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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! \nAll supplies will be provided.\nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and learning! \nMUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE CLASS
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-kids/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260904T005825Z
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SUMMARY:Evon Streetman: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of vintage photographs by Evon Streetman.  \nEvon Streetman is a seminal figure in Southern photography whose experimental approach helped define the trajectory of contemporary photo-based art in the region. Initially trained as a painter\, she was an early pioneer in incorporating painterly processes and handwork into her photographs. She embraces the materiality of the photographic surface through interventions such as hand-coloring\, airbrushing\, and the application of gold and silver leaf. Her images often blur the line between documentation and transformation\, evoking a sense of place that is both intimate and enigmatic. \nStreetman’s work emerged alongside a broader movement of artists who redefined photography as a fine art medium\, including Clarissa Sligh\, William Christenberry\, and Eugene Meatyard. Like her contemporaries\, Streetman’s work explores memory and place\, remaining deeply rooted in the Southern landscape. \nIn addition to her artistic practice\, Streetman was an impactful educator. She assisted in developing the photography curriculum at Florida State University and later founded the photography program at the Penland School of Craft. Her work remains a standard in the study of alternative photographic practices and the visual culture of the American South.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/evon-streetman-reflections/
LOCATION:Tracey Morgan Gallery\, 188 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Morgan Gallery":MAILTO:info@traceymorgangallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131147Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 - Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
DESCRIPTION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s\, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! \nLake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; Featuring a large body of water\, surrounded by 13 unique Full-Scale haunted attractions and over 100 live characters\, Plus: Live Concerts\, Special Guests\, Movie Cars\, and so much more! \nWithin these attractions\, you will journey through Original and awe-inspiring immersive environments\, multi-dimensional special FX\, and breathtaking scares\, unlike anything else in the Carolina’s! \nVisit Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 and prepare to Experience the Fastest Growing\, most Unique\, most Immersive Attraction in the Carolina’s!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lake-hickory-haunts-2026-celebrating-15-years-of-fear/
LOCATION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, 520 Carolina Ave\, Hickory\, 28601
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ORGANIZER;CN="Passage":MAILTO:lakehickoryhaunts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T201502Z
CREATED:20260617T123230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T201502Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Shoemaking\, Oxford or Derby
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beginner-shoemaking-oxford-or-derby/
LOCATION:Deborah’s School of Shoemaking\, 121 Montana Avenue\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Shoemaker":MAILTO:orahdeborah@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260616T160416Z
CREATED:20260615T212858Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Act - Flat Rock Playhouse - 10/2-10/25
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSister 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. \nPart divine comedy\, part disco revival\, it’s proof that a little funk — and a lot of faith — can turn any sanctuary into a showstopper. \nEvent Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sister-act-flat-rock-playhouse-10-2-10-25/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
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SUMMARY:ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference
DESCRIPTION:ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/reviewing-black-mountain-college-international-conference/
LOCATION:UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center\, Reuter Center\, 300 Campus View Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28804\, Asheville\, 28804
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T224538Z
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SUMMARY:Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite’s metalsmithing studio where you’ll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps\, including soldering with a torch\, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to size. \nThis DIY jewelry making workshop will be the highlight of your Asheville trip. The class is taught by skilled instructors and you’ll be amazed at the rings you made yourself! \nAges 12 and up welcome! Great for couples\, friends\, bridesmaids parties\, and family group activities.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pebble-stacker-rings-workshop-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T124500
DTSTAMP:20260824T224544Z
CREATED:20260819T182623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224544Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. \nYou will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one\, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You’ll finish the rings with a custom textured pattern and they’ll polish to a beautiful finish. \nLeave with the set of rings you made yourself! \nIncludes a Cubic Zirconia in color of your choice or gemstone upgrades may be available upon request \n$125 includes all materials \n*Ages 12 and up\, great for couples\, bridesmaids\, locals and solo makers. No experience needed!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-with-gemstone-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T204551Z
CREATED:20260925T204551Z
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SUMMARY:LARGE SCALE ABSTRACT ACRYLICS EXTENDED TWO DAY WORKSHOP! with Kevin Andrew
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Kevin’s signature Large Scale Abstract Acrylics workshop returns as an immersivetwo-day experience. \nIf you’ve ever wanted the time and freedom to create a truly dynamic large-scale painting\, this workshop is for you. Over two afternoons\, you’ll explore expressive abstract techniques while working on a 30” × 40” canvas—using oversized tools\, bold mark-making\, rich textures\, and layered color to create a finished work you’ll be proud to take home. \nWorking with acrylic paint\, texture paste\, palette knives\, scrapers\, squeegees\, wetting mediums\, markers\, and brushes\, you’ll discover Kevin’s intuitive approach to balancing abstraction with recognizable elements inspired by nature. Bring a favorite landscape\, floral\, or nature photo as inspiration\, or work from reference images provided in class. \nThroughout the weekend\, Kevin will guide you through: \n–  Building strong abstract compositions \n–   Creating expressive texture and movement \n–  Incorporating botanical\, landscape\, and natural forms \n– Using markers and mixed-media techniques to add energy and depth \n–  Developing confidence in working at a larger scale \nWhether you’re new to abstract painting or you’ve already taken Kevin’s one-day workshop\, this extended format offers the extra time to experiment\, refine your ideas\, and push your creative process further. You’ll leave with new techniques\, greater confidence\, and a completed large-scale painting.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/large-scale-abstract-acrylics-extended-two-day-workshop-with-kevin-andrew/
LOCATION:310 Art\, 191 Lyman Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fleta at 310 ART":MAILTO:gallery@310art.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T171908Z
CREATED:20260625T161056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171908Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T165906Z
CREATED:20260828T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T165906Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Your Neighbor & Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, October 4\, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Swannanoa for our annual walk and block party! The walk will start at 2pm\, with the block party continuing until 5pm. After the walk\, come enjoy food from Good Company Pizza\, drinks from High Five Coffee\, live music by The Big Deal Band\, fun kids’ activities\, and more!  \nDogs are welcome at the walk and block party. You can even sign up your furry friend to receive a special bandana!  \nOur valley is still recovering and needs remain high. All donations from the Walk will go to support our neighbors! This year\, 90% of funds raised will go to SVCM’s Crisis Ministry\, with 10% going to The Blessing Project. \nThe more we raise through this walk\, the more we can tangibly share the love of Christ with neighbors in need through food\, clothing\, baby supplies\, direct assistance with bills\, and more! We hope you’ll give generously\, lace up those sneakers\, and come walk with us! \nTo register for the Walk\, visit svcmblackmountain.org/walk-for-your-neighbor.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/walk-for-your-neighbor-block-party/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 503 Park Street\, Swannanoa\, 28778
ORGANIZER;CN="Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry":MAILTO:svcmdirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T125229Z
CREATED:20260917T125229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T125229Z
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SUMMARY:Telemania!
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Baroque Concerts’ Telemania! brings you into the sonorous world of Georg Philipp Telemann\, performed on period instruments by Anne Timberlake\, recorder; Jennifer Streeter\, recorder and harpsichord; Barbara Weiss\, harpsichord\, and Gail Ann Schroeder\, viola da gamba. Telemann’s music ranges from the soothing and serene to edge-of-your-seat exciting\, with sublime earworm-like melodies that are difficult to get out of your head\, but so beautiful you truly won’t mind!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/telemania/
LOCATION:Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 789 Merrimon Avenue\, Asheville\, 28804
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T161808Z
CREATED:20260928T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T161808Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Show: Reggie Headen w/ Andy Burns
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nReggie Headen w/ Andy Burns \nBorn from Nostalgic Love of Jazz\, Alternative-Rock and Soul\, Reggie Headen is on a mission to redefine the boundaries of genre by removing those boundaries. Reggie’s soulful vocals and magnetic presence commands center stage. With raw emotion and regal eloquence… He is both Shaman and Storyteller. \nDrawing inspiration from legends like Betty Carter\, Nirvana and Amy Winehouse\, Reggie channels the spirit of the past while forging a path toward the future. Their music is an intersection of styles and influences\, blending the improvisational freedom of Jazz with the raw energy of Rock and the soulful grooves of classic R&B. \nHe will be appearing on the Grey Eagle Patio stage with guitarist\, Andy Burns.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-reggie-headen-w-andy-burns/
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:20261004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T124540Z
CREATED:20260924T124540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T124540Z
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SUMMARY:Big Dog Comedy at RAD Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country \nThe Big Dogs of the Asheville Comedy Scene are taking over RAD Brewing this Sunday night for a Big Comedy Show. If you can hang with the big dogs then get your tickets now! If not then stay on the porch \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/big-dog-comedy-at-rad-brewing-2/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T230000
DTSTAMP:20260824T224558Z
CREATED:20260822T124452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224558Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T161837Z
CREATED:20260928T161837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T161837Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Show: Lochlann Kilburn
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nLochlann Kilburn \nNorth Carolina duo blending Lochlann Kilburn’s haunting vocals with Kevin Plant’s multi-instrumental mastery. A soulful fusion of Americana\, Celtic\, Rock\, and Jam. Authentic\, versatile music for the heart and soul.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-lochlann-kilburn/
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:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T130512Z
CREATED:20260908T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T130512Z
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SUMMARY:Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 4-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. \nThis 4-Part series will teach many techniques including sawing\, filing\, polishing\, soldering\, textures\, and more! $599 plus a $65 materials fee (paid separate at the class) \nClass Times: Monday evenings 5:30-9:30 pm Oct 5/12/19/26 \nStudents will also have access to 1 “use it or lose it” Open Studio session each week throughout the course to practice their skills. A knowledgable instructor is present during these sessions for questions and safety\, but not to teach new skills operate from the ones you are learning in the course. \nOpen Studio Hours: Wed 9-4 and Thurs 11-4 \nBy the end of the series each students will have at least 2-3 finished jewelry pieces and likely many more! \nSource:: https://ignitejewelrystudios.as.me/January \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Oct 5\, 2026 to Oct 26\, 2026 and happens every:\nMondays:	5:30pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/metalsmithing-101-the-basics-4-part-series/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260824T224605Z
CREATED:20260823T001417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224605Z
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SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Jon Mueller's FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich's Trekchö Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Jon Mueller’s FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble Record Release \nMonday\, October 5th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Event 7PM \nAPLR is thrilled to welcome back Jon Mueller\, Adam Lion\, and Bryce Franich on Monday\, October 5th. Join us for an evening at the outer edges of sound\, featuring the debut of Mueller’s FRIEND LESS\, Lion’s return to Asheville\, and Franich’s album release. \nFRIEND LESS \nFRIEND LESS is a project by Jon Mueller. Its two recent EPs\, Energy Rippers and Logic of Relics (with Bundy K. Brown and James Plotkin) aim to provoke the heart\, mind and body through an unorthodox approach to rhythmic patterns. In performance\, the pieces from Energy Rippers lean on a system of AIR (Acoustic Improvised Rhythm) using drums and voice to achieve a similar effect. More information about the project can be found at rhythmplex.com. \nJon Mueller studied jazz drumming with Hal Russell at Columbia College in Chicago\, and singing with La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela at the Kirana Center for Indian Classical Music in New York. A prolific performer\, he tours extensively and has appeared at festivals and venues throughout the United States\, Canada\, England\, Europe and Japan. \nIn addition to his solo work\, Mueller has collaborated and performed with groups such as Who is the Witness?\, Mind Over Mirrors\, Volcano Choir\, Collections of Colonies of Bees\, and Pele. He has also worked with artists including Olivia Block\, Aaron Turner\, Faith Coloccia\, Timo van Luijk\, Dawn Springer\, Chris Hefner\, Jason Kahn\, Hal Rammel\, Asmus Tietchens\, Z’EV\, Rhys Chatham\, Jarboe\, James Plotkin\, Duane Pitre\, and Raymond Dijkstra. \nHe has released music on renowned labels such as Room40\, Astres d’Or\, American Dreams\, Table of the Elements\, Type Recordings\, Important Records\, Taiga Records\, SIGE Records\, and his own imprint\, Rhythmplex. \nAdam Lion \nOffering “a tone so pure it is almost a sine-wave” (The Wire)\, Adam Lion is a percussionist/vibraphonist investigating enabling constraint\, acoustics\, repetition\, surprise\, and coincidence. His experimental performances blur acoustic space\, creating opportunities for new sonic frameworks to naturally emerge. Within this process\, new realities grow\, encouraging listeners to investigate the hidden potential of reimagined sound. Based in Los Angeles\, his work has been featured in The New York Times\, Pitchfork Media\, Artforum Magazine\, and Bandcamp Daily. \n“When a Line Bends” is a vibraphone composition/improvisation performed by Adam Lion. This solo is an ever changing study of sound\, material\, performer\, and space. As these subjects enmesh\, relationships emerge dictating form and process\, pushing the music with a sense of immediacy. Lion navigates these constraints through techniques developed during the spontaneity of live performance\, an approach which openly embraces contingency as a powerful compositional tool. \nBryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble \nBryce Franich is an Asheville-based musician whose work focuses on feedback\, timbre\, and texture. \nHis latest project\, Trekchö Ensemble\, is an improvisational group made up of musicians working in experimental\, improvised\, and jazz music. This performance features Shane McCord\, Clay White\, Landon George\, Ashley Paul\, and Tony Rolando\, combining harmonium\, strings\, winds\, guitar\, gong\, and modular synthesis. Trekchö Ensemble focuses on working with the physical properties of sound: overtone\, resonance\, and the shifting textures that emerge as those elements interact. \nAll ages
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-jon-muellers-friend-less-with-adam-lion-bryce-franichs-trekcho-ensemble/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T163250Z
CREATED:20260929T163250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T163250Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Show: Keturah Allgood
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nKeturah Allgood \nKeturah Allgood was born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She is a Soulful Americana artist who draws on her myriad of life experiences for inspiration. While traversing the dusty back roads and often forgotten places she taps into the heart and soul of our shared existence. Keturah believes that music has the\npower to bring all of us together and reminds us that love\, kindness and compassion always shine through the darkness of these often trying times.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-keturah-allgood/
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:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260817T202449Z
CREATED:20260817T183248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202449Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Pisgah Brewing - Balkan Brass Meets NOLA
DESCRIPTION:We kick off the Asheville Symphony’s 2026-2027 ALT ASO series in Black Mountain at Pisgah Brewing Co.\, where mountain views and open-air evenings set the stage. The feverish\, intoxicating pulse of Balkan brass meets the jubilant swing of the Second Line\, creating a celebratory atmosphere for our first ALT ASO of the year. The program features Bourbon St. Parade\, When the Saints Go Marching In\, and more!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-alt-aso-pisgah-brewing-balkan-brass-meets-nola/
LOCATION:Pisgah Brewing Company\, 150 Eastside Drive \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131242Z
CREATED:20260904T222523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T131242Z
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SUMMARY:Lindsay Branham presents Heartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees\, with Sonya Renee Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-store when environmental psychologist Lindsay Branham presents Heartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees\, in conversation with spiritual and social theorist Sonya Renee Taylor. \nThe event is free but registration is required to reserve your seat. \nHeartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees\nEmmy‑nominated filmmaker and University of Cambridge Environmental Psychologist Lindsay Branham invites readers into an embodied\, reciprocal relationship with trees to heal our severed connections to ourselves and the earth\, returning home to the living world. \nIn the midst of the California wildfire season\, Lindsay Branham was besieged by unexplainable health symptoms. Her descent into chronic illness challenged her notion of Western frameworks of “healing\,” compounded alongside rapid ecological loss. Through a catalytic love affair with a family of trees in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado\, an odyssey of healing unfolds—a poetic evocation to love the Earth\, and to be loved back. What if human and planetary health is connected? What if healing is an embodied ecological process\, not an outcome? What if trees are our guides to connection? \nThrough the intertwining rings of science and spirit\, this is the story of how Lindsay was summoned by trees\, brought together to share their enduring wisdom—we each belong to this world\, and it’s up to us to protect the whole of it. Heartwood conjures an invitation to go on a journey with trees; from strangers to kin because\, as Lindsay lays out in detail\, everything belongs\, and trees in all their sentinel\, entangled\, alchemical generosity embody that kinship\, defy domination and can help us both repair a lost relationship with the Earth and learn to embody mutuality\, collectivity and care for the forest. Combining scientific research from her PhD studies at Cambridge on interoceptive awareness\, our body’s “eighth sense\,” which she suggests is the sensuous language of the Earth\, readers will be walked through a step‑by‑step wonder-filled process of creating an intimate and reciprocal relationship with the more than human world\, while learning why remembering our birthright of belonging to nature is a central antidote to mitigating climate collapse. \nThis tender\, lyrical work explores concepts such as eco‑grief\, reciprocity as life force\, the pace of place\, erotic ecology\, attachment healing with nature\, composting suffering\, entangled futures\, loving inter-species kinship and death doulaship. Heartwood speaks directly to what is the missing piece at the heart of the unfolding environmental mega-crisis: the fact that our dissatisfaction\, discontent and despair are core symptoms of being separated from nature and shares exactly how to rediscover the medicine that is right under our feet.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lindsay-branham-presents-heartwood-the-wisdom-and-healing-kinship-of-trees-with-sonya-renee-taylor/
LOCATION:Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe\, 55 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe":MAILTO:cindy@malaprops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T185220Z
CREATED:20260518T051033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185220Z
UID:10006313-1791397800-1791405000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a queer and trans-inclusive mic.\nWe don’t punch down y’all! \nSign 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. \nAll are welcome for the audience\, however hecklers will be asked to leave \nFree event\, Suggested $10 donations are highly encouraged \nHosted by Erin Terry\, Danny Felix and Linda Barsi \nStick around after the mic for our Joke Writing Workshop at 8pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/everybody-but-you-bro-comedy-open-mic-4/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T105935Z
CREATED:20260825T063045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T105935Z
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SUMMARY:Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy at Antidote
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. \nChemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Gin-uinely good laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. \nfeaturing: Josie Beers \nages 21+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gin-uinely-funny-rooftop-comedy-at-antidote/
LOCATION:antidote\, 151 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 27106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260814T112512Z
CREATED:20260812T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T112512Z
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SUMMARY:SHINYRIBS
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nSHINYRIBS\nShinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter\, East Tx blues\, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm\, honky tonk\, Oklahoma swing\, Golden-Triangle Cajun\, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell\, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters.\nThe Austin-based supergroup has entered a bold new chapter with the small baller “Shortribs” configuration — a tightly arranged powerhouse built to showcase what has always been at the heart of the Shinyribs experience: Russell’s legendary songwriting chops\, his iconic voice\, and the infamous hi-jinks of the self-proclaimed world’s oldest living male exotic dancer. Hip shaking\, booty twerking\, arm flapping\, high kicking and karate chopping good times are guaranteed to send you home with aching cheeks and tear-stained laughter. \nAt the rhythmic core is Keith Langford on drums — Russell’s musical partner of 30 years\, a bond forged in the crucible of legendary\, The Gourds— and as essential to the Shinyribs sound as the backbeat itself.\nMason Hankamer holds down the low end on bass\, pulling double duty as co-producer of the last 3 Ribs platters and musical director\, tightening the arrangements and the show into something leaner and more purposeful than ever. The Delta Dawns — both hailing from the famous Memphis/Mississippi alluvial plain — have been elevated to a full dynamic singing sisterhood: Kellee Broadway\, who doubles on percussion\, and Schaefer Llana\, who shakes the chandeliers and plays some guitar too. \nEric Baker\, a rising star in the Austin scene\, frisks the pianoforte like a long-lost Leon Russell. Rounding out the band — and perhaps its most exciting new voice — is lead guitarist and pedal steel wizard Cat Clemons. \nRussell himself says it best: “Clemons\, beyond just notes and licks galore\, possesses the ability to communicate psychically with audiences. It’s really a feat to be experienced. More than just being able to say you were there\, one will be able to try and describe their experience.” \nA Shinyribs show these days runs the gamut — from tongue-in-cheek winks and nudges to poignant stories of family\, loss\, grief\, and love. The poetic joy joins the musical melancholy like a rainbow over the swamp. Above and below\, a human collaboration of deep knowledge and soul\, expressed with a grace and groove unlike anything else. \nShinyribs has been nominated and won a slew of awards and honors\, but you will be the one going home with that Shiny trophy feeling. We are so excited you get to see Shinyribs soon. Lucky you! If you’ve never heard of Shinyribs\, that’s a good thing. Now you’ve got something to look forward to. Let’s try and keep this a secret. We don’t want a bunch of dilettantes and phonies ruining our good time.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shinyribs-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:20261007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T220852Z
CREATED:20260714T182723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T220852Z
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SUMMARY:SHINYRIBS
DESCRIPTION:Shinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter\, East Tx blues\, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm\, honky tonk\, Oklahoma swing\, Golden-Triangle Cajun\, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell\, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. \nThe Austin-based supergroup has entered a bold new chapter with the small baller “Shortribs” configuration — a tightly arranged powerhouse built to showcase what has always been at the heart of the Shinyribs experience: Russell’s legendary songwriting chops\, his iconic voice\, and the infamous hi-jinks of the self-proclaimed world’s oldest living male exotic dancer. Hip shaking\, booty twerking\, arm flapping\, high kicking and karate chopping good times are guaranteed to send you home with aching cheeks and tear-stained laughter. \nAt the rhythmic core is Keith Langford on drums — Russell’s musical partner of 30 years\, a bond forged in the crucible of legendary\, The Gourds— and as essential to the Shinyribs sound as the backbeat itself.  \nMason Hankamer holds down the low end on bass\, pulling double duty as co-producer of the last 3 Ribs platters and musical director\, tightening the arrangements and the show into something leaner and more purposeful than ever. The Delta Dawns — both hailing from the famous Memphis/Mississippi alluvial plain — have been elevated to a full dynamic singing sisterhood: Kellee Broadway\, who doubles on percussion\, and Schaefer Llana\, who shakes the chandeliers and plays some guitar too. \nEric Baker\, a rising star in the Austin scene\, frisks the pianoforte like a long-lost Leon Russell. Rounding out the band — and perhaps its most exciting new voice — is lead guitarist and pedal steel wizard Cat Clemons. \nRussell himself says it best: “Clemons\, beyond just notes and licks galore\, possesses the ability to communicate psychically with audiences. It’s really a feat to be experienced. More than just being able to say you were there\, one will be able to try and describe their experience.” \nA Shinyribs show these days runs the gamut — from tongue-in-cheek winks and nudges to poignant stories of family\, loss\, grief\, and love. The poetic joy joins the musical melancholy like a rainbow over the swamp. Above and below\, a human collaboration of deep knowledge and soul\, expressed with a grace and groove unlike anything else. \nShinyribs has been nominated and won a slew of awards and honors\, but you will be the one going home with that Shiny trophy feeling. We are so excited you get to see Shinyribs soon. Lucky you! If you’ve never heard of Shinyribs\, that’s a good thing. Now you’ve got something to look forward to. Let’s try and keep this a secret. We don’t want a bunch of dilettantes and phonies ruining our good time.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shinyribs/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260906T162924Z
CREATED:20260905T175242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T162924Z
UID:10007020-1791478800-1791486000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:2026 South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition features work by the nine 2026 Southern Prize & State Fellowships recipients\, one each from Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2026-south-arts-southern-prize-and-state-fellowships-for-visual-arts-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:John W. Bardo Arts Center\, 200 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, 28723
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260801T124135Z
CREATED:20260731T174048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124135Z
UID:10006772-1791489600-1791496800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Fruition
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nFRUITION\nFor nearly two decades\, Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony — not just the vocal interplay of the band’s three songwriters\, but the deeper harmony created between five friends who’ve spent years on the road together. On their eighth album\, Something More\, those bonds grow into something more collaborative than ever before. \nProduced by Grammy winner Tucker Martine\, Something More finds Fruition stepping into an era defined as much by exploration as craft. Fueled by melody-driven songwriting\, analog tones\, and atmospheric textures\, the album expands the band’s melting pot of rock\, folk\, pop\, soul\, and Americana into something more expansive and fully realized. \nMuch of the songwriting emerged from collaborative sessions between Jay Cobb Anderson\, Kellen Asebroek\, and Mimi Naja\, adding a shared perspective to songs rooted in reflection\, uncertainty\, acceptance\, and growth. “This record is us trusting each other more than we ever have — as humans and as musicians\,” says Anderson. “It’s the sound of us leaning into each other.” \nFrom the street corners of the Pacific Northwest to stages like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Great American Music Hall\, Fruition have grown their career night by night and song by song. Something More feels like the next chapter: a collection of lessons absorbed\, trust deepened\, and a band fully embracing what they’ve become.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fruition/
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:20261009T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260925T204558Z
CREATED:20260925T204558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T204558Z
UID:10007103-1791505800-1791563400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:VISUAL JOURNALING - WITH ENVELOPES AND EDGES\, with Mary Alice Ramsey
DESCRIPTION:The excitement and fun or a visual journal is enhanced further by adding traditional and non-traditional envelopes and enclosures. Tuck away secret messages and add useful storage to your sketchbook to further individualize it.  \nLearn how to alter the edges of pages in delightfully creative ways! This class is great for beginners as well as experienced artists. \nThis class is great for beginners or as a follow-up to Mary Alice’s Visual Journaling class!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/visual-journaling-with-envelopes-and-edges-with-mary-alice-ramsey/
LOCATION:310 Art\, 191 Lyman Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/edges.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Fleta at 310 ART":MAILTO:gallery@310art.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T202509Z
CREATED:20260817T190716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202509Z
UID:10006908-1791567000-1791576000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Cake & Cocktails: Exhibition Opening + 30th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Cake\, cocktails\, and 30 years of craft! Join us at Center for Craft on October 9\, 2026\, as we celebrate the Center’s 30th birthday and the opening of our newest exhibition\, Crafting Variance. \nThe evening begins with a talk featuring guest curator Lola Ben-Alon\, Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation and founder and director of the Natural Materials Lab. Afterwards\, guests are invited to enjoy an array of cakes\, cocktails\, craft activities\, and time to explore the exhibition as we mark three decades of moving craft forward together. \nCrafting Variance brings together nine artists exploring the surprising possibilities of natural\, living\, and discarded materials—from clay and plant fibers to fungi\, bacteria\, and recycled plastics. Through sculpture\, objects\, film\, and material experiments\, the exhibition celebrates the unpredictable nature of making and the ways artists collaborate with materials—embracing their quirks and potential to push the boundaries of craft. \nCome celebrate with us! \nEvent Details: \nWHEN\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026\n5:30–6:00 PM | Curator Talk\n6:00–8:00 PM | Cake & Cocktails Birthday Celebration
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cake-cocktails-exhibition-opening-30th-birthday/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T163938Z
CREATED:20260930T163938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T163938Z
UID:10007160-1791567000-1791577800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Durable Seam Finishes for Everyday Clothes
DESCRIPTION:Have you sewn a garment or two but are hoping to make garments that are stronger\, longer lasting\, and beautifully polished? This is the class for you. In this class participants will cover the best ways to ‘finish’ sewn seams in order to make them stronger and more-beautiful\, even from the ‘wrong’ side! \nParticipants will learn different finishing techniques by making their own sample swatches including: \n– Pinked Seams\n– Zig Zag Stitch\n– Serging*\n– French Seams\n– Flat Felled Seams\n– Mock Flat Felled Seams\n– Bias Binding\n– Hong Kong Seam Finish \nParticipants will make sample swatches of each type of finish as time allows and get a chance to prioritize stiches based on interest. Walk away with a take-home technique guide\, your sample swatches\, and the skills to perfect your garments using a variety of seam finishes.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/durable-seam-finishes-for-everyday-clothes/
LOCATION:Asheville Tool Library\, 16 Smith Mill Rd\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Tool Library":MAILTO:workshopscoordinator@ashevilletoollibrary.org
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