The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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Courtney M. Leonard – BREACH: Logbook23 | CORIOLIS
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCImmerse yourself in the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition, which explores cultural and historical connections to water, fishing practices, and sustainability. Created by Shinnecock Nation ceramic artist Courtney M. […]
Experience the 55th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCWestern Carolina University’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with […]
Kirsten Stolle: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCGallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11AM - 5PM Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present The Grass Isn’t Always Greener, an exhibition of recent work by multimedia artist Kirsten Stolle. […]
Artist Talk with Hoseok Youn
Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, AshevilleNorth Carolina Glass Center is hosting an evening with Hoseok Youn. Hoseok is currently the NCGC artist-in-residence. Join us as this up-and-coming glass artist shares the story behind his work. […]
Craft Research Fund Talks: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter – Thomas W. Commeraw
Join us for a Craft Research Talks program, featuring an intriguing discussion with potter, researcher, and Craft Research Fund recipient, Mark Shapiro, about his research on the complex history of […]
The Learning Garden presents: Building an ADA Compliant Raised Garden
Buncombe County Extension Office 49 Mount Carmel Road, AshevilleAccessible gardens such as raised beds offer a chance for wheelchair bound and individuals with physical limitations grow vegetables and enjoy gardening. Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Alan Wagner and […]
Big Dad Energy
Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, AshevilleJamie Campbell is not your father. He’s not ANYBODY’S father. But, he sure seems like he could be. In a show that combines stand-up, storytelling, and a touch of musical […]
Hops Around Comedy: Nik Cartwright at Ginger’s Revenge South Slope Lounge
Ginger's Revenge South Slope Lounge 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, NCHops Around Comedy is a rotating show presented by Modelface Comedy that takes place in all your favorite Asheville breweries. This week we are at Ginger's Revenge in the South […]
The Second City: Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to the Ultimate Date Night
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCIt’s love at first laugh with The Second City! Bring your significant other, partner, platonic BFF, friend with benefits, or your fabulous single-self, to the NEW comedy experience that will […]
Building a Creative Habit
ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, AshevilleThe more art you make, the more you’ll be inspired to make art! Making art regularly and exercising your creative muscles doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In […]
Artful Affirmations & Mixed Media Collage
ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, Asheville$65.00 What words and colors have you come across lately that are bringing you strength or joy? Do you sometimes encounter affirmations that remind you of exactly what you need […]
Creating a Collage Journal: Open Studio
Come join us to begin working on your very own collage journal, in which you can build a collection of inspiring designs, patterns, quotes, colors, textures and more! We will […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, downtown Asheville
GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, AshevilleYou've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. […]
Comedy at Catawba: Anthony DeVito
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery Sunday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country Originally from New Jersey, Anthony DeVito is a NYC based comedian. He's appeared on CBS […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic
Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NCEvery Monday Marlene Thompson hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring […]
Hops Around Comedy: Nathan Owens at Ginger’s Revenge South
Ginger's Revenge South Slope Lounge 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, NCHops Around Comedy is a rotating show presented by Modelface Comedy that takes place in all your favorite Asheville breweries. This week we are at Ginger's Revenge in the South […]
Golden Renaissance Opening Reception
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NCOpening Reception for Golden Renaissance: A Showcase of Creative Seniors, which, celebrates the many talented 65+ artists who live in WNC. Our goal is to create an opportunity for senior […]
Original Work: Trillium an Appalachian Drama by Karen Ruetz
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NCBy: Karen Ruetz Director: Lois Hade Written by emerging playwright Karen Ruetz from Georgia, Trillium is a tale of magic, love, jealousy and revenge set in the Appalachian Mountains. Granny […]
AVL Underground Comedy: Kourtlyn Wiggins
GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, AshevilleKourtlyn Wiggins is an Atlanta based stand-up comic who’s clever observations of life allow him to find the funny in even the most unfavorable situations. Taking inspiration from comedy giants […]
Original Work: Trillium an Appalachian Drama by Karen Ruetz
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NCy: Karen Ruetz Director: Lois Hade Written by emerging playwright Karen Ruetz from Georgia, Trillium is a tale of magic, love, jealousy and revenge set in the Appalachian Mountains. Granny […]
Boyz II Men
Grab your ticket to the Grammy award-winning Boyz II Men at the Crown Theatre! Over their 30-year career, Boyz II Men has redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless […]
Original Work: Trillium an Appalachian Drama by Karen Ruetz
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NCBy: Karen Ruetz Director: Lois Hade Written by emerging playwright Karen Ruetz from Georgia, Trillium is a tale of magic, love, jealousy and revenge set in the Appalachian Mountains. Granny […]
Modelface Comedy Presents: Mia Jackson at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. , AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: Mia Jackson Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM PREMIUM SEATING: $25.00 DAY OF: $25.00 ADVANCED: $20.00 - ALL AGES - FULLY SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF […]
Improv Level One: Communicate. Collaborate. Play.
Whitmire Activity Center 310 Lily Pond Drive, HendersonvilleClass cost: $180 Min students: 7 Max students: 14 Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 5-May 24 (8 weeks) Time: 6:30 to 8:30 Location: Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Dr, Hendersonville, […]
{Re}HAPPENING 11
Camp Rockmont 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NCBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center board member Jolene Mechanic developed a fundraising idea that grew into the {Re}HAPPENING, a dinner and performance event inspired by John Cage’s 1952 […]
Emmet Cahill in Concert
Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church 249 E. Main Street, Brevard, NCEmmet Cahill in Concert is a benefit for Brevard Philharmonic and its Donate Your Instrument program. Emmet Cahill, acclaimed Irish Tenor from the group Celtic Thunder, will delight the audience […]
Strings Attached – Hendersonville Symphony Chamber Orchestra
The Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NCHSO’s second chamber orchestra concert is all strings, featuring some of the best pieces for string orchestra. Featuring Concertmaster Mary Irwin, the concert will present Bach’s famous Double Concerto alongside […]
Remembering Sondheim
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NCThis cabaret style show will celebrate the legendary composer Stephen Sondheim and feature some of his most memorable and outstanding work. Audiences can expect a beautiful and diverse range of […]
Raul Midón
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801Experience musical creativity with no bounds. Blind since birth, this renowned singer-songwriter lives in a world of sound, singing with the passion of the best classic soul singers and playing […]
BBC Cellist in Recital
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardBenjamin Hughes, Principal Cello of the BBC Concert Orchestra, is one of the UK's most dynamic and versatile performers. He has served as Principal Cello of the BBC CO since […]
Growing In The Mountains Spring Plant Sale
WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NCGrowing In The Mountains Spring Plant Sale is a three day gardening festival featuring many local growers and artists. Annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, culinary and medicinal herbs, trees, pollinator plants, […]
Stewart/Owen Dance
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801This nationally renowned company, led by a husband-and-wife duo, brings an exciting collection of contemporary choreography that’s as “sensual” (Washington Post) as it is “humorous, elegant, and wild” (Seattle Dances). Working […]
A Slice of Life – A Telling of Stories
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NCJoin nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she hosts her storytelling students for another stellar performance of unique voices in “A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories.” Enjoy a […]
Flower Mandalas w/ Eco-expressive Arts
ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, AshevilleWhat does Mother Nature teach you about your own nature, and how does the great creation we call Earth reflect the inner creator within you? In this class, Ella Dufrene […]
The Music of Lou Harrison: Stenberg|Cahill Duo with special guest Matthew Richmond
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 56 Broadway, Asheville, NCThe Stenberg|Cahill Duo is dedicated to promoting the American experimental tradition and expanding it through the commissioning of new work. “Contemporary music fans are fortunate to have this simultaneously authoritative […]