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SUMMARY:Earthcry ft. Mike Healy w/ Numatik & Will Franke
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: Third Room\nWHEN: Saturday September 27 2025\nDOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm\nGENRE: electronic / experimental / edm\nTICKETS: $17 early bird GA / $22 ga \nPURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152256 \nEarthcry:\nWEBSITE: https://earthcry.net\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://earthcry.bandcamp.com/music \nAKA bloop trooper\, blip tripper\, and purveyor of misty electronic forest adventure music. Follow me on my linktree for some o dat drastic wiggletastic. \nNumatik:\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://numatik.bandcamp.com\nSEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJALc8EDLlY \nNumatik is an international dance movement and the brainchild of Summit Jaffe\, who lives in the mountains of Asheville North Carolina. Numatik has performed solo and in ensemble at festivals around the world with such artists as Rising Appalachia\, Tipper\, Dustin Thomas\, Kalya Scintilla\, Desert Dwellers\, and Alex Grey. As both producer and performer\, Numatik bridges the worlds of cutting-edge electronic dance music\, soul-driven hip-hop\, and uplifting world beat grooves to create a vibrantly charged performance with something for everyone. \nWill Franke:\nHEAR SOME MUSIC: https://willfranke.bandcamp.com/album/loopdaflar\nSEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZfarfQOMs
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/earthcry-ft-mike-healy-w-numatik-will-franke/
LOCATION:Third Room\, 46 Wall Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy\, Biltmore Village
DESCRIPTION:Show Details\n This show will be at an indoor location. \nNo Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.  Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. \nThis show will have chairs provided. \n♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. \n21+ show. \nAbout Don’t Tell Comedy\n Secret Locations.\nShhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see\, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here. \nSecret Comedians.\nNo spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret\, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! \nYou might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians. \nUnique Live Experience.\nHonestly\, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community. \nDoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-biltmore-village-4/
LOCATION:French Broad River Brewery\, 101 Fairview Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: flux in time
DESCRIPTION:flux in time: a heterotpic theater from the aborted future (2025)\nSaturday\, September 27th\, 2025 at 8pm\nBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}\nFREE and open to all – No Registration Required \nJoin us on Saturday\, September 27th for an interactive performance presented in conjunction with the 15th Annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference. Kyriakos Apostolidis\, gordon fung\, Kim Nucci\, Che Pai\, and Kyle Price of //sense\, a Chicago-based neo-Fluxus theater troupe\, will stage an immersive “theater of mixed means” that weaves a metaphorical and metaphysical network through history\, art\, and life\, paying homage to the legacy of BMC. \nThis performance invites audiences to collectively revisit the past and reimagine the future. Through the embodied actions of its artists\, the troupe transforms time and space into heterotopic sites where multiple centers across eras converge in the present moment. Conceiving individuals as living time capsules\, the performers fuse human experiences into intellectual rhizomes\, cultivating a shared terrain of intelligence\, consciousness\, and the cosmic mind.\n___ \ngordon fung (b. 1988\, San Francisco\, CA; lives in Chicago\, IL) is a transdisciplinary artist-curator who works with large-scale curatorial/collaborative practices\, experimental audiovisual performances\, new media installations\, noise music\, experimental film/video\, media archaeology\, participatory works\, and happenings. His works highlight unconventional executions like equipment misapplication\, lo-fi presentations\, and glitches. Such aesthetics confront the viewers’ understanding\, perspective\, and point of view on reality through a more philosophical and esoteric investigation.\n___ \nKyriakos Apostolidis (b. Drama\, Greece 1991) is a performance artist\, movement researcher\, and the founder of Morphoplastics\, a practice-based research project in the field of performance studies—an embodied investigation into the performer’s body as a means of expression and knowledge. Their live performances present movement-based endurance actions while involving audio-visual installations at the intersection of art & technology. In addition to performing with //sense\, Kyriakos will present a workshop at ReVIEWING 15.\n____ \nChe Pai is a Chicago-based Taiwanese artist whose practice spans photography\, performance\, and meditation\, primarily manifested through the medium of artist’s books. His unique approach involves conducting images and employing book structures to invite play and performance\, adding a dynamic layer to the contemplative journey of reading. Drawing inspiration from contemporary literature\, slow cinema\, and the physical theater of Tai Chi\, Che’s artwork transforms the reading experience into a multi-sensory exploration.\n___ \nKim Nucci is a Chicago/Oakland-based media artist\, composer\, improviser\, and technologist. They perform on electronics\, synthesizers\, and saxophones. In their studio practice\, they create interactive installations using architectural intervention\, light\, projection\, microcontrollers\, temporary sculpture and painting. Nucci’s research interests explore the pedestrian cybernetic body\, critically examining our relationship with technology/our instruments. Their solo performance practice is invested in ritualism and trance states in improvisation. They hold an MFA in Electronic Music and Recording Media\, an MA in Music Composition from Mills College\, and a BA from Bennington College.\n____ \nKyle Gregory Price is a genre-fluid composer\, percussionist and turntablist by trade\, who regularly produces work in other mediums including stop-motion animation\, jewelry making\, costume design and dance/movement. He has been a practicing artist for over twenty years. Raised in a one stoplight town in Upstate New York\, Kyle put himself through college\, earned a Bachelors of Music in Composition from SUNY Fredonia in 2005 and was active in the Buffalo art scene for several years before migrating to Chicago in 2010. Since moving to Chicago he has performed solo and collaboratively\, and served as the composer and bandleader in various projects ranging from punk and noise to chamber music and free-jazz.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-flux-in-time/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T193000
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SUMMARY:MasterChef All-Starts Live!
DESCRIPTION:MasterChef All-Stars Live! The Heat. The Competition. The Culinary Magic—LIVE!\nGet ready\, food lovers! MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road\, bringing your favorite chefs straight from the MasterChef kitchen to Greenville!\nThis brand-new\, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE up close and personal! Witness epic head-to-head battles\, thrilling challenges\, and jaw-dropping culinary creations right before your eyes. Plus\, hear from your favorite all stars on what it’s like to cook in America’s famous kitchen and toughest judges plus tips and tricks to take to your own home kitchen.\nDon’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime night of food\, fun\, and fierce competition! Secure your tickets now and get ready to go on a MasterChef culinary journey through the senses and experience the excitement!\n*Cast is subject to change.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/masterchef-all-starts-live/
LOCATION:Peace Center\, 300 South Main Street\, Greenville\, SC 29601\, USA\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000
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CREATED:20250918T054409Z
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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Blake Wexler
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have Blake Wexler from Philly (go birds)!! \nBlake Wexler is a New York-based comedian who started doing stand-up at the age of 15 as a high school student in Philadelphia. \nIn addition to writing for and appearing on Comedy Central & ABC\, Blake also has been a featured performer in (too) many comedy festivals and can be regularly heard on The Daily Zeitgeist podcast. He is also the host of the gameshow LIES! for the Philadelphia Eagles. \nAll four of Blake’s critically acclaimed stand-up comedy records debuted at #1 on the iTunes & Amazon comedy charts\, and his album 12 Years of Voicemails from Todd Glass to Blake Wexler charted on Billboard. \nBlake’s debut hour stand-up special Daddy Long Legs was released in September 2023 with 800 Pound Gorilla Media\, and critics have said it makes a “grand impression” with “an agile balance of silly and sincere”\, calling Blake “an incredible storyteller who can make scenes come to life for an audience.” It currently has 200\,000+ views on YouTube. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 premium seating\n10% of sales going to Manna foodbank
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-blake-wexler/
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:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000
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SUMMARY:Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Sep 27 • 7 pm \nWhen this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage\, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs\, spirituals\, and classics by Aretha Franklin\, Peter Gabriel\, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies\, brilliant costumes\, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration. \n“a cornucopia of remarkable voices … the choir was constantly in motion and rich in harmony” —The New York Times \nSpotlight on Soweto Gospel Choir: \n3x Grammy Award winners and Emmy Award winners\nCollaborated with U2\, John Legend\, Celine Dion\, Pharrell Williams\, and Diana Ross\nPerformed at the Academy Awards\, the FIFA World Cup\, and Nelson Mandela’s funeral\nPraised by Barack Obama\, Desmond Tutu\, Nelson Mandela\, and Oprah Winfrey\nHigh-energy performances and joyous harmonies—perfect for all ages.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/soweto-gospel-choir-peace/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
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SUMMARY:Old Fort Rising
DESCRIPTION:Old Fort Rising Exhibition Opening and Reception~ September 27\nArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit\, Old Fort Rising\, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort The reception takes place on Saturday\, September 27\, from 5 pm – 7 pm\, and the exhibit will remain in the gallery through October 21st.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/old-fort-rising/
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:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250908T003452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T152709Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday: Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene\, Post-Helene “Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” Symposium. \nThrough music\, we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene\, one year later. This program features: the world premiere of Sinfonietta Helene by Asheville-based composer Jay Sanders; Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht\, which is inspired by the beauty of nature and the impact of climate change; Elgar’s “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations to honor the memories of the people and places we lost; and local composer Phillip Rhodes’s Concerto for Bluegrass\, a nod to the resilience of WNC.    \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are excited to bring our music to a venue near you!  \nOur passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the charming Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.  Help us celebrate WNC’s inspiring\, resilient culture this fall. \nSaturday\, September 27th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nWarren Wilson Presbyterian Church\n101 Chapel Ln.\n Swannanoa\, NC 28778 \nSunday\, September 28th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining-sept-25\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. UNCA’s Post-Helene symposium: https://www.posthelenesymposium.com/\nThis program is made possible in part by the Dan Lucas Memorial Fund.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/saturday-post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church\, 101 Chapel Lane\, Swannanoa\, 28778
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Orchestra":MAILTO:info@blueridgeorchestra.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T115812Z
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SUMMARY:Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra - Masterworks 1
DESCRIPTION:Our season opener celebrates composers who preserved their identity amidst pressures to conform to the status quo. Dvorak refused to Germanize his name for his publishers\, Sibelius rejected continental Romanticism\, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, a descendant of enslaved Africans dealt with racism and elitism his entire life in late 19th century Britain. Each one of these pieces are the works for which these composers derived their fame\, and each are a statement of resistance to oppression.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hendersonville-symphony-orchestra-masterworks-1/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall\, 180 West Campus Drive\,  Flat Rock\, 28731
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:paul@hendersonvillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250801T144347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T204548Z
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SUMMARY:Weaverville Strong: A Celebration of Resilience and Recovery from Hurricane Helene
DESCRIPTION:September 27\, 2025\, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area\, including our cherished\, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you to celebrate Weaverville’s remarkable resilience and rebirth made possible since then by all the tireless efforts of our town emergency and public works staff\, merchants and neighbors helping neighbors. Please save that date on your calendars for the first annual Weaverville Strong Event from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lake Louise Park. \nMayor Patrick Fitzsimmons\, Buncombe County Commissioner Amanda Edwards (scheduled to appear) and our own Dry Ridge Historian Judy Craggs will present brief remarks\, followed by an advance look at the framework of the new Reems Creek mill wheel\, currently pending completion 150 years after its original installation by the Robinson Family. And don’t miss out on delicious pizza from Blue Mountain and pastries from Well Bred\, while they last! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2025-weaverville-mill-wheel-festival/
LOCATION:Weaverville Community Center\, 60 Lakeshore Drive\, Weaverville\, 28787
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ORGANIZER;CN="weaverville community":MAILTO:Artsafariweaverville@Gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250913T125941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195904Z
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SUMMARY:Fusing Bottle Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Glass Studio Opening~ September 27\nThe new Glass Studio at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is a place to learn and create stained glass and fused art glass. Students have the use of a glass kiln\, cutting room and hand tools. Glass supplies are also available for purchase for those interested in independent study. \nFusing Bottle Bonanza:\nCreate a beautiful slumped bottle for $15. Classes at 10\, 11\, 2 and 3 are first come first served. There will also be demonstrations on how to embellish your bottle. All proceeds will help support the glass studio.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fusing-bottle-bonanza/
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:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250911T184446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195858Z
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SUMMARY:Look Homeward\, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe's Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward\, Angel.\nThe tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there\, participants will stroll through downtown exploring sites connected to Wolfe’s life.\nThroughout the walk\, our guide will share excerpts from Wolfe’s writings\, anecdotes about his life\, and insights into early 20th century Asheville. Roughly 90 minutes\, the tour will finish at the First Presbyterian Church\, where our guide will be happy to chat and answer questions with anyone who wants to learn more!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/look-homeward-asheville-a-downtown-walking-tour-through-thomas-wolfes-eyes-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Wolfe Memorial\, 52 N. Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site":MAILTO:grant.holmstrom@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250829T152403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003811Z
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SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market - Meet the Chef with Caffe REL
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market\, Locally Grown\, Community Strong\nA vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th\, rain or shine\, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods\, crafts\, and live entertainment\, there’s something for everyone. Join us from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a celebration of food\, farms\, and family in a lively community atmosphere.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hendersonville-farmers-market-meet-the-chef-with-caffe-rel/
LOCATION:Historic Train Depot\, 650 Maple Street\, HENDERSONVILLE\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Downtown Hendersonville":MAILTO:info@downtownhendersonville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T233000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250829T183652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003407Z
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SUMMARY:Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! \nDare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! \nExperience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! \nPrepare to be thoroughly spooked at our one-of-a-kind backwoods themed haunted attraction that will leave you trembling in fear. \nWith over 1 mile of hair-raising attractions set in the most haunting woods\, you’ll be pushed to your limits as you navigate through the scariest scenes you’ve ever encountered. But that’s not all! Join us other additional attractions on our property\, including the Killers Inc. Paranormal Murder Mystery Escape Room and UV Glow In The Dark Gel Blaster battles! \nPlus\, enjoy live Bands on select nights in October! Ready to face your fears head-on? Visit us at 6059 Union Grove Church Road\, Seagrove N.C 27341\, and remember to bring $5 for parking. \nDon’t miss out on this ultimate backwoods horror adventure! Get your tickets now and prepare for the scare of a lifetime! \nGet your tickets now and prepare for the scare of a lifetime! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Sep 26\, 2025 to Nov 1\, 2025 and happens every:\nFridays:	7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSaturdays:	7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nSundays:	7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/experience-the-spine-chilling-spooky-bottom-haunted-trail/
LOCATION:Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail\, 6059 Union Grove Church Rd\, Seagrove\, 27341
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ORGANIZER;CN="Passage":MAILTO:lakehickoryhaunts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250918T054237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192606Z
UID:83984-1758913200-1758920400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton
DESCRIPTION:Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester\, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester’s own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Piere Guyton from Atlanta!!! \nPiere Guyton is a forrmer Resident Comedian at “The Laughing Skull Lounge”\, Seen on “Underground Comics Of Atlanta”\, Performed multiple times at “The Laugh Factory/Chocolate Sundaes” in L.A\, has a Comedy Album on all streaming platforms titled “With One R”\, has headlined shows all over. \nages 18+ \nShow is free with a suggested donation of $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/crisp-comedy-live-in-leicester-featuring-piere-guyton/
LOCATION:Noble Cidery and Taproom\, 356 New Leicester Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250911T225019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195851Z
UID:83743-1758904200-1758909600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Home Decor & Vintage Pop Up at SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Open Studio and Pop Up Shop featuring vintage clothing from \n@Sure\, Please\n@Lucca Collective \n@GennyPop Vintage\nin addition to home decor and accessories from @LOOM Imports \nWe’re excited to show you the updated shared studio\, which you can follow at IG @Sharedlanguage \n115 Elk Mountain Road\, Woodfin NC 28804\nFriday\, September 26\n4-6:30pm\nAdditional parking at Woodfin Elementary
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/home-decor-vintage-pop-up-at-shared-language-studios/
LOCATION:SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road\, Woodfin\, NC 28804\, 115 Elk Mountain Rd\, Suite A\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LOOM Imports":MAILTO:info@loomimports.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250909T062326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T135143Z
UID:83645-1758826800-1758834000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. This week we are excited to have Matt Cobos from Denver! \nMatt Cobos is a one-dude party from Denver\, Colorado. His rapid\, punchy style\, and kick-ass attitude quickly gets audiences onboard and ready to party. He also says “dude” and “hell yeah” WAY too much. \nMatt has opened for Frankie Quiñones\, Melissa Villaseñor\, Josh Blue\, Sam Tallent\, Adam Cayton-Holland\, and more. He has also been on the Moontower Comedy Festival\, High Plains Comedy Festival\, and is a Paid Regular at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver. Matt also co-hosts the comedy show Thick Skin with Mike Stanley\, and the podcast “Cobos Patrick Podcast” with Patrick Richardson. \nOverall\, Matt Cobos is just a rad dude with a rad ‘tude and he just wants to party with you. Hell yeah\, dude! \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-featuring-matt-cobos/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250818T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T215113Z
UID:82610-1758823200-1758830400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave - September 25th
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session\, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes\, your instructor Ceiara\, will guide you through gentle\, mindful movements will guide your awareness back to the present\, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck overlooking downtown and the beautiful mountains. As the sun sets over the mountains\, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice on the deck —unraveling tension in the body\, quieting the mind\, and setting the tone for a sweet\, restful sleep. Props (yoga blocks\, straps\, and blankets) are provided. Space is limited to just 10 participants\, so reserve your spot today. You are welcome to slowly stroll the meditation gardens and labyrinth before or after our time together. Please bring your own mat or we will have them provided.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sunset-yoga-private-salt-cave-september-25th/
LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 16 North Liberty St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250829T122337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003803Z
UID:83010-1758808800-1758823200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Call for Art - Old Fort Rising
DESCRIPTION:This show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening\nof the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene\, in which Old Fort suffered\ngreatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While\nwe won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort\, this exhibit will celebrate\nour rebirth. Local businesses and residents have come a long way in a year.\nWe have been blessed with donations and countless volunteer hours. It is time\nto celebrate our town’s rebirth. Let your art reflect the vibrancy of this renewal!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/call-for-art-old-fort-rising/
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:20250925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250821T181239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T233035Z
UID:82680-1758799800-1758807000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Career and Internship Fair at UNC Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Career and Internship Fair this Fall on September 25 from 11:30am -1:30pm. This event is part of UNC Asheville’s Helene Symposium\, a three day event commemorating the 1 year anniversary of the hurricane. As part of the “rebuilding” theme\, we are proud to offer the Career and Internship Fair as an opportunity for employers to rebuild their operations with UNC Asheville students and alumni!  Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 20 employees impacted by the storm can qualify for a special discount. \nEmployers can email hirebulldogs@unca.edu for more information about recruiting options\, and the event is open to the public.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/career-and-internship-fair-at-unc-asheville/
LOCATION:UNCA: Highsmith Union\, Blue Ridge Room\, One University Hts.\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="UNC Asheville":MAILTO:news@unca.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T184500
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250830T200547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T185003Z
UID:83231-1758733200-1758739500@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Resilience! \nOn Sept. 27th\, it will be one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene.  The most deadliest and devastating storm ever!  We are almost one year in three days that Asheville is bouncing back in many ways!  In Asheville\, NC many roads and neighborhoods have been cleaned up\, rebuilding of many homes and communities have taken place and shops and stores are open!  Many of our dancers showed up to the 5Rhythms® practice on Weds nights when we had water restrictions. Homewood provided a portable water station and hand sanitizer was provided for us to wash our hands.  I am so appreciative for our dance community members to show up in this way!  Asheville and our 5Rhythms® practice have been able to adapt and bounce back in many ways.  We ought to be proud and appreciative of our resilience.  Join us in this movement exploration.  We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and Body! \nDance movement timeline:\nDoors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.\n5 PM: Warm-up\, Meditative stretching and dancing.\n5:45 PM: Doors Close\, Opening circle\nDemonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness.\n6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms\n6:45: Closing Circle/End\nThank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-40/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250825T161853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T173653Z
UID:82757-1758625200-1758636000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:A Year of Healing: A Gathering for Grounding\, Wellness & Community One Year After Helene
DESCRIPTION:We are here to ground in together and heal our community. \nDeep breaths inside the salt caves\nSip on some of our house blended herbal teas\nEnjoy a 10 minute massage\nCandling lighting ceremony\nRose Rooted Elixir bar- Elixir for sale\nWalk our labyrinth and slow down in the gardens\n15% OFF in our gift shop \nSliding Scale $20-$40+ Pay at the door! Please bring clean socks!\nNo appointment needed
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-year-of-healing-a-gathering-for-grounding-wellness-community-one-year-after-helene/
LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 16 North Liberty St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250701T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T200043Z
UID:81436-1758618000-1758643200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Asheville Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:A event where entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and change-makers gather to learn\, grow\, and lead with purpose. \nTogether\, we’ll rise to meet challenges\, rebuild stronger post-crisis\, and shape the future of business in our mountain region and beyond. \nIt will be a day of high-impact keynotes\, panels\, and breakouts focused on growth\, leadership\, innovation\, and business strategy. Up to 500 attendees.\nBreakout sessions\, 50 – 300 participants.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-asheville-business-summit/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Asheville Business Summit":MAILTO:bethlemmel@actioncoach.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250909T062149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T135116Z
UID:83642-1758567600-1758574800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Live at the Joke Shop\, Open Mic Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky’s Bardega! \nBring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians \nAnyone is welcome to participate\nFull bar and more snacks than you could dream of \nSignups start at 6:30pm\, show starts at 7pm \nno cover\, tips appreciated\nall ages welcome\, adult content warning
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/live-at-the-joke-shop-open-mic-comedy-3/
LOCATION:Sparky’s Bardega\, 23 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250915T164424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195844Z
UID:83882-1758564000-1758574800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light\, Honoring the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga\, spirituality and healing\, Thursday\, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth with nature crafting\, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m.\, and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening\, attendees are invited to linger over a cup of tea and reflect on the coming fall season. Bring your own mat\, blanket and camp chair. Cost: $18 (plus tax and fees). 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/celebrating-the-equinox-gathering-the-light-honoring-the-shadows/
LOCATION:Kanuga\, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr.\, Hendersonville\, 28739
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kanuga":MAILTO:info@kanuga.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250918T054100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192601Z
UID:83981-1758481200-1758488400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:RAD Comedy with Ryan Brown and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have NC favorite Ryan Brown and a few of his very silly friends!! \nRyan Brown is a comedian and writer raised in North Carolina\, where he’s currently based after 8 years of living and performing in NYC. His jokes combine an analytical worldview with child-like curiosity to create something equal parts insightful and ridiculous. In New York\, Ryan was a regular performer at clubs around the city and can now be seen performing across the southeast and all over the country. In November 2023 he released his debut album\, Adopted by the Internet. Ryan’s also been featured in numerous festivals including the New York\, Cape Fear\, Asheville and Oak City comedy festivals. Beyond stand up\, he’s found success applying his skillset to the world of advertising\, creating content for major brands like Denny’s\, PUMA\, Netflix\, Morgan Stanley\, Bojangles\, Lenovo and more. \nfeaturing Aaron Naylor\, Danny Felix and Clay Jones \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-with-ryan-brown-and-friends/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250826T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003354Z
UID:82912-1758474000-1758477600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Vishwas R. Gaitonde Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:This event is co-sponsored by Orison Books and The Great Smokies Writing Program \nJoin UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program and Asheville-based publisher Orison Books to celebrate the release of Vishwas R. Gaitonde’s debut story collection\, On Earth as It Is in Heaven. Selected by David Heska Wanbli Weiden as the winner of The Orison Fiction Prize\, On Earth as It Is in Heaven is a globe-spanning story collection that demonstrates what connects us all\, no matter where we’re from or where we find ourselves. \n“It is indeed a pleasure to welcome this fantastic new voice in world literature.” —David Heska Wanbli Weiden\, author of Winter Counts \n“On Earth as It Is in Heaven is an absorbing and deeply pleasurable collection.” —Margot Livesey\, author of The Road from Belhaven \n“Vishwas R. Gaitonde is a precise\, patient writer\, meticulously and beautifully exploring the lives that populate On Earth as It Is in Heaven with care. In his hands\, the characters are given what we all need: grace.” —Sameer Pandya\, author of Our Beautiful Boys \nFREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/vishwas-r-gaitonde-book-launch/
LOCATION:Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe\, 55 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orison Books":MAILTO:publicity@orisonbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250808T105518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T125151Z
UID:82454-1758470400-1758475800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Music and the Arts Presents  Amber Joy Koeppen – Award Winning Harpist
DESCRIPTION:FLAT ROCK\, N.C.  — Amber Joy Koeppen brings her angelic harp playing to St. John in the Wilderness Sunday\, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. for a free concert in the spacious Parish Hall at 1905 Greenville Highway across from the church in Flat Rock. Handicapped accessibility and free parking are available. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Friends of Music and the Arts Series.  \nFrom Genesis to Revelation\, the Bible has numerous references to harp music which has been said to have healing properties. One of the oldest musical instruments in the world\, the harp originated in Mesopotamia more than 2\,000 years ago.  \nClassically trained\, Amber Joy Koeppen mastered the modern harp more than 20 years ago\, winning First Place in the Rosen-Schaffer Competition for Young and Emerging Artists. She has continued to receive many awards for her solo concert performances while also performing with the New York City Ballet\, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Teaching children and Adults in her private music studio enables Amber Joy to share her passion for artistic excellence and creativity with her students who are also award-winning active musicians. In addition to her promotion of arts education\, she currently serves as Director for Appalachian State’s Community Music School providing musical education in the North Carolina High Country in partnership with Hayes School of Music.  \nThe September 21 concert will feature an afternoon of harp music highlighting works of composers such as Gliere\, Piazzolla\, Debussy\, Salzedo and more.  \nHarpist Amber Koeppen will share an eclectic collection of some of her favorite works for solo harp and will also be joined by two special guest students for the incredible experience of hearing three harps playing together. Come enjoy an engaging concert full of great music and interesting stories. \nFor more information visit www.stjohnflatrock.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/friends-of-music-and-the-arts-presents-amber-joy-koeppen-award-winning-harpist/
LOCATION:Parish Hall – St. John in the Wilderness\, 1905 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, 28731
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Music and the Arts":MAILTO:media@stjohnflatrock.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250828T170624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003347Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnel Studios Inaugural Open Studio Event
DESCRIPTION:Tunnel Studios\, a new artist studio collective and gallery space in East Asheville\, will open its doors to the public on Sunday\, September 21\, from 12–6 p.m. for its first Open Studio event. Located at 940 Tunnel Road\, the historic building was originally constructed in 1948 by jewelry maker Stuart Nye\, who also built the Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery next door\, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. \nThe event will feature the work of eleven artists in residence\, including Katherine Caldwell (woven wheat)\, Sarah Carawan (mixed media)\, Lissa Friedman (oil paintings)\, Mitch Kolbe (oil paintings)\, Elizabeth Walton (jewelry)\, Deb Kolp (painting and mixed media)\, Aaron Rose (textiles)\, Chelsey Noel (mixed media and textiles)\, Wren Ribble (mixed media)\, Elena Ribble (jewelry)\, and Jude Stuecker (textiles). \nTunnel Studios is the result of a unique collaboration between neighbors and friends. Co-owners Jude Stuecker and Paul Dixon are married\, as are fellow co-owners Will Eccleston and Allison Williams. The four decided to embark on the renovation project together\, unified by their shared interest in preserving Asheville’s craft history and providing more space for artists to work and connect. All four owners have brought their own specific skills to the project\, sharing the burden in a way that feels equitable and inspiring.    \n“I really loved the building and the history of it\,” said Stuecker\, “specifically Stuart Nye’s role in the craft scene in Asheville starting in the 1920s and ’30s. The building was designed for making art\, and I wanted to preserve its use and intention. I also thought we could bring more of the art scene to East Asheville and provide opportunities to artists who needed spaces\, specifically those who were displaced during Helene.” \nDixon emphasized the architectural importance of the structure. “I was drawn to the building’s style of ‘Rustic Modernism’ and its role in Asheville’s craft history\,” Dixon said. “Preserving this space for creative work just felt like the right thing to do.”\n“I was excited to join Jude and Paul in this endeavor as it is an opportunity for us to connect with and even add to the creative community in Asheville\,” said Williams. “I have loved being a part of it all and seeing the space evolve into what it is now.” \nEccleston adds\, “When I think about all of the things this building could’ve become\, it feels good to be a part of making it Tunnel Studios.” \nArtists also share a deep enthusiasm for their new space. Jeweler Elizabeth Walton said\, “Moving into this studio is particularly special to me because I did a summer internship for Stuart Nye Jewelry when I was 14. Getting to move into this building now with my own jewelry business feels so full circle. The building has so much history both personally and communally and I hope to carry that spirit forward through the growth I anticipate happening as a result of being part of Tunnel Studios.” \nFor painter Mitch Kolbe\, this will be the first time in decades that he has had a working studio outside of his home. “It will be nice to once again have a space that is large enough that I can do both painting and sculpting in the same space\,” he said. “We are even planning to use the front room as a little show space for those artists that are interested in a little retail store. The possibilities are endless really and I’m so grateful that this historical gem in East Asheville was saved as a real working artist space.” \nWheat weaver Katherine Caldwell reflects on the building’s legacy. “I love that it has always been used—in fact was designed—for craft work\,” Caldwell said. “Although we are creating different things in different ways\, I love that the vibe has always been to maintain a business from working with one’s hands. There is so much history of steady handiwork there. To me it is a testimony to the focus being on the daily work going on inside and not the trappings of trendy stylings to work environment. Everything is simply functional\, like a muted canvas for which creative work can be done without distraction or interruption.” \nThe public is invited to tour the studios\, meet the artists\, and view a wide range of artwork during the September 21 event. \nEvent Details:\nTunnel Studios Open Studio\nSunday\, September 21\, 12–6 p.m.\n940 Tunnel Road\, East Asheville \nFor more information\, find @tunnelstudiosavl on Instagram.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tunnel-studios-inaugural-open-studio-event/
LOCATION:Tunnel Studios\, 940 Tunnel Road\, Asheville\, 28805
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142537
CREATED:20250807T083819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T162451Z
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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy
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 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/modelface-comedy-presents-gluten-free-comedy/
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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