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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T084521
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240223T163858Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
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SUMMARY:Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
DESCRIPTION:Rise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rise-yoga-on-the-roof-at-the-radical/
LOCATION:The Radical\, 95 Roberts Street\, Ashville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240721T004859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132653Z
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SUMMARY:Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23\, 2025\, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday\, March 20 to Sunday\, March 23. There is no fee to apply. \nThe Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work\, to collaborate across genres and to bring new and innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Our continual goal is to curate experiences that expand the minds and hearts of our audiences and to be inclusive of artists who work within a myriad of genres\, styles\, and forms to create truly unique and original pieces in our community.  \nWe accept live performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length\, plus installations and films. We’re open to other types of performance as well – let’s talk! Depending on its length\, your piece may be grouped with another show\, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe. RAFs are free and open to the public\, and artists receive a stipend for their performance\, rather than relying on door sales.  \nThe Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is a juried festival.\nWe carefully review each and every submission. Applicants must show their work (or fully present their concept) at a short virtual or in-person adjudication session in October or November. You will be notified of your acceptance status in November or December.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/apply-to-the-2025-asheville-fringe-arts-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20241213T211132Z
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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 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
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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 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
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SUMMARY:Twilight Fairies & Mocktails
DESCRIPTION:Dress like a fairy and let your inner child out!  \nJoin us for a whimsical evening at Bullington Gardens\, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the fairy trail and village after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey\, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers.  Feel free to bring your own drinks to add to the mocktails. \nGuests will have the shaded gazebo to gather and will take home a stunning floral arrangement\, crafted from our beautiful Bullington dahlias. This experience would be a perfect way to celebrate a child’s birthday or a friend’s engagement. This exclusive gathering is a wonderful opportunity to support Bullington Gardens and its mission while enjoying a magical evening in a picturesque setting. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you. \nAugust 1st-August 30th\, Tuesdays-Fridays\, 4:30-6:30pm.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/twilight-fairies-mocktails/
LOCATION:Bullington Gardens\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bullington Gardens":MAILTO:Bullingtongardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240726T150104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213324Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens\, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey\, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers.  Feel free to bring your own drinks to add to the mocktails.  \nGuests will have the shaded pavilion to gather and will take home a stunning floral arrangement\, crafted from our beautiful Bullington dahlias. This experience would be a perfect way to celebrate a child’s birthday\, a friend’s engagement\, or just gather with friends. This exclusive gathering is a wonderful opportunity to support Bullington Gardens and its mission while enjoying a magical evening in a picturesque setting. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/twilight-dahlias-mocktails/
LOCATION:Bullington Gardens\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bullington Gardens":MAILTO:Bullingtongardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240731T200853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T131421Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Randy Shull: Black & White"
DESCRIPTION:Gallery hours are Wed – Sat 11am-5pm \nTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White\, an exhibition of new large-scale\, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday\, August 9 from 6-8PM.\n \nShull has the unique ability to evoke both gravity and weightlessness within a single artwork\, pouring thick layers of paint around the loose weave of handmade hammocks\, a material that he has been incorporating in his work for several years. Hammocks are core to life in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico where Shull has lived part-time for the past 18 years\, and where he maintains a studio in the historic center of Mérida. If art and hammocks are the vehicles of dreams\, Shull’s work carves a path into the subconscious.  \nAs objects\, hammocks are extremely strong and malleable\, with a rich cultural history. Shull at once honors this craft and lineage while treating it irreverently\, exploring the boundaries of what a painting can be with tireless experimentation. In these heavily textured almost muscular works\, Shull subverts the very notion of a painting\, reversing the usual role of canvas and paint. Using paint as a binder to hold the hammocks together\, he creates a radical new material that is culled from the histories of art and craft while decidedly pointing towards their futures.  \nThe natural sagging and draping that occurs in these works lends a tapestry-like aesthetic\, and upon looking we become suddenly viscerally aware of the weight of our bodies. Simultaneously\, Shull’s use of vibrant colors\, earth tones\, and rough surfaces and edges allows us to revel in the simple pleasures of materiality and light. \nThe title of the exhibition is in part a nod toward contemporary life in the polarized U.S. and is in line with Shull’s interest in pairs\, contrasts\, and the spaces between; many of the works on view are subtly divided into two panels. \nIn addition to paintings\, the exhibition will include some sculptural and video elements that illustrate Shull’s investigation\, in the extreme\, of the capacity and capability of the hammock.  \nRandy Shull lives and works in Asheville\, NC and Mérida\, Mexico. He received his BFA in Furniture Design from Rochester Institute of Technology\, NY in 1986. He is the recipient of a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship and a NEA Southern Arts Federation grant. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and his work is included in the collections of The Brooklyn Museum\, NY; The High Museum of Art\, GA; The Renwick Museum of American Art\, Washington\, D.C.; The Mint Museum of Craft + Design\, NC; Racine Museum of Art\, WI; The Gregg Museum of Art & Design\, NC; Museum of Art and Design\, NY\, Black Mountain College Museum\, NC; The Asheville Art Museum\, NC; The Ogden Museum of Southern Art\, LA; The Mobile Museum of Art\, AL\, and numerous corporate collections including Fidelity\, Wells Fargo\, Piedmont Natural Gas\, Duke Hospital\, and Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, among others.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/opening-reception-for-randy-shull-black-white/
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:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240903T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183817Z
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SUMMARY:At the Table
DESCRIPTION:As we enter another fall season\, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community\, power\, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition\, which feature the recurring motif of the table\, both literal and metaphorical\, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where people come together in connection\, endure and overcome injustice\, and make decisions that can change an individual life or the course of humanity. \nReception Details:\nThe exhibition’s reception will be held on Thursday\, October 3\, 2024\, from 5 to 7 PM. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at BAC’s Star Atrium. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10 AM-4 PM\, and Thursday\, 10 AM-7 PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nImage Credit: Narsiso Martinez\, Always Fresh\, 2018\, ink\, charcoal\, gouache\, gold Leaf\, collage and multiple small oil on canvas paintings on reclaimed produce boxes\, 92.5 x 278 inches\, Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery\, Los Angeles. © 2018 Narsiso Martinez ; Photo © 2019 Michael Underwood.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/at-the-table/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240730T043149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213505Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods JR\, Live on stage
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS\nInto the Woods JR. \nThursday – Saturday\, August 22-24\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, August 24\, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday\, August 25\, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nA new take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make. \nBe careful what you wish for\, as Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this Asheville Junior Theater adaptation of their groundbreaking\, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella\, Little Red Riding Hood\, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. \nThe musical centers on a baker and his wife\, who wish to have a child; Cinderella\, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack\, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse\, the two set off on a journey to break the curse\, and wind up changed forever. \nAsheville Junior Theater has re-imagined how to tell this Sondheim classic with an artsy and creative twist. Expect minimal sets and mature costuming\, with a keen focus on acting\, singing and movement. Strip away the pomp and circumstance to highlight the deep meaning behind this allegorical tale told mostly through song. \nDiffering from AJT’s shows you have grown to know and love\, this black-box re-imagining is best suited for adults and children who are 8 years of age and up. \nRun time is approximately 75 minutes and does not have an intermission.  \nTHIS SHOW WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! THE ACTING\, SINGING AND DANCING IS INCREDIBLE!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/into-the-woods-jr-live-on-stage/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="asheville junior theater":MAILTO:info@ashevillejuniortheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240816T231527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135038Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings
DESCRIPTION:Spend 2+  hours as a jeweler! \nWork with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver\, hammer\, and stamp to your liking\, and we’ll then polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling accomplished and ready to show off your work! \nYou will use a torch! (Don’t be intimidated\, our highly skilled and fun instructors will walk you through it!) \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and tie long hair back for safety. All tools and materials needed for class will be provided. \n*Class times and availability are subject to change.  Sign up in advance online to ensure your time and space.   \nRuns from Aug 23\, 2024 to Nov 16\, 2024 and happens every:\nFridays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT\nFridays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT\nSaturdays:	10:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: EDT
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240816T195746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135051Z
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SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. \nThese also make great wedding bands! \nYou’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our River Arts District Studio. \n$95/ person *All Materials Included \n*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-rings-workshop-at-ignite-jewelry-studios/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240708T180229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T025815Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a story you want to write\, but aren’t sure how to start? Then this workshop is for you! By using interactive questions and answers\, along with a series of short exercises\, you will learn how to get your story from thought to paper. \nThis workshop takes place on two consecutive Saturdays in August (the 24th and the 31st) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. The first Saturday’s workshop will focus on defining creative writing and storytelling. Each participant will spend the next week writing in the bluebook that will be provided. The second workshop will give each participant the opportunity to read their story\, get feedback\, and personal assistance from the instructor\, Lora Hawn – short story writer\, storyteller and aspiring novelist.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Re.Imagine Gallery\, 15 Spivey Lake Dr.\, Fairview\, 28730
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ORGANIZER;CN="Re.Imagine Gallery &amp%3B Studios":MAILTO:reimaginefairview@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240715T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164802Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Manifestation Through Meditation & Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Join Michele Schalin\, a Mental Fitness Coach and Author of “Mindful Metamorphosis: A Compassionate Guide to Inner Transformation\, for Mastering Manifestation Through Meditation & Mindfulness. \nUnleash your full potential at this empowering workshop on manifesting with meditation and mindfulness. You’ll learn how to elevate your life by raising your vibrational frequency through meditation and visualization. By reprogramming your mind with mindfulness exercises\, you’ll experience the incredible power of your thoughts and intentions to reframe negative patterns and to shape the life you’ve always envisioned. Through expert guidance in meditation\, mindful exercises\, and visualization methods\, Michele will guide you in syncing your inner self with your external aspirations. Break free from mental barriers\, nurture positive vibes\, and establish precise\, achievable goals. You’ll leave with practical tools and strategies to integrate meditation and mindfulness into your daily lives\, empowering you to manifest your dreams with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. Whether you seek spiritual growth or wish to turn your dreams into reality\, this workshop is for you. Join us on a journey of clarity and purpose today!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mastering-manifestation-through-meditation-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Happy Body\, 1378 Hendersonville Rd\, Asheville\, 28803\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whit Zeh":MAILTO:whit@ashevillehappybody.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240727T070152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023312Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor 101: Painting the Blue Ridge Mountains!
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn all the foundational skills necessary to enjoy painting with watercolors. All while painting your very own gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain scene! \nWe’ll cover: \nHow to choose and prepare materials based on the type of painting you want to make \nBasic composition and color selection  \nFoundational watercolor techniques (like wet on wet\, wet on dry\, dry on wet\, and how the heck to choose which one to use) \nDifferent ways to fix or flow with mistakes \nAnd we’ll learn all of this through hands on experimentation and creation! At the end of this workshop you will leave with: \nYour very own beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain Painting\, painted by you! \nAll the basic watercolor skills you need to go home and confidently paint any subject you’d like! \nThis workshop is for you if: \nYou have never picked up a paintbrush before\, but you want to! \nYou’ve tried watercolors and didn’t like it/thought it was hard\, but you want to give it another shot! \nYou’re a beginner water colorist looking to refine your skills and get 1:1 feedback on your work.  \nYou just think it sounds fun to spend a few hours making your own blue ridge mountains painting :).
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/watercolor-101-painting-the-blue-ridge-mountains/
LOCATION:Art Garden Avl\, 191 Lyman St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Schaffel":MAILTO:erica.schaffel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240627T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013249Z
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SUMMARY:Kelly McFarling Band + Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) at Rare Bird Farm
DESCRIPTION:Kelly McFarling Band + Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) at Rare Bird Farm  \nSaturday\, August 24th\n6PM  \nThis concert follows a 2pm concert with Jane Kramer and Hearts Gone South.  \n* CAMPING AVAILABLE  \n91 DUCKETT TOP TOWER RD\nHOT SPRINGS\, NC\, 28743
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/kelly-mcfarling-band-scott-hirsch-hiss-golden-messenger-at-rare-bird-farm/
LOCATION:Rare Bird Farm\, 91 Duckett Top Tower Rd\, Hot Springs\, 28743
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240715T070156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164808Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy\, South Slope Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Secret Locations. \nShhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see\, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here. \n🤫 Secret Comedians. \nNo spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret\, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! \nYou might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians. \n🌟 Unique Live Experience. \nHonestly\, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community. \nSHOW DETAILS\n📍 This show will be at an indoor location. \n🍻 At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. . \n🪑 This show will have chairs provided. \n♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. \n🎤 21+ show.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-south-slope-asheville-16/
LOCATION:The Funkatorium\, 147 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240724T133404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132900Z
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SUMMARY:Life Like Water & Høly River
DESCRIPTION:Life Like Water\, featuring Matt Smith on pedal steel\, dobro and electric guitar is set to perform at Hawk & Hawthorne on Saturday\, August 24. Richmond\, Virginia’s Høly River will also perform.  \nLife Like Water is the creation of multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter\, David Matters. It was initially started as a way for him to process his turbulent past and navigate an uncertain future\, but it has since evolved into a communal effort to celebrate the human experience.  \nWith a focus on hypnotic rhythms\, heartfelt lyrics\, and melodies that contain flavors of Africa\, Ireland and the Middle East\, the music of this eclectic ensemble is sure to uplift and inspire.  \nThe concert will also feature the music of Høly River. The music of Høly River carries the message of humanity’s need for reconnection with the earth. Mystically political and wholeheartedly grassroots\, this DIY band finds themselves playing on large festival stages as well as backyard fire pits of intentional communities around the world. \nHøly River was founded by multi-instrumentalists Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price. Fusing together the pulse of drone pop\, worldly instrumentation\, this experimental music would best be described as a landscape\, as a biome all its own. This musical phenomenon has come to be known as “Earth folk\,” a type of music inspired thematically by the natural environment: flora\, fauna\, soil\, stars\, and the human experience. From harmonium engulfed melodies to mouth-harp stomp grass\, Høly River taps into an embodied and innate celebration of internal and external worlds\, attempting to bring them closer together with each beat. On record or in-person\, a listener is entranced in the soaring vocal ballads bathed in the moonlight of dance beats and folk-inspired roots.  \nBefore the evening performance\, David Matters and Valerie Scott will also present The Creative Body: Legs and Feet\, an embodied anatomy journey accompanied by multi-instrumental\, live-looped melodies and rhythms. \n“Come explore the form and function of our legs and feet\, the symbolic meaning of these body parts\, and how creative play can deepen our connection to our physical and expressive selves.”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/life-like-water-holy-river/
LOCATION:hawk & hawthorne\, 133 N Fork Rd\, Barnardsville\, 28709
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240815T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T184408Z
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SUMMARY:Latinx Brunch with M A R & The Marmeladies
DESCRIPTION:Last Latinx Brunch of the Summer on Sunday AUGUST 25 at 1pm at Burial Beer. Latin music\, dancing\, and good times! \nJoin us for some Indie-huayno\, cumbia\, Latin folk\, boleros y mucho más! \nM A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures beyond boundaries of genres adding a touch of quirky bluesy indie and Latin flair over bilingual lyrics. Hailing originally from Peru and based in the US\, M A R\, the lead singer and guitars of the Marmeladies is a songwriter\, musician and producer. He started the band along with multi-instrumentalist Andy John on bass\, harmonica\, cello\, slide guitar\, and whatever other instrument he’d pull from his closet. Zack Downes plays Latin American rhythms on the drums keeping an indie feel and honorary member Elizabeth McCorvey on violin and vocals adds a folky texture that will capture your senses right away!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/latinx-brunch-with-m-a-r-the-marmeladies/
LOCATION:Burial Beer Co.\, 40 Collier Ave\, ASHEVILLE\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240730T175135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023304Z
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SUMMARY:Monster Comedy Jam!!!
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY!\nSUNDAY!\nSUNDAY!!! \nModelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam! \nYour favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush \nfeaturing Derek Boskovich\, Ryan Gordon\, Christian Lee\, Clay Jones and more!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 6pm\, show at 6:30pm \nTickets $12 advance\, $15 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/monster-comedy-jam-4/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240715T070402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164816Z
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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\, 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! \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 \nStick around after the mic for our Joke Writing Workshop at 8:30
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/everybody-but-you-bro-comedy-open-mic-7/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240629T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013244Z
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SUMMARY:Italian Night at The Farm - August 29th
DESCRIPTION:Italian Night w/ Asheville’s local GRAMMY winning musicians! \nWe’re delighted to join Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith (members of the famed Steep Canyon Rangers) in a celebration of all things Italian. These talented musicians will share their deep love of traditional Italian folk music. We’ll add our own talents for good food and joyous gatherings. It’s the perfect partnership. \nEach ticket includes admission to enjoy live Italian music by Mike + Barrett along with a delicious Italian dinner prepared by our Farm Kitchen. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/italian-night-at-the-farm-august-29th/
LOCATION:The Farm – A Gathering Place\, 215 Justice Ridge Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28715\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240821T041748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135105Z
UID:73889-1724963400-1724967000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents: 'laugh' at LaZoom
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the most brat comedians from all over the country! \nBart Summer is almost over and we are celebrating with a hot\, sweaty\, and chaotic comedy showcase at The LaZoom Room \nfeaturing Taylor Rodgers\, Sarah Love and more! \nages 18+\nDoors at 8\, show at 8:30pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-laugh-at-lazoom/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240812T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T022222Z
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend at The Omni Grove Park Inn!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment this Labor Day Weekend at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, our historic inn provides a perfect blend of relaxation\, entertainment\, and adventure to make your long weekend truly unforgettable. Join us for a series of special events and activities designed to elevate your holiday weekend\, whether you’re here to unwind or celebrate with family and friends.   \nOur meticulously curated weekend schedule promises a delightful array of activities for guests of all ages. Whether you’re looking to unwind with soothing live music\, indulge in refreshing summer treats\, or enjoy fun-filled family activities\, we’ve got something special for everyone.   \nSchedule of Events   \nFriday\, August 30   \nLive Music with Lenny Pettinelli\nGreat Hall | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM\nKick off your Labor Day Weekend with the soulful tunes of Lenny Pettinelli in our majestic Great Hall. His captivating music is the perfect accompaniment to the breathtaking views and inviting ambiance of our iconic venue.   \nLemonade Stand\nFront Porch | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nCool down with a refreshing glass of lemonade on our charming Front Porch. Enjoy the serene mountain views and a sweet drink\, perfect for a leisurely afternoon.  \nSaturday\, August 31   \nLive Music with James Hammel\nOutdoor Pool | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nBask in the sun by our outdoor pool while enjoying the smooth\, melodic sounds of James Hammel. His acoustic performance will set the tone for a relaxing and delightful afternoon.   \nLive Music with Jeff Thompson\nGreat Hall | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nJeff Thompson’s vibrant performance in the Great Hall is sure to entertain and inspire. Sit back and enjoy the lively tunes in our grand and historic setting.   \nBalloon Twister\nGreat Hall | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nBring the whole family to the Great Hall for some fun with our talented balloon twister. Watch as ordinary balloons are transformed into extraordinary creations\, sure to delight guests of all ages.   \nSunday\, September 1   \nOmni Generation Cup\nGolf Course\nSign up today and take part in The Omni Generation Cup\, offering golfers across the country a family-focused golf tournament for players of all ages and skill levels.   \nLive Music with Aaron LaFalce\nOutdoor Pool | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nAaron LaFalce brings his unique blend of acoustic rhythms to our outdoor pool area. Relax poolside and let the soothing melodies enhance your Sunday afternoon.   \nLive Music with James Hammel Trio\nGreat Hall | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nEnd your weekend on a high note with the James Hammel Trio in the Great Hall. Their dynamic performance will provide a perfect soundtrack to your Labor Day celebrations.   \nJoin us this Labor Day Weekend at The Omni Grove Park Inn for a memorable getaway filled with music\, fun\, and relaxation. We look forward to celebrating with you!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/labor-day-weekend-at-the-omni-grove-park-inn/
LOCATION:The Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Omni Gove Park Inn":MAILTO:susan.rotante@omnihotels.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240703T185323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T012842Z
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: Ken Vandermark + PNL
DESCRIPTION:Performance: Ken Vandermark and PNL\nFriday\, August 30 at 7pm\nBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}\nTICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID \nBMCM+AC presents the duo Ken Vandermark (reeds) and PNL (drums) for a high-energy evening concert. \nThe high impact duo of PNL (drums) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) has been working together for more than two decades\, touring in Europe\, the United States\, Japan\, and Brazil\, and releasing 11 albums of critically acclaimed\, wide ranging improvised music throughout that period. Though they have both worked in many other exceptional groups- such as the Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet and Lean Left (with Terrie Hessels and Andy Moor of The Ex)- they have continued to return to their duo for more than 20 years because it remains crucial to their creative output. \nPNL and Vandermark began this collaboration when they recorded their initial album\, Dual Pleasure\, for the label Smalltownsupersound\, in 2002.  Shortly afterward\, they performed their first concert at the Molde International Jazz Festival. Since then\, they’ve performed on an international basis every year. Their approach to the duo context is ferocious in its intensity\, combining extreme rhythmic velocity with formal deconstruction and re-assembly\, with the freedom to use any genre as a resource at any time. In many ways\, PNL and Vandermark are more open in this setting than with any of their other playing situations\, creating a unique approach to improvised music that is riveting in its ideas and execution. \nThe duo’s most recent tours occurred in both Brazil and Japan during 2019.  The pair will return to Japan in January of 2024\, for a series of concerts that will coincide with the release of the PNL & Ken Vandermark: JAPAN 2019 boxset of recordings\, which includes collaborations with legendary Japanese musicians: Akira Sakata\, Masahiko Satoh\, and Yuji Takahashi. \nKen Vandermark (USA 1964) is an avant-garde composer\, improviser\, saxophonist/clarinetist\, curator\, and writer; in 1999 was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in music.  He moved to Chicago from Boston in 1989 and has worked continuously from the early 1990s onward\, both as a performer and organizer in North America\, Europe\, Latin America\, Japan\, and Ethiopia\, recording in a large array of contexts\, with many internationally renowned musicians. \nHis current group activity includes the bands Edition Redux\, Lean Left\, The DKV Trio\, DEK\, his large ensemble Entr’acte\, the ongoing Momentum projects; duos with Terrie Ex\, Christof Kurzmann\, Damon Locks\, PNL\, Mars Williams\, and Nate Wooley; and work as a solo performer.  Ken co-founded Catalytic Sound in 2012\, an organization dedicated to the economic sustainability of creative improvising musicians and has been its director since then.  In 2014 he began Audiographic Records\, an independent music label.  Since June of 2015 Ken has been co-curator of Option\, a music and interview series held at Experimental Sound Studio in Chicago.  Half of each year is spent touring in Europe\, North America\, Latin America\, and Japan; his concerts and numerous recordings have been critically acclaimed at home and abroad. \nPNL was born in Molde\, Norway\, and raised at a jazz club in Stavanger run by his parents. It was natural to choose his fathers drums as his instrument and jazz as his work. From 1990 on he took actively part in the jazz milieu in Stavanger and joined bands with established musicians such as trumpeter Didrik Ingvaldsen and saxophonist Frode Gjerstad. He studied at the Jazz dept at the University in Trondheim\, where the first self initiated bands were established\, and things developed really fast – PNL was nationally acknowledged at the age of 20. \nThe forming of the quartet Element in 1993 in many ways represented the start of a new phase in PNL’s musical life. Element musically became a platform for several other groups with bassist Flaten and pianist Wiik\, and lead to collaborations with Iain Ballamy and Chris Potter\, amongst others. \nPNL moved to Oslo in 1996\, where he joined and/or took part in the forming of bands like Vindaloo\, SAN\, Håkon Kornstad Tio\, The Quintet and Frode Gjerstad Trio. He later on got more into self initiated projects and collaborations with Swedish musicians\, such as pianist Sten Sandell and saxophonist Mats Gustafsson. PNL played his first solo concert in 1999\, and since then the solo concept has been an important part of his work. His solo album “Sticks and stones” was put out in 2001 on SOFA Rec. Being active in several bands at the same time has always been PNL’s deliberate working method. He is constantly conscious about the projects he is in\, as his participation in each and one of them is fully dedicated. Playing is not about getting from start to goal\, but rather being in an everlasting process\, a continuous movement where each new piece of music performed is a prolongation of the latest. Today PNL’s portfolio includes Atomic\, School Days\, The Thing\, Frode Gjerstad Trio\, Sten Sandell Trio\, Scorch Trio\, Territory Band\, FME\, and various duo projects such as with reedmen Ken Vandermark\, John Butcher\, Mats Gustafsson\, organist Nils Henrik Asheim and noise wizard Lasse Marhaug\, and the Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet. Before turning 30 PNL cemented his position as one of the most profiled drummers in Europe today. He has given countless performances at festivals and clubs in Europe and USA and participated on more than 50 recordings. He runs his own annual festival – All Ears – for improvised music in Oslo.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-ken-vandermark-pnl/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240805T034343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023320Z
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SUMMARY:Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Jay Badlani
DESCRIPTION:Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester\, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we are featuring Jay Badlani from Atlanta! \nJay Badlani is a comic and writer based out of Atlanta\, Georgia. He has been featured on the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival\, Red Clay Comedy Festival\, and North Carolina Comedy Festival. He has worked with headliners such as Clayton English\, Dina Hashem\, Sahib Singh\, and plenty more! \nFeaturing Noell Appling \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm \nShow is free with a suggested donation of $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/crisp-comedy-live-in-leicester-featuring-jay-badlani/
LOCATION:Noble Cidery and Taproom\, 356 New Leicester Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240819T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135115Z
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of Celebrate Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Anderson honors the rich history and exciting future of Anderson County\, SC\, with fun\, fireworks\, and free concerts this Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two full-production concerts by national touring country music artists Randy Houser and Ashley McBryde.  \nTickets are free. You must have a ticket to enter the venue.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/25th-anniversary-of-celebrate-anderson/
LOCATION:William A. Floyd Amphitheater\, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Anderson\, SC\, 29625\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240813T212352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T022230Z
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SUMMARY:Canna Comic Cuisine?--Infused Dinner Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Legal NC Cannabis A night of Live Comedy infused by a gourmet chef in a cozy\, vape-friendly Rezonance VIP Lounge\, featuring a 3-course cannabis-infused dinner and infused drink\, samples from local brands\nAnother cannabis-infused comedy night with Slice of Life Comedy and Infuso\, the married chef team who’s catered the past few events like these!\nAt 5’2″\, Jenn Snyder is our headliner and a hilariously DOPE comedian who packs a whole lot of funny in her one-two punch style of comedy. Topics ranging from her days growing up as a lesbian in a “good ol’ boy” town to dealing with the public on a daily basis\, this comedian will pull you in with her stories and leave you wanting more with her quick wit and hilarious observations. Born and raised in Columbia\, South Carolina\, her ultimate goal is to unite all people through laughter.\nHost Petey Smith McDowell is an Asheville native who has been traveling all around the country telling jokes since 2009.\nHe has opened for Rory Scovel\, Hannibal Buress\, Beth Stelling\, and Trevor Noah. Petey has a very popular instagram account that gives funny memes about Asheville and WNC on the daily. Instagram: @Peteysmithmcdowell\nFeaturing Patrick Fowler\nMenu priced From $35.00 to $140
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/canna-comic-cuisine-infused-dinner-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Rezonance\, 51-A College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slice of Life Comedy":MAILTO:Sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T233000
DTSTAMP:20260617T084521
CREATED:20240715T070701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164846Z
UID:70677-1725141600-1725147000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR on the last Saturday every month. \nLAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR \nages 21+\nDoors at 10pm\, show at 10:30pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/last-call-late-nite-comedy-at-dssolvr-5/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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