BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Laurel of Asheville 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260317T234143Z CREATED:20260317T231735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234143Z UID:10005905-1777903200-1797177600@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kids-Art-Class.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T201502Z CREATED:20260617T123230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T201502Z UID:10006470-1789905600-1797177600@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Julyans-shoes-on-the-bench-lightened.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Shoemaker":MAILTO:orahdeborah@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260911T112425Z CREATED:20260910T170220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T112425Z UID:10007042-1793750400-1794787199@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T180000 DTSTAMP:20261018T235228Z CREATED:20261018T235228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235228Z UID:10007253-1793790000-1795802400@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164208.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T180000 DTSTAMP:20261018T235228Z CREATED:20261018T235228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235228Z UID:10007254-1793962800-1795975200@thelaurelofasheville.com 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-3/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164208.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T154500 DTSTAMP:20261018T235306Z CREATED:20261018T235306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235306Z UID:10007269-1794058200-1795880700@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! \nOne of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process\, including measuring\, shaping\, soldering with a torch\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. You’ll learn real metalsmithing techniques while creating a beautiful piece of jewelry made specifically to your size. \nMake Your Own Wedding Bands!\nThis workshop is also a wonderful way to create meaningful\, handmade wedding bands or commitment rings. Couples can make their own rings—or even make each other’s! Whether you’re looking for a unique wedding band experience or simply want a fun Asheville activity\, this workshop offers a memorable introduction to the craft of jewelry making. \nYou’ll leave with a finished\, custom-sized sterling silver ring and a little taste of what it’s like to work as a metalsmith in a professional jewelry studio. \n$120 per person — All materials included \nAges 12+ welcome. Great for couples\, friends\, families\, wedding parties\, bridesmaids\, and anyone looking for a creative Asheville jewelry-making experience. \nArrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the safety waiver and get settled into the studio. \nParking: Convenient parking is available just below the studio at either Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage. The first hour is free! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-10/2026-11-07/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164211.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000 DTSTAMP:20261102T165643Z CREATED:20261102T165643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T165643Z UID:10007573-1794297600-1795017600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Thank You Fest 2026 — Free Coffee for WNC’s Nonprofit Community DESCRIPTION:AFP WNC invites WNC fundraisers\, nonprofit staff\, volunteers and donors to take a coffee break in celebration of National Philanthropy Day. Enjoy complimentary coffee\, assemble a comfort care package and meet others working for our communities. Guests can also enter to win admission to AFP WNC’s 2027 monthly programs. \nTuesday\, November 10\, at seven participating shops: Dripolator South (South Asheville)\, Peabody Press (East Asheville)\, Sharewell Coffee Co. & Roastery (Hendersonville)\, West End Bakery (West Asheville)\, Summit Coffee (River Arts District)\, Woodfin Coffee Department (Woodfin) and Hillside Grind (Cullowhee). \nPop-up hours vary by location within the 8 a.m.–4 p.m. event window. Please use the event link to choose your stop\, confirm its hours and register for free. \nPresented with support from A-B Tech and UNC Asheville. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thank-you-fest-2026-free-coffee-for-wncs-nonprofit-community/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000 DTSTAMP:20261112T131538Z CREATED:20261112T131538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T131538Z UID:10007746-1794299400-1795120200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Trip to Planet Paperclip DESCRIPTION:Join local artists Kira Houston + MJ Gamelin on a Trip to Planet Paperclip\, a collaborative worldbuilding project presented through Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821. \nThroughout the residency\, Kira and MJ will create work set within the world of Planet Paperclip\, a universe where objects take on new meanings. Community workshops are the heart of this residency—through these events\, Kira + MJ invite the public to participate in their creative process\, combining techniques from devised theatre with guided collage creation to collaboratively tell imaginative\, far-out stories. MJ will facilitate these worldbuilding experiences\, while Kira will document the stories in his ongoing body of Planet Paperclip collages. Each workshop is set within an immersive installation\, a mysterious storyteller’s lair. On Thursday\, November 19th\, we invite you to join us for a closing reception celebrating what we have all accomplished together. \nParticipants must preregister for workshops; closing reception open to the public. \nLearn more at lamplightavl.org/kira-houston-mj-gamelin-november-10-20-2026 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/trip-to-planet-paperclip/2026-11-10/ LOCATION:Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821\, 821 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/paperclip1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T180000 DTSTAMP:20261018T235228Z CREATED:20261018T235228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235228Z UID:10007255-1794394800-1796407200@thelaurelofasheville.com 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-3/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164208.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260616T160438Z CREATED:20260615T213036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T160438Z UID:10006465-1794441600-1794787199@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Rumpelstiltskin - Playhouse Jr. - 11/12-11/15 DESCRIPTION:​\nA world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold\, grit\, and a touch of magic\, set to a captivating score that fuses folk\, rap\, and percussion. \nThe kingdom is in crisis\, the villagers are hungry\, and their future rests in the hands of a poor miller’s daughter. Her only hope is a daring bargain with a mysterious stranger — one that tests the worth of a name\, the power of trust\, and the courage to spark change. \nThis new musical explores the cost of greed and the grace of kindness\, reminding us that what truly matters can’t be measured in gold. \nBe the first to experience a brand-new American musical by Ben Mackel\, developed through the Playhouse Jr. Licensing New Works Initiative. Created entirely under our roof\, this world premiere offers new theatre for all — big and small — continuing a bright new chapter of storytelling from the Playhouse’s stage to the world’s. \nEvent Times:\n11/12 – 7pm\, 11/13 – 7pm\, 11/14 – 2pm & 6pm \, 11/15 – 2pm URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rumpelstiltskin-playhouse-jr-11-12-11-15/ LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\, 2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rumpelstiltskin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T180000 DTSTAMP:20261018T235228Z CREATED:20261018T235228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235228Z UID:10007256-1794567600-1796580000@thelaurelofasheville.com 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-3/2026-11-13/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164208.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T154500 DTSTAMP:20261018T235306Z CREATED:20261018T235306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T235306Z UID:10007270-1794663000-1796485500@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! \nOne of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process\, including measuring\, shaping\, soldering with a torch\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. You’ll learn real metalsmithing techniques while creating a beautiful piece of jewelry made specifically to your size. \nMake Your Own Wedding Bands!\nThis workshop is also a wonderful way to create meaningful\, handmade wedding bands or commitment rings. Couples can make their own rings—or even make each other’s! Whether you’re looking for a unique wedding band experience or simply want a fun Asheville activity\, this workshop offers a memorable introduction to the craft of jewelry making. \nYou’ll leave with a finished\, custom-sized sterling silver ring and a little taste of what it’s like to work as a metalsmith in a professional jewelry studio. \n$120 per person — All materials included \nAges 12+ welcome. Great for couples\, friends\, families\, wedding parties\, bridesmaids\, and anyone looking for a creative Asheville jewelry-making experience. \nArrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the safety waiver and get settled into the studio. \nParking: Convenient parking is available just below the studio at either Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage. The first hour is free! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-10/2026-11-14/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/164211.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T120000 DTSTAMP:20261102T165707Z CREATED:20261102T165707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T165707Z UID:10007572-1794736800-1794744000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:A Sense of Belonging:\nOur bodies respond to our surroundings all the time\, but do we pay attention to our responses. How does the body respond when you are in surroundings that are familiar? How does the body respond to your community that you enjoy? How does the body respond to places and people that are unfamiliar and maybe strange? It’s good to pay attention to how the body responds when you have a sense of belonging in certain situations\, community\, and different environments and where you don’t have a sense of belonging or feel uncomfortable. \nAsia House\, 119 Coxe Ave. Asheville\, NC 28806\, 10am-12:00noon\, $15-25 sliding scale\, no one turned away\, First Time dancers admission Free! See you on the dance floor! Love K URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythmsvacillating-waves-class-on-sunday-hosted-by-karen-3/ LOCATION:asia house\, 119 Coxe Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/dan-duffey-7NaBBaRzfZ4-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythm@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T143000 DTSTAMP:20261112T131538Z CREATED:20261112T131538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T131538Z UID:10007748-1794745800-1794753000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Trip to Planet Paperclip DESCRIPTION:Join local artists Kira Houston + MJ Gamelin on a Trip to Planet Paperclip\, a collaborative worldbuilding project presented through Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821. \nThroughout the residency\, Kira and MJ will create work set within the world of Planet Paperclip\, a universe where objects take on new meanings. Community workshops are the heart of this residency—through these events\, Kira + MJ invite the public to participate in their creative process\, combining techniques from devised theatre with guided collage creation to collaboratively tell imaginative\, far-out stories. MJ will facilitate these worldbuilding experiences\, while Kira will document the stories in his ongoing body of Planet Paperclip collages. Each workshop is set within an immersive installation\, a mysterious storyteller’s lair. On Thursday\, November 19th\, we invite you to join us for a closing reception celebrating what we have all accomplished together. \nParticipants must preregister for workshops; closing reception open to the public. \nLearn more at lamplightavl.org/kira-houston-mj-gamelin-november-10-20-2026 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/trip-to-planet-paperclip/2026-11-15/1/ LOCATION:Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821\, 821 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/paperclip1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000 DTSTAMP:20261023T193248Z CREATED:20261023T193248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T193248Z UID:10007296-1794751200-1794758400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:SUPERNATURAL~Vic Chestnutt Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE \nSupernatural is a musical project and a folk-process experiment in song preservation. Traditional music has survived for generations because people sing songs in a room\, others hear them\, and someone carries them forward. \nInspired by Widespread Panic—and the band’s ability to bring older songs and overlooked songwriters to new audiences—Supernatural was originally formed to perform the music of Vic Chesnutt. The project has since expanded to include what it calls “third-generation tunes”: covers of covers that give a song another life. Its repertoire includes songs carried forward by Widespread Panic from artists such as Chesnutt\, Talking Heads\, Tom Petty\, Neil Young\, Leonard Cohen and many others. \nSongwriters create the songs\, but song carriers keep them alive; the folk process depends equally on both. In that spirit\, Supernatural is not built around a fixed lineup\, but an evolving cast of musicians who gather to interpret\, share\, and pass the music along. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/supernaturalvic-chestnutt-birthday-celebration/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SUPERNATURALVic-Chestnutt-Birthday-Celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000 DTSTAMP:20261029T165207Z CREATED:20261029T165207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T165207Z UID:10007312-1794754800-1794762000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:ABCs presents 50 Years Viola da Gamba! DESCRIPTION:Asheville Baroque Concerts’ artistic director\, Gail Ann Schroeder\, presents a milestone recital commemorating her 50th year of dedication to the viola da gamba––an elegant\, bowed instrument that flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. As a celebrated virtuoso\, educator\, and champion of early music\, Schroeder has captivated audiences throughout Europe and the USA. This anniversary performance offers an intimate look into her lifelong musical journey\, featuring some of her favorite repertoire that has shaped her distinguished career. She will be joined by Daniel Swenberg\, theorbo\, and Barbara Weiss\, harpsichord\, for a program of masterworks by Diego Ortiz\, G.P. Telemann\, Marin Marais\, Antoine Forqueray\, and more. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/abcs-presents-50-years-viola-da-gamba/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Presbyterian Church\, 117 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Viola-da-gamba-recital-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260929T210949Z CREATED:20260929T210949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T210949Z UID:10007156-1794758400-1794763800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Thomas Keesecker in Concert DESCRIPTION:Flat Rock\, N.C. – The Friends of Music & the Arts series at the Episcopal Church of St.\nJohn in the Wilderness prepares for the Christmas season with a return performance by pianist Thomas Keesecker\, Sunday\, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. Open to the public\, the free\nconcert will be held in the spacious Parish Hall opposite the church at 1905 Greenville\nHighway\, Flat Rock. \nThomas Keesecker has spent most of his career as Director of Music for churches in\nVirginia\, Maryland and Montana. In 2017\, he decided to focus on composing and\nperforming his music throughout the country. His distinctive style combines classical\nfoundations with jazz improvisation. Celtic and folk influences lend a special charm to\nhis inspiring compositions. \nMr. Keesecker entertained an enthusiastic audience in May\, 2025 in the Parish Hall and this November his performance will feature music of Harvest\, Advent and Christmas from Keesecker’s CDs “Wintertide” and the “Quiet Center.” He introduces these pieces with anecdotes about his years in music ministry interspersed with the beloved poetry of Mary Oliver. Audiences delight in his expressive arrangements that bring hymn music to life. MorningStar has published his award-winning CDs which are also available on most streaming platforms. \nDonations will be appreciated to support Friends of Music & the Arts ongoing series.\nFor more information visit www.stjohnflatrock.org. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thomas-keesecker-in-concert/ LOCATION:Parish Hall – St. John in the Wilderness\, 1905 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, 28731 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Quiet-Center-simple.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Music &%3B the Arts":MAILTO:media@stjohnflatrock.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000 DTSTAMP:20261013T152144Z CREATED:20261013T151312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T152144Z UID:10007173-1794758400-1794765600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Gift of Time: Ancestor Zine-ing  DESCRIPTION:This workshop moves through the liminal window of time between Halloween and Thanksgiving\, inviting participants to connect with their ancestors through zine making. The workshop will be held on Sundays\, November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Conspire Studio. \nThis is a phone free space\, community art-ing time for those who are ancestor-curious\, interested in making art with others\, and who want to explore the time of the thinning veil. Inspired\, meaningful\, communal. Beginner friendly. All materials are provided. \nConspire Studio is located at 181 Charlotte Street\, Suite 200\, Asheville. For more information and to register\, visit https://www.conspire.studio/giftoftime URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-gift-of-time-ancestor-zine-ing/2026-11-15/ LOCATION:Conspire Studio\, 181 Charlotte Street\, Suite 200\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ancestorzine.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Conspire Studio":MAILTO:connect@conspire.studio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T203000 DTSTAMP:20261112T131538Z CREATED:20261112T131538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T131538Z UID:10007749-1794767400-1794774600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Trip to Planet Paperclip DESCRIPTION:Join local artists Kira Houston + MJ Gamelin on a Trip to Planet Paperclip\, a collaborative worldbuilding project presented through Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821. \nThroughout the residency\, Kira and MJ will create work set within the world of Planet Paperclip\, a universe where objects take on new meanings. Community workshops are the heart of this residency—through these events\, Kira + MJ invite the public to participate in their creative process\, combining techniques from devised theatre with guided collage creation to collaboratively tell imaginative\, far-out stories. MJ will facilitate these worldbuilding experiences\, while Kira will document the stories in his ongoing body of Planet Paperclip collages. Each workshop is set within an immersive installation\, a mysterious storyteller’s lair. On Thursday\, November 19th\, we invite you to join us for a closing reception celebrating what we have all accomplished together. \nParticipants must preregister for workshops; closing reception open to the public. \nLearn more at lamplightavl.org/kira-houston-mj-gamelin-november-10-20-2026 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/trip-to-planet-paperclip/2026-11-15/2/ LOCATION:Lamplight AVL’s Residency at 821\, 821 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/paperclip1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T210000 DTSTAMP:20261029T165214Z CREATED:20261029T165214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T165214Z UID:10007554-1794769200-1794776400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page-Turner - November 15 DESCRIPTION:Join us for another thrilling chapter of A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page Turner! \nBlending improvisational theatre\, literary fiction\, and crowdsourcing\, A Novel Approach makes you\, the audience\, a co-writer of a book that doesn’t yet exist! Based on your suggestions\, the narrator and performers create the story right before your eyes\, with a fun\, back-and-forth dynamic that only an author can have with their characters. \nJoin Jason Phillips\, Katie Jones\, George Awad\, Zach Knox on keys and sound\, and Matt Wilson as the esteemed author for a 90-minute improvised literary romp! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-novel-approach-an-improvised-page-turner-november-15/ LOCATION:North Carolina Stage Company\, 15 Stage Lane\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ANA_Promo_Nov15_MXP.png ORGANIZER;CN="Double Dip Productions":MAILTO:info@doubledipproductions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T210000 DTSTAMP:20261110T213926Z CREATED:20261110T213926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T213926Z UID:10007722-1794769200-1794776400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Radical Joy\, Blue Wave Comedy DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! \nRadical Joy is the idea that expressing joy can be an active form of resistance and resilience in the face of oppression. This was on display all over the country as the blue tsunami took hold and flipped the country.\nLet’s celebrate America’s political defiance with a night of radical joy in The RAD \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/radical-joy-blue-wave-comedy/ LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20039.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260826T213044Z CREATED:20260825T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T213044Z UID:10006960-1794772800-1794780000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Mama’s Broke: ‘Reunion’ Album Release Tour DESCRIPTION:SEATED SHOW (general admission seating) \nMAMA’S BROKE\nFor more than a decade\, Mama’s Broke\, the Canadian duo of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria\, have forged a style carried across landscapes rather than tied to one. Their forthcoming 12-song LP Reunion\, out August 28 via Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group\, follows years in near-constant motion\, bringing their folk-without-borders approach to small clubs\, DIY spaces\, and everywhere in between. Winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year for their 2017 debut Count the Wicked\, their music is rooted in long days playing for passing crowds and traveling by foot\, as well as in the deep wells of folk lineage they’ve tapped into across Eastern Canada\, Appalachia\, Ireland\, and beyond. Their sound doesn’t belong to any one place so much as it passes through them\, grounded in the traditions that shaped it. \nThat foundation was built long before stages and studio sessions\, in traveling communities where music functioned as both currency and connection. The two met within a global network of musicians funding their way through shared songs\, carrying only what they could as they traded melodies and stories across the miles. Playing for hours at a time on the street demanded a repertoire that could hold attention and sustain emotion\, drawing them deep into traditional material and the discipline of close harmony. Over time\, the songs became a common language\, connecting what came before with the music they were making together. \nBuilding on their JUNO-nominated album Narrow Line (2022)\, Reunion reflects a world coming apart in plain sight\, tracing fractured communities\, the erosion of shared ground\, and the growing awareness that the systems we were taught to trust no longer hold or deliver the promises they were meant to keep. The songs don’t preach or prescribe; they reflect\, holding up a mirror and leaving space for something else to take shape. \nRecorded just outside Nashville in Goodlettsville\, Tennessee\, Reunion features subtle contributions from bassist Paul Kowert (Gillian Welch & David Rawlings) and others\, adding depth without pulling focus from the record’s acoustic core. At its heart\, Mama’s Broke remains what it has always been: two voices\, intertwined\, both fragile and enduring. Reunion asks what it means to make something that lasts: not a place you’re from\, or even a place you return to\, but what you make together\, and how long it lasts\, if you tend to it. \nMama’s Broke are touring their new album in North America and Europe throughout 2026 and 2027. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mamas-broke-reunion-album-release-tour/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mamas-Broke-‘Reunion-Album-Release-Tour.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR