The Laurel of Asheville

GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST
2026-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year.
Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers to embark on a captivating journey through his work. He achieves this by harnessing the power of strong contrasts, intricate textures, and graceful movements. In doing so, he not only captures the essence of humanity but also pays homage to the beauty of the natural world. Sam’s art has left an indelible mark, finding its way into numerous collections across the country. His ability to evoke profound emotions and stir the imagination resonates with art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show - 10th Anniversary Special - 11/27-12/20
2026-11-27 - 2026-12-20 | Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Celebrate ten dazzling years of holiday cheer at Flat Rock Playhouse!
For a decade, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas has been the cherished gathering that brings our community together, where Broadway sparkle meets small-town heart and the spirit of the season takes center stage.
This year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the songs you can’t wait to hear — the holiday hits and beloved carols you ask for every year, delivered with fa-la-la flair and show-stopping shine.
Join us for a spectacular celebration that is wrapped in joy, tied with tradition, and topped with a bow of pure Playhouse magic.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Don't Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
2026-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC, 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…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.
Secret Comedians.
No 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!
You 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.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, 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.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Rumpelstiltskin - Playhouse Jr. - 11/12-11/15
2026-11-12 - 2026-11-15 | Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
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A world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold, grit, and a touch of magic, set to a captivating score that fuses folk, rap, and percussion.
The kingdom is in crisis, the villagers are hungry, and their future rests in the hands of a poor miller’s daughter. Her only hope is a daring bargain with a mysterious stranger — one that tests the worth of a name, the power of trust, and the courage to spark change.
This new musical explores the cost of greed and the grace of kindness, reminding us that what truly matters can’t be measured in gold.
Be the first to experience a brand-new American musical by Ben Mackel, developed through the Playhouse Jr. Licensing New Works Initiative. Created entirely under our roof, this world premiere offers new theatre for all — big and small — continuing a bright new chapter of storytelling from the Playhouse’s stage to the world’s.
Event Times:
11/12 – 7pm, 11/13 – 7pm, 11/14 – 2pm & 6pm , 11/15 – 2pm

GALLERY WALK – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Meet and talk with Anne Strutz during the Gallery Walk in November.
Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel, and all elements of the composition must work in unity. She has been working with pastels for over 20 years, utilizing her formal education, experience in fashion and textile design and more to create incredible pastels full of energy.

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
2026-11-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us — Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes — up to 5 minutes.
This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic.
We don’t punch down y’all!
Sign ups at 6pm and shows starts at 6:30pm and it’s show up and go up! Located in the Comedy Basement at The RAD Brew Co.
All are welcome for the audience, however hecklers will be asked to leave
Free event, Suggested $10 donations are highly encouraged
Hosted by Erin Terry, Danny Felix and Linda Barsi
Stick around after the mic for our Joke Writing Workshop at 8pm

Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour
2026-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour
Jazz duo Dana & Alden have always had a wanderlust, something they credit to their maternal grandfather. Affectionately known as Papa, he was the kind of person others naturally gravitate towards. It was a photograph from one of his trips to Asia that inspired the Eugene, OR duo’s new album Papa’s Boat. In the image Papa is looking out across the horizon and stood next to his boat Sŵn y Môr (Welsh for “Sound of the Sea.”)
“I think so much of what Alden and I are doing comes from just watching him live his own unique life,” says Dana. Alden agrees. “His emboldened, passionate personality gave us permission to be our own selves, to be unconventional and draw outside of the box.”
Recorded with Malcolm Catto in London in March 2025, Papa’s Boat combines all their childhood love and global experience to create an ecstatic sound built on Dana’s saxophone and Alden’s drums. Recorded with the duo’s backing band, Ebba Dankel (vocals and keys), Andrew Mitchell (bass), Eli Torgersen (vocals and guitar) and Salim Charvet (sax and synths), Papa’s Boat is rooted in jazz but pulling influence from indie, pop, rap, bossa nova, and beyond. A hypnotic combination of sax and buzzing synths on “Lighthouse” sets the tone for an album that uses water as both a reflective surface and a body to get lost in. Elsewhere there are collaborations with Mei Semones, Melanie Charles, and legendary Brazilian songwriter Marcos Valle, a hero figure to the band who appears on “El Gaucho” and “Friendship Is A Boat.”
Throughout its runtime Papa’s Boat sails purposefully between memories of the past and visions of a brighter future. It doesn’t just commemorate their Papa as a beloved character, but shares him with the world.

Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour
2026-10-28 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour
All Ages
Standing Room Only
ETHAN REGAN
Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. He’s had a fair share of significant viral moments, but he’s also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. As a songwriter, he’s both intensely introspective and sharply self-aware, espousing the importance of self-care with sensitivity.. In this respect, he makes timeless music with a modern mindset. Beyond playing instruments and singing, this Charlotte native with a restless, road-worn spirit personally grabs the reins and produces, mixes, and masters his own songs. He has tallied nearly 100 million streams, received critical acclaim, and captivated sold-out rooms as a proven headliner. Creatively, he doesn’t follow a formula. You’re just as likely to encounter a breezy chord progression in one of his tunes as you are to hear a rowdy and boisterous horn section or big screen-size
strings. Hitting the road, he shined on bills with Sam Barber and Rainbow Kitten Surprise as well as Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker. Ethan’s self-produced 2025 EP, honey honey honey, saw him gain further traction with “get by” and “spaceman.” In the EP’s wake, he canvased the country, headlining his “I Almost Graduated” Tour and releasing the likes of “fool” and “sweet hunger.” Looking forward, his artistry remains an unapologetic and unfiltered reflection of who he is. You’ll feel like you know him a little better on a series of 2026 singles for Columbia Records and his forthcoming debut album, “YOUNG REGAN.”
LILY KERSHAW
The strongest tool Lily Kershaw wields is her voice, both in the simmering ferocity it carries and the poetry it speaks. For sophomore album Arcadia, she is ultimately telling a story of acceptance, both of herself and the great mystery that is the universe. Together with producer Ben Cooper (Radical Face), Lily takes her classic folk-tinged songs and weaves warmer analog sounds like organ, harpsichord and guitar with cinematic force, creating her most intimate release to date. In song and spirit, Lily is an old soul, but upon initial meeting she’s kinetic, ebullient, lively, and kind, quick with a joke and an infectious smile. Lily is a compulsive creator, she jots down melodies and lyrics as she’s wandering through her days.

9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour
2026-10-24 10:00 - 2026-10-25 16:00 | Beaverdam Road, Asheville, Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
A self-guided tour of artists’ studios in North Asheville’s beautiful Beaverdam Valley.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – GEOFF BARBEY, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
2026-10-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Meet and watch original oil artist Geoff Barbey as he demonstrates his talents.
After a 25-year career in advertising and marketing, Geoff felt the pull back to the canvas, rediscovering a love that emerged as a child touring museums in New York City with his grandmother. He was particularly drawn to the Impressionist paintings and completely captivated by landscape artists like George Inness, John Singer Sargent, and all the Hudson River School painters. The way they captured the beauty of nature and the interplay of light and shadow left a lasting impression on me. Today, his paintings are part of many private collections, serving as a testament to the enduring power of his vision and commitment to the art of painting.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
2026-10-15 10:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801
This is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 artists will have their work for sale, ranging from fine jewelry to handcrafted furniture to handwoven garments and more, including representation from Qualla Arts, the artisan cooperative of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. There are artist demonstrations throughout the event all four days, and live mountain music on Saturday and Sunday.

Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
2026-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC, 28806
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Small snacks available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Outside snacks allowed.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…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.
Secret Comedians.
No 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!
You 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.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, 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.
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN - DAY 2
2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics.
In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo dye. We will also learn to prepare an indigo vat and how to prepare fabric to dye with scouring techniques. Students can expect to make pillow or napkin sized sample pieces and a cotton scarf. An additional small piece of clothing to upcycle can be brought from home.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JERRY MAXEY, BASKET AND MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
2026-10-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery.
Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and seagrass cord, and lathe turned wood bases, rings and rims. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade original, even when he makes a second piece with the same construction. The wood incorporated in his basketry is all found wood, generally trees that have fallen in storms, and the wooden elements have all the variety that nature provides. Once the wood has been turned, he leaves them indoors for at least three weeks to cure and stabilize. Then he does a final sanding and finishes each piece with pure tung oil. The rattan spokes are then attached to the wood to construct the basket, weaving in the colors and patterns as he goes. When completed, he finishes the entire piece with tung oil to bring out the colors and produce a slightly aged patina to the work.

2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN - DAY 1
2026-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics.
In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo dye. We will also learn to prepare an indigo vat and how to prepare fabric to dye with scouring techniques. Students can expect to make pillow or napkin sized sample pieces and a cotton scarf. An additional small piece of clothing to upcycle can be brought from home.
Suitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels.

Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
2026-10-03 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
LUNA
Luna 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.
Other 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.
Now 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.
SISTER RAY DAVIES
Sister 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.

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
2026-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery
Witching 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.
This show is ages 21+
Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm
Tickets $18

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition
2026-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge!
Eyes 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.
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 Premium Seating

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
2026-10-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be on site to demonstrate some of her techniques and experiences in watercolor painting.
Rebecca 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”.

GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October.
Rebecca 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”.

Sister Act - Flat Rock Playhouse - 10/2-10/25
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-25 | Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides out in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Suddenly, the sequins are swapped for habits, and the nightclub turns into a nave. But when Deloris brings her unholy amount of soul to the choir loft, heaven gets a whole new groove.
Sister Act is a holy-rolling, soul-lifting celebration of sisterhood, second chances, and songs that raise the roof. As Deloris helps the sisters find their voices, they just might change her heart in return.
Part divine comedy, part disco revival, it’s proof that a little funk — and a lot of faith — can turn any sanctuary into a showstopper.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Damien Jurado: 'All hits & no misses tour' w/ St. Yuma
2026-09-25 20:00 - 23:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
“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

2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | The White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Mark your calendar for the Black Mountain Blues Experience—a powerful celebration of blues in all its styles, set in the charming mountain town of Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this annual event brings together blues legends, Grammy-nominated artists, and International Blues Challenge (IBC) award winners, along with some of the most exciting regional talent on the scene today. Across an immersive weekend, audiences will experience unforgettable live performances—from electrifying evening sets to intimate acoustic moments that honor the deep roots and evolving spirit of the blues.
More than a festival, the Black Mountain Blues Experience is a gathering place for music lovers, artists, visitors, and locals to come together and celebrate the energy, creativity, and small-town charm that make Black Mountain a destination unlike anywhere else.
Additional artist announcements, schedules, tickets, and special events will be released soon. Join us for the inaugural Black Mountain Blues Experience and experience the music in the mountains https://blackmountainblues.org/

Beginner Shoemaking, Oxford or Derby
2026-09-20 12:00 - 2026-12-13 16:00 | Deborah’s School of Shoemaking, 121 Montana Avenue, Asheville, 28806
Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all the skills required for making a pair of shoes by hand and is taught through demonstrations and instruction. Some of the skills covered in the course include: measuring, fitting and modifying lasts for your feet, pattern making, skiving, sewing, lasting, soling, pegging and finishing leather. Each class time lasts four hours.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JOHN DAVIS HELD, ORIGINAL OIL AND PASTEL ARTIST
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work.
In his many travels, John spent several months living in an African Hut before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. John’s oil paintings are strongly influenced by the Hudson River School, the Luminism movement, and the masters of the Renaissance. His pastels, with their beautiful pure pigments, are like no other artist’s. All of his work is known for having a strong sense of light and peace. He currently draws inspiration from the wildlife in Western North Carolina which include visiting bears, extraordinary birds, his beautiful wife, and their four cats.

Heritage Weekend
2026-09-19 10:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 | Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States
Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

Escape to the Page! A Creative Writing Adventure
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Escape to the Page, facilitated by Sondra Hall, is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!
We’ll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while sidestepping our inner critic. This is a come-as-you-are party! Everyone is invited to share their work, but there is no obligation to do so. This class is generative—we will not be critiquing or workshopping writing.
Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
Online via Zoom
Sliding Scale Registration | $275 / $300 / $325

Centennial Sounds Presents Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins and Hannah Mayree
2026-09-14 19:00 | Folk School Festival Barn, 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, 28902
Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices
Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community in Western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.
