invasion of Normandy. Do this\, Snider wrote. Then this. But never that. The specifics don’t matter — besides\, that’d be giving away the secret — but Tasjan devoured his mentor’s words and took them to heart. \nHe began writing feverishly\, unbothered by expectations and immune to any pressure to match his acclaimed albums like In the Blazes\, Karma for Cheap\, or his most recent\, 2024’s Stellar Evolution. When he was through\, Tasjan had Get Over It\, Underdog\, his most inspiring LP to date. Produced by Tasjan and his longtime sound engineer Mark Miller\, the album is a celebration of the power of songwriting\, the unbreakable bond of friendship\, and the determination of the dark horse. \n“I went to the ultimate oasis for a singer\, songwriter\, and troubadour: Todd Snider. And he said\, in very Todd fashion\, ‘You can find your path forward by going backwards\,’” Tasjan says with a laugh. “But he was right. I set aside my ego\, played shows solo without my band\, and wrote a lot of songs. In that process\, I found my confidence again.” \nTragically\, however\, he lost his mentor. Snider died shortly after Get Over It\, Underdog\, was finished\, leaving a void in the folk-rock scene that will prove nearly impossible to fill. But Tasjan is committed to carrying on Snider’s unbridled spirit and lifting up underdogs everywhere. \nMADELEINE KELSON \nMadeleine Kelson is a Nashville based Americana artist. She pulls from a rich tradition of Folk\, Country\, and Americana\, challenging its boundaries as a queer artist to represent the modern world. Madeleine spent her high school years in Chicago band\, The Kelson Twins\, playing venues including House of Blues and Thalia Hall\, and landing a top Daytrotter Session with Paste Magazine. She later moved to Music City to pursue a solo career. Inspired by artists like Patty Griffin\, Jason Isbell\, andBrandi Carlile\, her dynamic and down-to-earth storytelling and rich vocals are part of why NPR named her one 10 Nashville artists on the rise.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aaron-lee-tasjan/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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