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SUMMARY:Paul Thorn
DESCRIPTION:SEATED SHOW\nLIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE \nPAUL THORN\nWhen it comes to songwriting\, less is more\, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn\, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads\, hearts\, hips or the occasional funny bone\, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras\, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed.\nThorn’s new album\, Life is Just A Vapor\, contains some beauties: “Life is a vapor\, let’s live it while we can”; “tough times don’t last\, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”); “any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). They’re words of advice\, comfort\, support\, encouragement\, often meant to uplift\, especially in times of struggle. \n“I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it\, something that they can take with them throughout the day\,” Thorn says. “Every song on this album\, there’s a message in it of some sort about how to live life.” \nAmerican Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about\, but few can articulate with the kind of candor\, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.” \nWhether he’s expressing love in “I Knew\,” warning an ex’s new conquest about the dangers ahead in “She Will\,” extolling the value of holding off on sex in “Wait” or listing the ingredients for making a marriage work in “Courage My Love” (“a half-acre on your daddy’s land / and a little luck / a load of white gravel in our driveway / so we don’t get stuck in a rut /a 3-horsepower lawnmower and courage my love”)\, Thorn delivers his messages with consummate skill — and pinpoint precision. One minute\, he’ll unwind an outrageous tale full of wild characters (often accompanied by his own cartoonish illustrations); the next\, he’ll tug at heartstrings with confessions of love\, loss or failed dreams\, balancing wit and pathos with an ease only the best storytellers can pull off. One of Thorn’s favorites was his friend and mentor John Prine\, who inspired the title tune.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/paul-thorn/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Madison Heritage Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The arts have long been an important part of the Madison County culture. The Appalachian Mountains inspire art that takes many forms\, come and see the work of our many talented artists! Local arts and crafts from the creative genes of Western North Carolina. Our local food vendors have you covered with an assortment of Appalachian favorites. You won’t want to miss this! Musicians come from all over the Appalachian region to perform at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival which will be held indoors in the evening this year.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/madison-heritage-arts-festival/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
DESCRIPTION:The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present\nLuna w/ Sister Ray Davies \nLUNA\nLuna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break\, they reunited and toured in 2015\, and in 2017 released a new LP  —  A Sentimental Education and an EP of instrumentals — A Place of Greater Safety. \nOther recent reissues include a deluxe 2xLP version of their classic Penthouse album (on Rhino) and another 2xLP set Lunafied that collects all the covers the band recorded in the 1990s. \nNow scattered around the country (Los Angeles\, New York and Austin) the band retains the same lineup that operated from 1999 to 2005: Dean Wareham on vocals/guitar\, his wife Britta Phillips on bass\, Sean Eden on guitar\, and Lee Wall on drums. \nSISTER RAY DAVIES \nSister Ray Davies is a brilliantly named new duo formed by Adam Morrow and Jamie Sego. They might be based in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, but their acclaimed debut album Holy Island (released in November 2025 via Sonic Cathedral and Well Kept Secret) is a concept record about the ancient religious outpost off the coast of northeast England.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/luna-w-sister-ray-davies/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nLUNA\nLuna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break\, they reunited and toured in 2015\, and in 2017 released a new LP — A Sentimental Education and an EP of instrumentals — A Place of Greater Safety. \nOther recent reissues include a deluxe 2xLP version of their classic Penthouse album (on Rhino) and another 2xLP set Lunafied that collects all the covers the band recorded in the 1990s. \nNow scattered around the country (Los Angeles\, New York and Austin) the band retains the same lineup that operated from 1999 to 2005: Dean Wareham on vocals/guitar\, his wife Britta Phillips on bass\, Sean Eden on guitar\, and Lee Wall on drums. \nA Luna Timeline: \n1992. Dean Wareham recruits Justin Harwood (ex-Chills) on bass and Stanley Demeski (ex-Feelies) on drums to record Lunapark for Elektra Records. After completing the album\, the band places an ad in the Village Voice and thus adds Sean Eden on guitar. Eden\, who is Canadian by birth and a trained actor\, plays lead guitar on the excellent Indian Summer EP (aka the Slide EP). \n1993. The band records their second album\, Bewitched\, featuring “California\,” “Tiger Lily” and “Friendly Advice.” \n1995 Luna’s classic third album\, Penthouse (1995) is recorded in New York City\, featuring guests Tom Verlaine (Television) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab). The band signs to Beggar’s Banquet in Europe. Rolling Stone calls it “one of the essential recordings of the ‘90s” \n1997 Lee Wall replaces the travel-weary Stanley Demeski on drums\, and the band records Pup Tent\, their fourth album for Elektra. \n1998 Luna recorded their fifth album The Days of Our Nights. \n1999 Justin Harwood moves back to his home country (New Zealand)\, and is replaced on bass by Britta Phillips. \n2000 finding themselves between contracts\, the band quickly records a live album — Luna Live! for the Arena Rock label. \n2002 the band sign to Jetset Records\, record Romantica\, co-produced by Gene Holder (DB’s) and Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Romantica was followed by the mini-LP Close Cover Before Striking. \n2004 Luna record their Rendezvous album in Brooklyn\, NY. Produced by Bryce Goggin with minimal overdubs\, it captures the band more-or-less live. \n2005 After a farewell tour\, on February 28 the band play their last show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom. \n2015 After ten years away\, the band announces a commemorative world tour. The lineup is the exact ’99-’05 group: Dean Wareham and Sean Eden on guitar\, Lee Wall on drums\, and Britta Phillips (now married to Mr Wareham) on bass. \nSISTER RAY DAVIES \nSister Ray Davies is a brilliantly named new duo formed by Adam Morrow and Jamie Sego. They might be based in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, but their acclaimed debut album Holy Island (released in November 2025 via Sonic Cathedral and Well Kept Secret) is a concept record about the ancient religious outpost off the coast of northeast England.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/luna-w-sister-ray-davies-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes - Workshop and Concert
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes \nSaturday\, October 3rd\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nWorkshop: Doors 11:30 AM || Event 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nConcert: Doors 6:00 PM || Show 7:00 PM \nNessi Gomes \nNessi Gomes is a songwriter shaped by edges\, cultural edges\, emotional edges\, the places inside us that don’t clean up easily. Born to Madeiran parents in Guernsey\, she grew up between languages\, between islands\, between identities. Maybe that’s why her work sits in the in-between: not folk\, not pop\, not confessional\, not theatre\, but something raw and unguarded\, carried by a voice that doesn’t hide from itself. \nHer songs lean into the dark\, not for drama but for honesty. The grief\, the doubt\, the ache of trying to belong in your own life. She follows feeling where it goes\, not where it’s supposed to go. And in doing so\, she finds light that hasn’t been polished\, only earned. \nHer debut album\, Diamonds & Demons\, was born from upheaval and built with community support\, a record of fragile hope and stubborn resistance. It quietly found its people\, carrying her across continents and into rooms where listeners come not to escape\, but to remember themselves. \nOffstage\, Nessi has spent the last decade working with the voice as a place to meet emotion and truth\, influenced by her background in Creative Expressive Therapies and voice-based therapeutic work. It’s not performance training. It’s more like tending to the parts that don’t speak in sentences. Over the years\, thousands have joined her workshops and retreats\, not in search of perfection\, but presence. \nNow\, she’s in a season of returning to the source\, writing\, unravelling\, listening. New songs are taking shape\, bruised and luminous\, cracked-open and steady\, refusing simple answers. \nNessi sings like someone trying to stay real in a world full of masks. \nShe writes for the ones who feel too much and keep going anyway. \nAll ages\nTicket Pricing from: Show – $34.72; Workshop $67.79; Concert + Workshop Bundle\n$100.85\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE.  Ticket Price will increase on the day of the show.  Save by buying before!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-nessi-gomes-workshop-and-concert/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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SUMMARY:Witching Hour\, Dark and Dirty Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery \nWitching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. \nThis show is ages 21+ \nDoors at 9:30pm\, show at 10pm\nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/witching-hour-dark-and-dirty-comedy-6/
LOCATION:Eda Rhyne\, 101 Fairview Rd\, Asheville\, 28803
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SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge!  \nEyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-mean-girls-edition/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Hillside Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nHILLSIDE RAMBLERS \nThe Hillside Ramblers are a multi-generational folk trio from Asheville\, NC\, who first met as neighbors. They craft a combination of voices and instruments rooted in New England folk\, Appalachian bluegrass\, and traditional jazz. Deborah Silverstein spent decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter on the Boston folk scene\, writing and performing original songs that linger with the audience long after the show ends. Her songs engage honestly with the full spectrum of the human experience\, inviting listeners to feel the highs and lows in equal measure. Chris Cotteta delivers vocals and plays lead guitar with an energy that moves freely between country\, folk\, and jazz. He adds the same thoughtful touches to songs written a hundred years ago as to ones written yesterday. Maria Raiti plays upright bass and soulfully sings covers and originals. She also leads the prominent local bluegrass/Americana band\, Asheville Junction. Together they blend their eclectic backgrounds and styles into a sound tapestry of musical harmony and storytelling that feels all at once fascinating\, fresh\, and as familiar as your front porch.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-hillside-ramblers/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adult Studio: Beginner Drop Spinning
DESCRIPTION:Your life is filled with textiles made from various spun threads and yarn.  Come deepen those connections with the fibers that are deeply woven into many aspects  of our lives by trying your hand at one of the earliest ways to handspin yarn using a drop spindle.  Join us for a fun\, educational and meditative day of  learning the top whirl dropspindle\, and maybe some other styles as welll.  We will prepare\, card and spin raw wool fleece to create yarn on a drop spindle. You may have time to try different types of fibers and even different types of spindles.  You will get to take home your first handspun yarn\, as well as a drop spindle  to continue exploring this new skill. \nJamie Sparks is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years of experience teaching learners of all ages. She has spent more than two decades working with natural fibers\, specializing in spinning and felting\, and has taught throughout the southeastern U.S.\, including the John C. Campbell Folk School\, Tryon Arts and Crafts School\, assisting at Penland School of Crafts and numerous arts councils.  Her fiber arts instruction emphasizes the transformation of raw fleece into finished pieces\, combining traditional techniques with an accessible\, hands-on approach. Jamie holds an Associates in Metalsmithing from Haywood Community College\, where she developed her skills in metalwork and design. Prior to her work in the arts\, she focused life as a herbal educator and plant biologist with a focus on the relationship between humans and plants—a passion that continues to influence her creative practice.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/adult-studio-beginner-drop-spinning/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS\, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be on site to demonstrate some of her techniques and experiences in watercolor painting. \nRebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife close-ups to her intricate still life’s\, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a vibrant and flourishing way\, with all of the attention to color and detail that may sometimes be overlooked\,” she says. She has been a signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a member of the Southern Watercolor Society. Her work has been featured several times in national publications including Watercolor Artist and Artist Magazine. In 2002 she was featured in Watercolor Artist’s annual edition of “Ones to Watch”.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/encounters-with-creatives-rebecca-kahrs-willis-original-watercolor-artist/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation\, mindful walking\, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down\, settle the nervous system\, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary\, spaciousness\, and renewal. \nThe session will begin with a brief seated meditation\, followed by a walking meditation through selected exhibits. Along the way\, participants will pause with gentle mindfulness prompts designed to support personal reflection\, embodied awareness\, and a deeper connection with the artwork. Rather than offering art historical interpretation\, the experience encourages each participant to notice what arises within them through presence\, stillness\, and mindful seeing. The group will honor noble silence throughout much of the session with occasional opportunities for brief reflection and sharing. No previous meditation experience is needed. \nJoin Joshua on August 22\, October 3\, November 7\, and December 5. \nJoshua Canter is a mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of True Nature Travels and Education\, an Asheville-based organization that has offered transformative retreats and educational experiences around the world for more than 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in Contemplative Psychology and is passionate about making mindfulness accessible\, grounded\, and relevant to everyday life.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-presence-meditation-and-reflection-in-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison \nFriday\, October 2nd\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6 PM || Show 7 PM \nJahnavi Harrison \nJahnavi Harrison is a musician\, writer\, artist and practitioner of bhakti-yoga. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England\, in a rich environment where mantra chanting and sacred art were a part of every day life. With a background in Western and Eastern classical music and dance\, she has tried to pursue a path of self realisation and service through artistic expression. \nFor nearly 20 years she has offered her voice and violin playing in the performance of original spiritual music and mantra kirtan\, in diverse venues all over the world. She aspires to create art and facilitate experiences which heal\, uplift and nourish the spirit. Now based in California; she regularly leads live gatherings\, sound bath experiences\, concerts and retreats. \nOver the years Jahnavi has collaborated regularly with artists such as Deva Premal and Miten\, Jai Uttal\, Krishna Das\, Snatam Kaur\, Gaura Vani\, and most recently\, with Willow Smith with the EP ‘Rise’ (2020). Her latest album ‘Into the Forest’ was released in 2024. \nThis show is 5+\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE.  Ticket Price will increase on the day of the show.  Save by buying before!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-jahnavi-harrison/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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SUMMARY:GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS\, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October. \nRebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife close-ups to her intricate still life’s\, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a vibrant and flourishing way\, with all of the attention to color and detail that may sometimes be overlooked\,” she says. She has been a signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a member of the Southern Watercolor Society. Her work has been featured several times in national publications including Watercolor Artist and Artist Magazine. In 2002 she was featured in Watercolor Artist’s annual edition of “Ones to Watch”.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gallery-walk-rebecca-kahrs-willis-original-watercolor-artist/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Noah Rinker
DESCRIPTION:It’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California\, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14\, learning to play it like a lap steel because he assumed the fretboard might work the same way a keyboard did. At 16\, he wrote his first song. But it was “leaving for sessions with other collaborators that made me realize that home was the thing that made me who I was all along.” \nYou see that connection between song and soul in his videos: Noah\, a guitar\, and the place he grew up. Sometimes you’ll see the mountains sprawled out behind him as he plays; other times\, he’s cloaked in darkness\, only lit by a crackling campfire. There are covers mixed in with originals; snippets of works-in-progress tossed in\, paired with months-in-the-making singles he’s on the cusp of releasing. The music is real\, it’s raw\, and it’s Noah Rinker distilled and at his truest essence. Songs like “Save My Soul” and “Wherever I Go” and “99” introduce the world to a storyteller doing what he does best—digging deep\, baring his soul\, and laying it out on the page for just a few minutes of honest connection.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/noah-rinker/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub":MAILTO:info@thegreyeagle.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260812T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T112506Z
UID:96279-1790884800-1790892000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Noah Rinker
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nNOAH RINKER\nIt’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California\, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14\, learning to play it like a lap steel because he assumed the fretboard might work the same way a keyboard did. At 16\, he wrote his first song. But it was “leaving for sessions with other collaborators that made me realize that home was the thing that made me who I was all along.”\nYou see that connection between song and soul in his videos: Noah\, a guitar\, and the place he grew up. Sometimes you’ll see the mountains sprawled out behind him as he plays; other times\, he’s cloaked in darkness\, only lit by a crackling campfire. There are covers mixed in with originals; snippets of works-in-progress tossed in\, paired with months-in-the-making singles he’s on the cusp of releasing. The music is real\, it’s raw\, and it’s Noah Rinker distilled and at his truest essence. Songs like “Save My Soul” and “Wherever I Go” and “99” introduce the world to a storyteller doing what he does best—digging deep\, baring his soul\, and laying it out on the page for just a few minutes of honest connection.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/noah-rinker-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260824T035351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224532Z
UID:96858-1790852400-1790870400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In Jewelry Making!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you’ll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects\, including rings\, earrings\, charms\, pendants\, and more. You’ll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nWhether you’re making a keepsake for yourself or a meaningful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and the satisfaction of saying\, “I made that!” \n*Drop in starting at 11am. Arrive by 3 to be sure you have time to complete the piece you want! \nPrices start at just $25 and vary by project\, with options available in sterling silver\, brass\, and a selection of gemstones. \nKid-friendly! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Younger participants or certain projects may require assistance from a parent or guardian to ensure everyone stays safe while creating. \nGreat for couples\, bridemaid parties\, girls time out\, and everyone in between! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event runs from Oct 1\, 2026 to Oct 29\, 2026 and happens every:\nTuesdays:	11:00am – 4:00pm\nThursdays:	11:00am – 4:00pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/drop-in-jewelry-making-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260728T191423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T110019Z
UID:95719-1790798400-1790805600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:HOT FIX SIDESHOW
DESCRIPTION:GREY EAGLE EVENTS PRESENTS\nHOT FIX SIDESHOW\nWednesday\, September 30\n7pm Doors // 8pm Show\n21+\nStanding Room \nHOT FIX SIDESHOW\nConey Island’s own Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Las Vegas for one night of shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights with a dizzying array of sword swallowing\, fire breathing\, high flying madness. With performances by Kita St. Cyr\, Cyclone Jack Sullivan\, The Trickster Bruises and Jigsaw Joe.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hot-fix-sideshow/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260728T184017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T110011Z
UID:95715-1790530200-1790537400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Ross Hollow with Full Band
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE \nROSS HOLLOW WITH FULL BAND\nRoss Hollow is an indie folk artist out of Asheville\, North Carolina rooted in honest lyricism\, inviting melodies and a rugged spirit of individualism. Founded by singer-songwriter and producer Stuart Ross Johnson-Kwochka\, Ross Hollow has come full circle: from its beginnings as a solo act\, to a full band\, and now back to its core with Stuart Ross at the helm\, writing and recording from a quiet corner in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.\nRoss Hollow’s music is as much about place as it is about people. Born in the high desert of Roswell\, New Mexico\, his earliest memories are steeped in the sounds of Spanish folk\, cowboy ballads\, and classic country—music that echoed under wide-open skies\, thunderstorms you could see miles away\, and sun-drenched plains. He later moved to Burnsville\, North Carolina\, where Appalachian gospel\, bluegrass\, and Scots-Irish folk music left their mark. He later moved to Indianapolis\, Indiana\, where he was surrounded by heartland rock\, chicago blues and rust-belt emo\, which began to shape his own songwriting voice. \nNow settled back in Asheville\, Ross Hollow finds inspiration in fog-draped mornings\, rhododendron thickets\, the quiet of mountain trails\, and the wild animals all around. Recent work leans into a more organic\, acoustic sound\, rich with finger picked guitar\, warm harmonies\, and collaborations with guest vocalists and string players that evoke the natural beauty in Southern Appalachia
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-ross-hollow-with-full-band/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260731T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124118Z
UID:95857-1790521200-1790528400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theater
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-somethings-afoot-8/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260715T203040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T233758Z
UID:95095-1790517600-1790524800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition on Screen | Michelangelo: Love and Death
DESCRIPTION:“Michelangelo – Love and Death” offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence\, Rome and the Vatican\, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe\, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure\, both through his relationships with his contemporaries and his ongoing artistic legacy. The film invites audiences to intimately examine Michelangelo’s art and artistic process – from the Carrara quarries where Michelangelo sourced his marble\, to the new technology being used to attribute works. The film also offers a rare chance to get up close to the mesmerizing Rothschild Bronzes\, which\, following an extensive research project carried out by Academics in Cambridge in 2015\, were positively attributed to Michelangelo after over a century of debate.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-on-screen-michelangelo-love-and-death-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260804T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184545Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductor \nJakob Aumiller\, piano \nWhat does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors\, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding rhythmic drive — premiered at a charity concert performed by an orchestra of friends and fellow composers. Both works emerged from profound creative kinship and community\, proof that greatness rarely stands alone. \nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 \nBeethoven: Symphony No. 7
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-masterworks-1-fellowship-2/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260731T182929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124112Z
UID:95852-1790451000-1790458200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theater
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-somethings-afoot-7/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260718T013652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T210530Z
UID:95183-1790449200-1790460000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Joe Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents Joe Zimmerman. All Ages • Seated Show • Limited number of premium seating tickets available. Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so excited to welcome back Joe Zimmerman to The Grey Eagle!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/joe-zimmerman/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260728T194427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T110003Z
UID:95723-1790449200-1790456400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Joe Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:SEATED SHOW\nLIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE \nMODELFACE COMEDY PRESENTS: JOE ZIMMERMAN \nModelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so excited to welcome back Joe Zimmerman to The Grey Eagle! \nKnown for his inventive writing style and playful persona\, Joe grew up in Morgantown\, West Virginia\, and started his comedy career in North Carolina after graduating Davidson College. In 2012\, he moved to New York City\, which quickly led to appearances on The Late Late Show and John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show\, and his resume has since grown to include The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, Conan on TBS\, Last Comic Standing\, his own Comedy Central Half Hour. \nJoe’s first solo album Smiling at Wolves reached number two on iTunes\, and Paste Magazine named him one of 10 best comedians from the south. His second album\, Innocence\, is played regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and in 2019 he recorded a Dry Bar special with 1.5 million views on YouTube. \nHis first one-hour special\, Cult Classic\, came out on Hulu in 2023. It was directed by Nate Bargatze\, filmed live at The Grey Eagle in Asheville\, and The Comedy Bureau called it “one of the best specials of the year”. \nJoe is also a writer\, having contributed humor pieces to The New Yorker and The New York Times.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/joe-zimmerman-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260728T230439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105956Z
UID:95727-1790443800-1790451000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Kyley Byrd w/ The High Mountain Flyers
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Kyley Byrd and the High Mountain Flyers Kyley Byrd is a singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist familiar to the Asheville music scene for two decades. Her sultry voice delivers a variety of musical styles with honest and heartfelt energy. Kyley is joined by the High Mountain Flyers (the “High MF’ers”). On guitar\, Mark Fuller\, lead\, and Mark Chester on rhythm guitar. Joined by JD Smith on electric bass. All three MF’ers are vocalists and songwriters as well. With pleasant harmonies and a laid back approach\, Kyley and the band perform a mix of original songs and cover songs with their own unique style and personality.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-kyley-byrd-w-the-high-mountain-flyers/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260724T175202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T153145Z
UID:95625-1790424000-1790445600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Haywood Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Haywood Harvest\, the Cottage’s fall market is back on Saturday\, September 26th from 12-6[\, at 387 Haywood Road. We’ll be celebrating this spooky season with a ren faire-inspired pumpkin patch spreading between our parking lot\, and the large lot behind Cellarest Brewery with more hoopla\, entertainment\, and commitment to theme than ever before. \nNice Time Glass\, Your Local Haunt\, and Woodland Tattoo will be opening our doors for the shops\, hot glass demonstrations\, a metal pour activity\, food and beverage offerings\, live performances\, a maker’s market\, flash tattoos\, and of course pumpkins for sale!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/haywood-harvest/
LOCATION:Nice Time Glass\, 387 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nice Time Glass":MAILTO:nicetimeglass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T230000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260512T164745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T014255Z
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SUMMARY:Damien Jurado: 'All hits & no misses tour' w/ St. Yuma
DESCRIPTION:“Play on\, there’s no such thing as better days\,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger\,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star\, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist\, it’s clear these are\, at the least\, very good days for Jurado on the creative front. In these 12 songs\, which evoke half-recalled dreams and overheard conversations\, the cosmic rushes headlong into the autobiographical and specific moments on the clock fade from past to future to scenes set only in the eternal now. Playing out like a backlot documentary filmed on the location of an unnamed TV or film set—maybe a sitcom taping\, or perhaps it’s a low budget science fiction B-movie\, or could it be a talk show?—the album is populated by performers awaiting call times\, camera operators praying for their shot\, and studio audiences rapt with anticipation. The stars here eschew glitz and glamor. Instead\, they wander grocery stores and parking lots in the verdant Pacific Northwest and the desert Southwest\, looking for payphones and a sense of purpose. Produced by Jurado with multi-instrumentalist Josh Gordon and recording engineer Alex Bush at Sonikwire studio in Irvine\,CA\, Jurado’s home away from home and musical headquarters\, the record’s compositions are among the most musically rich in his vast discography\, encompassing romantic AM gold\, ‘60s psychedelia\, driving rock & roll\, Latin shuffles\, and left of the dial ambiance. Strings swell\, melodic bass bubbles\, and piano sparkles\, undergirding Jurado’s unmistakable voice\, at once intimately present and ghostly\, grounded in the here and now but capable\, at any moment\, of drifting off into the divinatory. Following threads established by 2021’s The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania\, the album sees Jurado embracing his auteur era\, penning vignettes that arrive with little fanfare and depart quicker than you might suspect\, only to linger long after they wrap. Seeking a skeleton key to decipher the action is beside the point—Jurado’s songs are worlds meant to be lived in\, not picked apart—but on the beatific single “What Happened To The Class Of ‘65?” the singer imagines himself as both the viewer and the viewed\, the eye behind the camera and its subject. This emotional and spiritual transference animates Reggae Film Star. Like a masterful director\, Jurado offers motivation to the listener\, staring unblinkingly from the mise-en-scène in your mind. “Look into the camera\,” he commands on “The Day Of The Robot\,” “One more time with anger/And sadness/I believe you.” A quarter-century in\, Jurado remains gripped by his visions and driven by an unmatched creative drive. Reggae Film Star is one of Damien Jurado’s finest works to date\, a stunning new feature from one of indie rock’s most cinematic figures. Here on this sound stage\, you are the camera\, you are the scene\, you are the setting\, and you are the viewer. Please try not to blink. -Jason P. Woodbury
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/damien-jurado-all-hits-no-misses-tour-w-st-yuma/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260729T050128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105950Z
UID:95733-1790366400-1790373600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Damien Jurado: ‘All hits & no misses tour’ w/ St. Yuma
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nDAMIEN JURADO\n“Play on\, there’s no such thing as better days\,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger\,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star\, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist\, it’s clear these are\, at the least\, very good days for Jurado on the creative front. In these 12 songs\, which evoke half-recalled dreams and overheard conversations\, the cosmic rushes headlong into the autobiographical and specific moments on the clock fade from past to future to scenes set only in the eternal now. Playing out like a backlot documentary filmed on the location of an unnamed TV or film set—maybe a sitcom taping\, or perhaps it’s a low budget science fiction B-movie\, or could it be a talk show?—the album is populated by performers awaiting call times\, camera operators praying for their shot\, and studio audiences rapt with anticipation. The stars here eschew glitz and glamor. Instead\, they wander grocery stores and parking lots in the verdant Pacific Northwest and the desert Southwest\, looking for payphones and a sense of purpose. Produced by Jurado with multi-instrumentalist Josh Gordon and recording engineer Alex Bush at Sonikwire studio in Irvine\,CA\, Jurado’s home away from home and musical headquarters\, the record’s compositions are among the most musically rich in his vast discography\, encompassing romantic AM gold\, ‘60s psychedelia\, driving rock & roll\, Latin shuffles\, and left of the dial ambiance. Strings swell\, melodic bass bubbles\, and piano sparkles\, undergirding Jurado’s unmistakable voice\, at once intimately present and ghostly\, grounded in the here and now but capable\, at any moment\, of drifting off into the divinatory. Following threads established by 2021’s The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania\, the album sees Jurado embracing his auteur era\, penning vignettes that arrive with little fanfare and depart quicker than you might suspect\, only to linger long after they wrap. Seeking a skeleton key to decipher the action is beside the point—Jurado’s songs are worlds meant to be lived in\, not picked apart—but on the beatific single “What Happened To The Class Of ‘65?” the singer imagines himself as both the viewer and the viewed\, the eye behind the camera and its subject. This emotional and spiritual transference animates Reggae Film Star. Like a masterful director\, Jurado offers motivation to the listener\, staring unblinkingly from the mise-en-scène in your mind. “Look into the camera\,” he commands on “The Day Of The Robot\,” “One more time with anger/And sadness/I believe you.” A quarter-century in\, Jurado remains gripped by his visions and driven by an unmatched creative drive. Reggae Film Star is one of Damien Jurado’s finest works to date\, a stunning new feature from one of indie rock’s most cinematic figures. Here on this sound stage\, you are the camera\, you are the scene\, you are the setting\, and you are the viewer. Please try not to blink. -Jason P. Woodbury \nST. YUMA
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/damien-jurado-all-hits-no-misses-tour-w-st-yuma-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260731T182750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124106Z
UID:95849-1790364600-1790371800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theater
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-somethings-afoot-6/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T191414
CREATED:20260716T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214805Z
UID:95099-1790362800-1790373600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Dinner on Wall Street
DESCRIPTION:Dinner on Wall Street is a one-night-only luxury dining experience created to bring Asheville’s most creative and influential voices together around one table. Held during the anniversary weekend of Tropical Storm Helene\, the event offers an opportunity to celebrate the people\, partnerships\, and shared vision carrying Western North Carolina forward.\nFor one evening\, historic Wall Street will become an elegant open-air dining room where more than 200 guests\, including business leaders\, artists\, entrepreneurs\, philanthropists\, nonprofit leaders\, elected officials\, and creative professionals\, will enjoy a four-course dinner\, premium open bar\, and live music.\nDesigned to encourage authentic conversation and future collaboration\, each guest will complete a profile before the event\, allowing organizers to thoughtfully curate every table. Dinner on Wall Street is more than a meal; it is an invitation to connect\, exchange ideas\, and imagine Asheville’s next chapter together.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dinner-on-wall-street/
LOCATION:34 Wall Street\, 34 Wall Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terran Ward Events":MAILTO:dinneronwallst@gmail.com
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