BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Laurel of Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T162752 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250626T200711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214734Z UID:81271-0-1752433200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Heritage Fire DESCRIPTION:Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday\, July 13\, the all-inclusive\, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans\, each grilling globally inspired\, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. Brought to you by top culinary event producers a21\, Heritage Fire educates consumers and offers hands-on experience with honest food sourced straight from the farm. \nAn all-star cast of top chefs from Asheville and beyond will be on-site serving up delicious bites prepared over live fire. Participating talent include Alex and Ashleigh Baxevanis (Feta Flav Greek Taverna)\, Benjamin Sullivan (Cranford Bros BBQ)\, Brett Suess (The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm)\, Daniel Valladares (Root & Bone)\, Fernando Desa (Goya Foods)\, Jason Sweeney (Asheville Proper)\, Mike Rednak (Indaco)\, Mountain Madre (Mountain Madre)\, Tory Bogin (Claywood)\, Tyler Slade (Bargello) and more! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/heritage-fire/ LOCATION:The Horse Shoe Farm\, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive\, Hendersonville\, 28791 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HF_NYC_Selects-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20240223T163858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T133946Z UID:66956-1710493200-1740758400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians DESCRIPTION:On view from March 15\, 2024 through February 28\, 2025\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience.\nFeaturing objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty’ is designed to educate visitors about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ autonomy\, its relationship with the federal government\, and how the tribe has defined its own relationship with its land\, people\, and culture. \nThe Museum of the Cherokee People is the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)\, one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes alongside Cherokee Nation and the United Keetowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The EBCI is a self-governed\, autonomous nation with over 16\,000 enrolled members living around the world—it has its own laws\, elections\, and government—and is the only federally recognized Tribal Nation within the boundaries of what is currently known as North Carolina. \nIn this exhibition\, visitors will learn how\, through adaptability and innovation\, the EBCI has combated attempts to eradicate\, remove\, and assimilate its people and remained on the Qualla Boundary—57\,000 acres (0.00067661% of the original Cherokee territory) which is owned by the EBCI and held in trust by the federal government. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sov%c2%b7er%c2%b7eign%c2%b7ty-expressions-in-sovereignty-of-the-eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians/ LOCATION:Museum of the Cherokee People\, 589 Tsali Blvd.\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sovereignty-Gold-Iron-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the Cherokee People":MAILTO:communications@motcp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241213T211132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213006Z UID:76532-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241213T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213014Z UID:76536-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection-2/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241213T202704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212840Z UID:76518-1730458800-1747072800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum presents Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects. The suite of lithographic drawings by Robert Morris presents a series of ideas for ten works of art shaped out of earth\, atmospheric conditions\, and built environments. Created in 1969\, the series marks an important moment when artists began to reimagine what art could be. Morris was a pioneer in conceptual art working at the forefront of Minimalism\, Process art\, and Land art. \nImage: Robert Morris\, “Piles and Pits\,” from the “Earth Projects” series\, 1969\, color lithograph\, 20 13/16 × 27 7/8 inches. Museum purchase\, 2006.22.07.61d. © 2024 The Estate of Robert Morris / Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-anti-form-robert-morriss-earth-projects/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2006.22.07.61d_New.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241115T224255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004156Z UID:75941-1737295200-1742745600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training DESCRIPTION:January 19th – March26th\, 2025 | 10 Consecutive Sundays |2-4PM EST\n20 Hours Total (Live Sessions with Recordings Available) \nIn a world where anxiety\, stress\, and trauma are increasingly prevalent\, particularly in the aftermath of recent societal events\, there’s a growing need for practices that provide genuine support and healing. This Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training offers a deeply restorative journey that will give you powerful tools to heal the nervous system. \nThis training is for those who wish to deepen their self-care in 2025. \nThe training is also designed for yoga teachers\, holistic health practitioners and behavioral health professionals seeking to make a tangible difference in the lives of their students\, clients\, or communities. Qigong and Gentle Yoga exercises\, many which require no mat are effective\, holistic practices for stress relief\, trauma healing\, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a yoga teacher\, a wellness professional\, or someone seeking personal transformation\, this training will empower you to support those in need of genuine care and healing. \nThroughout the 20 hours of live\, interactive sessions\, you’ll learn: \n-Breathing Techniques that trigger the relaxation response\, calming the nervous system\n-Dynamic Warm-ups from Qigong and Yoga to release joint tension and increase mobility\n-Active Breathing Exercises to help release anxiety and circulate healing energy throughout the body\n-Heart Salutations\, an accessible alternative to Sun Salutations that promotes heart-opening and flexibility\n-Shaking Like a Tree\, a fun yet profound trauma-release technique to shake off stress\n-Tapping – acupuncture-style healing without needles to release blockages and calm the mind\n -Whole-Body Self-Massage and Acupressure for deep relaxation and self-care\n -Meditation Practices that support grounding\, emotional balance\, and self-compassion\n-Heart-Centered Poetry that uplifts and inspires\, bringing emotional healing to the soul \nThese practices are not only restorative for your own well-being but are designed to offer profound benefits for anyone struggling with anxiety\, stress\, or the weight of the modern world. With the current epidemic of anxiety and mental health challenges\, particularly post-election\, now is the time to integrate healing practices that nurture the nervous system and help individuals find calm and resilience. \nThis training will help you to:\n– Support nervous system healing by offering accessible techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress.\n– As a yoga teacher\, you will diversify your offerings and stand out by adding Qigong-infused Yoga® reaching an audience drawn Qigong and to a gentle and accessible approach to self-care.\n– As a holistic health practitioner or therapist\, you will have tools clients can use any time to cultivate self-compassion and deal with anxiety and blocks effectively.\n– Foster emotional resilience as you embark upon a healing journey with like minded people who share you love of holistic health.\n– Deepen your personal practice and explore the synergies between Qigong and Yoga and their role in healing the body\, mind and heart. \nDetails:\n– Dates: January 19th – March th\, 2025 (10 Sundays)\n– Time: 6-8 PM PST (Live attendance is strongly encouraged; recordings available)\n– Location: Online: Join from anywhere! \nLed by Lynne Nicole Smith\, a trauma-informed practitioner and creator of Qigong Infused Yoga®\, this training brings together 25 years of expertise in Qigong\, Yoga\, and holistic healing. Lynne is passionate about providing accessible\, life-changing practices that help individuals manage stress\, heal trauma\, and find peace in their daily lives. She is dedicated to supporting both practitioners and their students in cultivating healing\, resilience\, and self-compassion in an ever-demanding world. \n“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi \nJoin us in 2025 for this nourishing healing journey! \nhttps://qigonginfusedyoga.com/teacher-training/ URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/qigong-infused-yoga-online-training/ LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-15-at-5.40.32 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Qigong Infused Yoga%E2%84%A2":MAILTO:lynnenicole@qigonginfusedyoga.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241213T145729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212858Z UID:76507-1737649800-1741370400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets featuring the work of master puppeteer Hobey Ford will be on view at Warren Wilson College from January 23rd to March 7th\, 2025. \nWarren Wilson’s Art Department is excited to host an exhibition of rod\, foam\, and shadow puppets by the award winning puppeteer\, Hobey Ford. On display will be characters\, stories and set pieces from a range of tales from Ford’s previous shows including a few puppets from friend and mentor Clyde Hollifield. This exhibition will explore how puppetry can engage the imagination of audiences of all ages\, while sharing the process of puppet construction and showcasing Ford’s contributions to the craft. \nWinner of the UNIMA Citation for Excellence and 3 Jim Henson Foundation grants\, Hobey Ford is known for his excellence in puppetry performance and craft and his skill as a master storyteller. Hobey utilizes his artistic studies from the State University of New York and UNCA to design and construct all of his Golden Rod puppets. His performances present puppetry styles and tales from around the world and feature puppetry styles he has created such as the Peepers hand puppets and his well-loved “Foamies” puppets made from large blocks of foam with inventive mechanisms to create life-like movements. Hobey tours internationally and trains teachers through his involvement with the Kennedy Center of the Northwest Film Forum. \nThe exhibition opening reception is on January 23rd from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. The Elizabeth Holden Gallery is open M-F\, 10- 4pm and Saturdays 1-4pm. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-wondrous-world-of-hobey-fords-golden-rod-puppets/ LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024_FINALhobeyford.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T184500 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250118T211901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203148Z UID:77278-1739379600-1739385900@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:Unconditional Love!\nTo have love for yourself\, loved ones\, and for people in your community. To have compassion and love them in an authentic way. Unconditional Love is not always easy\, because we as humans get into judging\, projecting\, blaming and just plain do not like the person\, because of how they look\, dress\, smell or have different points of view on life than you. If we could just take a breath and see them in an authentic way and have compassion for them\, then the love will shine through! \nHomewood\, 19 Zillicoa\, Asheville\, NC\, 5:00-6:45pm\, $15-25 sliding scale\, no one turned away. \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! \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! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-25/ LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/nick-fewings-7bRoTi_Qaa4-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250213T130707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T130707Z UID:77881-1739383200-1739386800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Real Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theology for Faith In Times of Crisis DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a beloved pastor and theologian whose work has blessed countless people around the world. Christians especially have cherished his practical theology\, approachable writing style\, and prophetic vision. This Epiphany chapel study will engage Bonhoeffer’s works to help us learn how to be faithful in times of political and social upheaval. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-real-dietrich-bonhoeffer-theology-for-faith-in-times-of-crisis/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ExploreAVL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250122T191214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004945Z UID:77387-1739386800-1739392200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:YAMATO The Drummers of Japan DESCRIPTION:人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength \nTake a thrilling\, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition\, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength\, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program\, which challenges the influence of artificial intelligence on art. Back by popular demand\, this troupe’s explosively percussive performances evoke “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse\, Hanover\, Germany) to prove there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yamato-the-drummers-of-japan/ LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/yamato_1920x1005.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241123T181647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190620Z UID:76131-1739386800-1739394000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: Hub New Music + Yaz Lancaster DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Hub New Music\, performing a dynamic program including compositions by Angélica Negrón\, Elijah Daniel Smith\, Nico Muhly\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Andrew Norman\, and a new commissioned work by Yaz Lancaster.\n—–\nHub New Music \nCalled “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe\, Hub New Music is a “prime mover of piping hot 21st century repertoire” (the Washington Post). Founded in 2013\, the “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) has commissioned dozens of new works for its distinctive ensemble of flute\, clarinet\, violin\, and cello. Hub actively collaborates with today’s most celebrated composers on projects that traverse today’s rich musical landscape. \nRecent and upcoming performances include concerts presented by the Kennedy Center\, Seattle Symphony\, Kaufman Music Center\, Suntory Hall (Tokyo)\, the Williams Center for the Arts\, Yale Schwarzman Center\, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center\, King’s Place (London)\, Soka Performing Arts Center\, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music\, and the Celebrity Series of Boston. \nTo celebrate its recent 10th anniversary\, Hub co-commissioned and premiered new works by Angélica Negrón\, Nico Muhly\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Andrew Norman\, Jessica Meyer\, and Donnacha Dennehy. Upcoming commissioning projects include substantial electroacoustic works by Christopher Cerrone and Daniel Wohl (2025); a work by Yaz Lancaster co-created with Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center (2025); and a collaborative project with composer\, vocalist\, and multi-instrumentalist Bora Yoon (2026). \nHub New Music’s recordings have garnered consistent acclaim. The group’s most recent record with Silkroad’s Kojiro Umezaki\, a distance\, intertwined\, features five works for Hub and shakuhachi\, which award-winning multimedia hub I Care if You Listen called “beautiful\, haunting music that presents a clear and authentic dialog between varied cultural paradigms and traditions.” Hub’s debut album\, Soul House\, released on New Amsterdam Records\, was called “ingenious and unequivocally gorgeous” (Boston Globe) and “intensely poignant.” (Textura) In 2022\, Hub’s album with Carlos Simon\, Requiem for the Enslaved \, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Classical Composition. \nHub is also dedicated to educating\, inspiring and guiding future generations of artists. The ensemble has been a guest at leading institutions including Princeton University\, University of Michigan\, University of Southern California\, and Indiana University. In 2021\, Hub was a resident ensemble for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship program for high school aged composers. As part of its 10th anniversary celebration\, Hub designed a fellowship program with the Luna Lab in NYC that was awarded to Luna Lab alumna Sage Shurman. \nHub New Music is Michael Avitabile (flutes)\, Gleb Kanasevich (clarinets)\, Magnolia Rohrer (violin/viola)\, and Jesse Christeson (cello). Currently based in Detroit\, the ensemble’s name is inspired by its founding city of Boston’s reputation as a hub of innovation. Hub New Music is exclusively represented by Unfinished Side. \n(Photo by Clay Larsen)\n——-\nYaz Lancaster \nYaz Lancaster (they/them) is an experimental artist whose practice is grounded in queer\, DIY\, and liberatory frameworks. Their work utilizes improvisatory forms\, electroacoustic composition\, sampling/collage\, and relational aesthetics. Cultivation of care & intimacy\, Marxist praxis\, and accessibility are priorities of their artistic ethos. \nYaz performs as violinist\, vocalist\, electronic musician & steel pannist in a variety of genres and settings. They’ve had the opportunity to perform at Lincoln Center\, The Shed\, MoMA\, National Sawdust\, Public Records\, Roulette Intermedium\, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival\, MASS MoCA and The Poetry Project – as well as iconic DIY spaces like Trans Pecos & Nublu. Their debut album AmethYst released in April 2023 on people | places | records (PPR). Currently\, Yaz performs solo sets with violin/voice + extended techniques & electronics that comprise improvisations\, songs\, and composed music; and with their ambient/noise duo project medium. with gg200bpm (aka gg). \nThey’ve worked with artists including Andrew Noseworthy\, Andy Akiho\, BAKUDI SCREAM\, ContaQt\, Dorothy Carlos\, Leilehua Lanzilotti\, Lisel\, JACK Quartet\, Jacolby Satterwhite\, Massa Nera\, Miss Grit\, Nyokabi Kariuki\, and Wadada Leo Smith. Yaz has been commissioned by A Far Cry\, Beth Morrison Projects\, Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center (with Hub New Music)\, Brooklyn Youth Chorus\, Castle of our Skins\, the Minnesota Philharmonic; and Opera Philadelphia – for which they created PAPER TIGER (2023) with filmmaker Sean Pecknold. Recent projects include scoring + music directing Asia Stewart’s evening-length Fabric Softener at The Shed\, a chamber work for International Contemporary Ensemble (2025)\, and collaboration(s) + offerings with PTP Vision collective. \nYaz is currently a label manager of PPR & a freelance music/arts writer. They hold degrees in violin & poetry from NYU. They enjoy powerlifting\, poetics of horror\, digital (sub)cultures\, QTPOC-led raves\, and being an Aquarius stellium. Yaz lives in Lenapehoking (Harlem\, NYC) with their little dog Nori. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-hub-new-music-yaz-lancaster/ LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hub-New-Music-and-Yaz-Lancaster-Featured-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250203T164708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164708Z UID:77614-1739388600-1739395800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico DESCRIPTION:Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years\, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances\, transformative dance training\, and enduring community engagement experiences. Join Bardo Arts Center as we watch Ballet Hispánico perform new and beloved works from their 50-year history. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Ballet Hispánico on Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of Ballet Hispánico. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ballet-hispanico-2/ LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/24513865.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250122T191431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004952Z UID:77391-1739473200-1739478600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:YAMATO The Drummers of Japan DESCRIPTION:人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength \nTake a thrilling\, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition\, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength\, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program\, which challenges the influence of artificial intelligence on art. Back by popular demand\, this troupe’s explosively percussive performances evoke “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse\, Hanover\, Germany) to prove there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yamato-the-drummers-of-japan-2/ LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/yamato_1920x1005-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241218T074048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143943Z UID:76627-1739473200-1739480400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! \nYIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their dating trauma. Nothing more hilarious than other peoples bad dates and failures.\n​ \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yikes-dating-disaster-comedy-with-sarah-love-3/ LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2_20240726_165334_0001.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241218T200439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143948Z UID:76646-1739529000-1739534400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:An Artful Journey: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt DESCRIPTION:The Artful Journey with Julianna Caro continues! After an exciting fall looking at art exhibitions on Impressionism\, the Harlem Renaissance\, John Singer Sargent\, and the Venice Biennale\, this winter we will gather to explore three new topics: Siena and the Rise of Painting\, Black Artists and Ancient Egypt\, 1876–Now\, and Leap Before You Look: A History of Black Mountain College. \nEach Artful Journey will begin with coffee\, tea\, and pastries followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian and curator Julianna Caro. We will enjoy time to connect with each other and be curious about past and present art and artists. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/an-artful-journey-black-artists-and-ancient-egypt/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/An-Artful-Journey-Series-2-Web-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250120T172648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T135722Z UID:77314-1739530800-1739552400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Fall In Love With Asheville Again!! DESCRIPTION:Fall In Love with Asheville Again!\nat 362 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District\nSaturday\, February 15th\nParty starts at 5:00…..musicians…..food and beverages\n….and some incredible art! \n362 Depot Street artists are throwing open their doors\, and inviting anyone wanting to Fall in Love With Asheville Again to drop in this Friday or Saturday. We will be celebrating love in Asheville. \nSo much passion is in the art at 362 Depot Street. Each of the ten artists paint and sculpt what they love—and it shows. Whether it is capturing the essence of our mountains….endangered species….adding movement and vibrancy to normal everyday scenes…..or simply creating something that has never been….there are exciting things happening at 362 Depot. \n Saturday night there will be live music — and some awesome art. A couple wanna-be-chefs will have an assortment of goodies. And of course there is always wine and beer. \nMeet the creators of the art\, and have an evening of fun with fellow art enthusiasts. The passion that goes into this art makes it a perfect gift on Valentine’s weekend. Imagine finding and buying a piece you both like….what a great memory! Or buy something special for yourself\, and brighten up your space at home or work. Time to Fall In Love With Asheville Again. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fall-in-love-with-asheville-again/ LOCATION:362 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 362 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeeSantorini_Deep-Heart__acrylic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="362 Depot Street Gallery":MAILTO:santorini.art.studio@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250121T152327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T005001Z UID:77357-1739530800-1739556000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Opening Day | Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present an exhibition of artwork by artists who live and work in the Helene-affected Appalachia region. The Museum was founded by a group of passionate artists in 1948 with a mission\, in part\, to share and promote the art of Western North Carolina. Carrying on that legacy\, this special\, non-juried exhibition celebrates the strength and diversity of our regional arts community acknowledging the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on the lives of artists across Southern Appalachia. Our aim is to provide an opportunity and venue for impacted artists to showcase their work\, connect with each other and collectors\, and join together in a collective act of resilience. \nThe Museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission for residents in Helene-affected counties. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/opening-day-asheville-strong-celebrating-art-and-community-after-hurricane-helene/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-9-e1734029975994.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250111T004030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T133534Z UID:77111-1739552400-1739563200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Tyger Tyger Pop-Up Art Auction for BeLoved Asheville DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, show your love for Asheville and bid on art recovered from Hurricane Helene. \nTyger Tyger Gallery is hosting a special silent auction on Valentine’s Day of flood-damaged\, salvaged and new art by our gallery artists who have generously donated their work to benefit BeLoved Asheville. \nJoin us on February 14th in Biltmore Village at 8 London Road for a magical evening of connection and community\, and collect original art for a cause. We invite you to bring a new sweetie or longtime beloved and support BeLoved Asheville for a memorable date night… or come solo and meet like-minded art lovers! Take home a piece of history and be a part of Asheville’s recovery. \nMusic by local duo DJ XO SARII. Drinks donated by our friends at Burial Beer Co. \nFree street parking. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tyger-tyger-pop-up-art-auction-for-beloved-asheville/ LOCATION:8 London Road\, 8 London Road\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_5479.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tyger Tyger Gallery":MAILTO:brittany@tygertygergallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250128T064914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164742Z UID:77574-1739556000-1739563200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Valentine’s Day Comedy with Ryan Brown DESCRIPTION:Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and Valentine’s Day is no different! Come fall in love with the hilarious Ryan Brown \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. \nages 18+\ndoors at 5:45pm\, show at 6pm \nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/valentines-day-comedy-with-ryan-brown/ LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GoRedForWomen_20250122_231606_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250123T204531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T005007Z UID:77411-1739561400-1739568600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-5/ LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250128T065047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164748Z UID:77577-1739563200-1739570400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hot and Horny Valentine’s Day Comedy DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase \nCelebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor?\nJokes and stories about dating\, love\, lust and everything else. \nages 21+\ndoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hot-and-horny-valentines-day-comedy/ LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hot-and-Horny-_20250114_000121_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241213T225924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T193016Z UID:76561-1739613600-1739617200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Art of Yoga Series DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Each session features a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery and our yoga practice—then explore the Museum afterwards! \n$10 (save $5 when you register for all three sessions—use discount code YOGA at checkout) URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-yoga-series-3/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DSC_1624-2048x1360-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250121T150128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T005013Z UID:77342-1739613600-1739617200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Art of Yoga Series DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! \nThis Saturday sessions will feature a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery and our yoga practice. Drop in for one session\, or sign up for all three to save $5 (use discount code YOGA at checkout). \nYour class pass not only grants you access to the yoga session but also allows you to explore the museum at your leisure after 11am or head up to our rooftop Perspective Café for coffee\, tea\, and pastries. \nEvent Details: \nAll levels are welcome.\nPlease bring your own yoga mat. No mat\, no problem\, the Museum has some extra mats to lend.\nLoose-fitting clothing is recommended\, ensuring ease of movement as you flow through your practice. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-yoga-series-4/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Yoga_2048x1360.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250120T173436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T135729Z UID:77318-1739617200-1739649600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Fall In Love With Asheville Again!! DESCRIPTION:Fall In Love with Asheville Again!\nat 362 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District\nSaturday\, February 15th\nParty starts at 5:00…..musicians…..food and beverages\n….and some incredible art! \n362 Depot Street artists are throwing open their doors\, and inviting anyone wanting to Fall in Love With Asheville Again to drop in this Friday or Saturday. We will be celebrating love in Asheville. \nSo much passion is in the art at 362 Depot Street. Each of the ten artists paint and sculpt what they love—and it shows. Whether it is capturing the essence of our mountains….endangered species….adding movement and vibrancy to normal everyday scenes…..or simply creating something that has never been….there are exciting things happening at 362 Depot. \n Saturday night there will be live music — and some awesome art. A couple wanna-be-chefs will have an assortment of goodies. And of course there is always wine and beer. \nMeet the creators of the art\, and have an evening of fun with fellow art enthusiasts. The passio URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fall-in-love-with-asheville-again-2/ LOCATION:362 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 362 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeeSantorini_Deep-Heart__acrylic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250104T023738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T162307Z UID:76937-1739620800-1739631600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Great Buzz Gathering DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Pollinators at the 6th Annual Great Buzz Gathering! \nImagine a world without vibrant blooms\, flourishing crops\, or thriving wildlife. That’s the reality we face without pollinators—the tiny but mighty creatures essential to life on Earth. On Saturday\, February 15\, you’re invited to the Grey Eagle Music Hall & Pub in Asheville to celebrate these unsung heroes and explore how we can all play a part in their conservation. \nFrom the moment you step through the doors\, you’ll be immersed in a community united by a passion for biodiversity\, native plants\, and protecting pollinators. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or just beginning to appreciate the beauty of bees\, butterflies\, and beyond\, this event offers something for everyone. \nYou’ll enjoy five captivating 10-minute talks from experts on topics like the effects of climate change on pollinators\, the best trees to plant for recovery after Tropical Storm Helene\, and exciting updates on the Asheville Butterfly Trail. Each presentation promises to leave you informed\, inspired\, and ready to take action. \nCome early to explore exhibitor tables filled with resources\, tips\, and tools to make your garden\, neighborhood\, or community a haven for pollinators. Grab a bite or a beverage\, connect with like-minded attendees\, and soak up the buzz of excitement. \nPollinators are more than just insects; they’re the foundation of ecosystems and essential to our survival. Yet\, nearly half of them are at risk of extinction. That’s why Bee City USA\, founded here in Asheville\, has grown to a nationwide movement of 426 affiliates\, all dedicated to safeguarding these vital creatures. \nThis isn’t just another event—it’s a call to action\, a chance to learn\, connect\, and make a tangible impact on the future of our planet. \nSo\, whether you’re passionate about gardening\, fascinated by biodiversity\, or simply curious about how to help\, this is your opportunity to join the movement. Together\, let’s create a world where pollinators—and all life—can thrive. \nDoors open at 12 PM for lunch and networking. The program begins at 1 PM. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/great-buzz-gathering/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/6-th-Annual-Great-Buzz-Gathering-1000-x-750-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="BeeCityUSA-Asheville":MAILTO:beesneedflowers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250114T143729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T224805Z UID:77144-1739624400-1739635200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hemlock Hike at DuPont State Recreational Forest DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, February 15th at 1:00 pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain\, NC. The hike is about 3.5 miles total round-trip\, and is considered easy to moderate terrain. \nWe will walk along the Three Lakes Trail and Conservation Road. Along the way\, we will traverse through one of our Hemlock Conservation Areas (HCAs). We will cover the ecological importance of hemlocks in riparian areas\, what is threatening them\, what is being done about it\, and more. \nThis HCA is very special\, as it is a site of active Integrated Pest Management (IPM)- it is managed using many different methods to protect our hemlocks from HWA. These methods include chemical\, biological\, and silvicultural controls. We will pass through active research plots and discuss the work that is being done to find the best way(s) to protect our hemlocks for years to come. \nPlease note that although the trail is open and clear\, some overhead hazards remain present. \nWe’ll meet at the DSRF visitors center. More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering. \nFor any questions or to register\, contact Olivia Hall at education@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend\, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Wednesday\, February 12th. Please include contact phone number\, email address\, and emergency contact when you sign up. The backup date for this hike in case of inclement weather will be Saturday\, February 22nd. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-hike-at-dupont-state-recreational-forest-2/ LOCATION:DuPont State Recreational Forest\, 89 Buck Forest Rd\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/215-DSRF-Hemlock-Hike.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250123T204614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T005020Z UID:77414-1739631600-1739638800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-6/ LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20241219T153200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155318Z UID:76659-1739646000-1739651400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Zoe & Cloyd Valentine's Concert DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Zoe & Cloyd\, which grew out of the partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller. The duo has been performing at the BMCA in various incarnations since 2005 and they are excited to celebrate this important milestone of Zoe & Cloyd at their annual show in February. This show will be a special retrospective and celebration of their music over the past ten years. \nFebruary 15 • 7pm \nTickets $25 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/zoe-cloyd-valentines-concert-3/ LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zoe-Cloyd-2024-Web-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250116T013830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T132241Z UID:77194-1739646000-1739653200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge 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 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gluten-free-comedy-at-gingers-revenge-14/ LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/gluten-2.15.25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162752 CREATED:20250119T011450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203154Z UID:77291-1739646000-1739653200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge 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 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gluten-free-comedy-at-gingers-revenge-15/ LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/gluten-2.15.25-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR