BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Laurel of Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T123959 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20250626T200711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T004516Z UID:81271-0-1752433200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Heritage Fire DESCRIPTION:Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday\, July 13\, the all-inclusive\, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans\, each grilling globally inspired\, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. Brought to you by top culinary event producers a21\, Heritage Fire educates consumers and offers hands-on experience with honest food sourced straight from the farm. \nAn all-star cast of top chefs from Asheville and beyond will be on-site serving up delicious bites prepared over live fire. Participating talent include Alex and Ashleigh Baxevanis (Feta Flav Greek Taverna)\, Benjamin Sullivan (Cranford Bros BBQ)\, Brett Suess (The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm)\, Daniel Valladares (Root & Bone)\, Fernando Desa (Goya Foods)\, Jason Sweeney (Asheville Proper)\, Mike Rednak (Indaco)\, Mountain Madre (Mountain Madre)\, Tory Bogin (Claywood)\, Tyler Slade (Bargello) and more! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/heritage-fire/ LOCATION:The Horse Shoe Farm\, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive\, Hendersonville\, 28791 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HF_NYC_Selects-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240223T163858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T133946Z UID:66956-1710493200-1740758400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians DESCRIPTION:On view from March 15\, 2024 through February 28\, 2025\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience.\nFeaturing objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections\, ‘sov·er·eign·ty’ is designed to educate visitors about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ autonomy\, its relationship with the federal government\, and how the tribe has defined its own relationship with its land\, people\, and culture. \nThe Museum of the Cherokee People is the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)\, one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes alongside Cherokee Nation and the United Keetowah Band of Cherokee Indians. The EBCI is a self-governed\, autonomous nation with over 16\,000 enrolled members living around the world—it has its own laws\, elections\, and government—and is the only federally recognized Tribal Nation within the boundaries of what is currently known as North Carolina. \nIn this exhibition\, visitors will learn how\, through adaptability and innovation\, the EBCI has combated attempts to eradicate\, remove\, and assimilate its people and remained on the Qualla Boundary—57\,000 acres (0.00067661% of the original Cherokee territory) which is owned by the EBCI and held in trust by the federal government. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sov%c2%b7er%c2%b7eign%c2%b7ty-expressions-in-sovereignty-of-the-eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians/ LOCATION:Museum of the Cherokee People\, 589 Tsali Blvd.\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sovereignty-Gold-Iron-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of the Cherokee People":MAILTO:communications@motcp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T233000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240721T004859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132653Z UID:70933-1720598400-1727739000@thelaurelofasheville.com 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC03796-by-joshua-lynch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20241213T211132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213006Z UID:76532-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20241213T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213014Z UID:76536-1722423600-1741024800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection DESCRIPTION:Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work\, drying it in air\, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process\, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled\, and when the elements can step in to leave nature’s mark. This exhibition traces the historical\, stylistic\, and conceptual origins of work that either embraces or refuses the element of chance in ceramics\, looking at modern and contemporary work made in Western North Carolina. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-forces-of-nature-ceramics-from-the-hayes-collection-2/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Forces-of-Nature_image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240726T150104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213324Z UID:71013-1722529800-1728671400@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bullington Gardens":MAILTO:Bullingtongardens@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240731T200853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T131421Z UID:73451-1723201200-1726938000@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Shull-2024-Blue-Bisagra.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Morgan Gallery":MAILTO:info@traceymorgangallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240903T183817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T183817Z UID:74211-1723543200-1733500800@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Narsiso-Martinez-Always-Fresh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T121500 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240816T231527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135038Z UID:73775-1724407200-1731759300@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Silver-Stacking-Rings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240816T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135051Z UID:73767-1724419800-1731772800@thelaurelofasheville.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/79317.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20241213T205602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213000Z UID:76529-1726225200-1737396000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Ginny Ruffner Reforestation of the Imagination DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present Ginny Ruffner’s Reforestation of the Imagination\, organized and toured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition imagines an apocalyptic landscape of withered plant forms that come to life when activated with augmented reality. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick\, Ruffner illuminates the delicate balance between nature and the artificial human-built world around us\, putting forth an optimistic hope for the future: that technology can be a means to understand and help save the earth from environmental devastation. Visitors can download the free app “Reforestation” on their phones or use the iPads in the gallery to bring this second reality to life. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-ginny-ruffner-reforestation-of-the-imagination/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Harnois_012818_Ruffner_0020-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T223000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240917T140827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T012033Z UID:74710-1726603200-1727562600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:JD Clayton at The Grey Eagle DESCRIPTION:JD Clayton will be playing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sept. 28. \nDoors: 8pm // Show: 9pm\nTickets: $21.71\nAll Ages \nJD Clayton\, a hardworking musician rooted in Arkansas\, blends southern rock and the truth-telling spirit of 70s country. Clayton honed his multi-instrumental talents in his father’s church before pursuing music in Nashville. Now back in Arkansas with a fresh perspective\, his experiences and growth have brought a new depth to his work. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jd-clayton-at-the-grey-eagle/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, 28801 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240806T182419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023431Z UID:73536-1726858800-1726952400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Punch Bucket Literary Festival DESCRIPTION:Literary nonprofit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21\, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville\, the festival will feature over 100 authors\, including New York Times bestselling and three-time National Book Award-nominated author\, Lauren Groff. Readings\, workshops\, and panels will cover multiple genres and forms\, including memoir\, fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry. An all-day bookfair will host 20+ literary magazines and presses including The Sun Magazine\, Ecotone\, The Rumpus\, and Loblolly Press. \nWho: Punch Bucket Literary Festival Asheville \nWhen: Friday–Saturday\, September 20-21\nFriday event 7:00PM\, Saturday events 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM \nWhere: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel \nTickets: Full festival pass: $89 \nPunch Bucket Literary Festival \n \nSingle events: $30 – $49 \nInfo/Tickets: worthamarts.org • (828) 257-4530 • boxoffice@worthamarts.org URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/punch-bucket-literary-festival/ LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240814T021540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T022620Z UID:73695-1726909200-1727020800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Ikebana Exhibition DESCRIPTION:There will be ikebana designs for viewing throughout the weekend and membes will be available to explain ikebana flower arranging techniques and materials. \nHours\nSaturday\, 9-21 = 9 – 5\nSunday\, 9-22 = 9 – 4 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ikebana-exhibition/ LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-I.I.-Exh.Flyer_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ikebana International Asheville":MAILTO:lynnforbes143@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240806T185554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023438Z UID:73551-1726912800-1726918200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history\, as we celebrate 20 years of community building\, growing\, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall\, Garden Manager from 2007-2022\, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space\, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about the garden’s creation\, the plants and people that give it life\, and the long history of community engagement that makes this space possible. After the tour\, light refreshments will be served. \nTickets are $20 per person. Ticket proceeds support the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Event with the goal of raising $20\,000 to fund our educational programming and start accumulating seed money to replace our old barn with a new facility. More information about the fundraiser can be found at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/20th-anniversary-celebration/ \nGather with us on a Saturday morning in September from 10:00am – 11:30am on September 7th\, 14th\, or 21st. Your ticket reserves one spot for one tour. Please RSVP for one of the three dates. Tickets can be purchased at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/garden-tour/ \nFor more information please contact Lucille Nelson at lucille.nelson@tobm.org. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/20-years-of-community-gardening-historical-tours-3/ LOCATION:Dr. John Wilson Community Garden\, 99 White Pine Dr.\, Black Mountain\, 28711 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/banner-DRJW-Garden-Tours-with-Diana-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain Recreation &%3Bamp%3B Parks":MAILTO:recreation@townofblackmountain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240117T175800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T172330Z UID:65889-1726912800-1726930800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:16th Annual Flock to the Rock DESCRIPTION:Break out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities\, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations\, beginner bird walks\, the hawk watch\, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong birder or just bird-curious\, you won’t want to miss it. Full event schedule to follow. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/16th-annual-flock-to-the-rock/ LOCATION:Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park\, 431 Main St\, NC\, 28720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park":MAILTO:groups@chimneyrockpark.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240627T152109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013303Z UID:70249-1726912800-1727017200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Creative Expression in Oil and Cold Wax Painting DESCRIPTION:Calling all WNC artists! Come and learn oil and cold wax painting from a master of the medium! Visiting artist Mark Witzling is one of the best-known oil/cold wax painters in the US and is an international award-winning artist. \nPainting with oil and cold wax is fun and highly creative. Whether new to cold wax or more experienced\, learn and explore various techniques to establish foundations and build layers to create visually expressive abstract paintings. \nThis is a two day event: Saturday\, September 21\, from 10:00 – 3:00 and Sunday\, September 22\, from 10:00 – 3:00. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creative-expression-in-oil-and-cold-wax-painting-2/ LOCATION:Re.Imagine Gallery\, 15 Spivey Lake Dr.\, Fairview\, 28730 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mark-Witzling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Re.Imagine Gallery &%3B Studios":MAILTO:reimaginefairview@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240718T203253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164907Z UID:70839-1726912800-1727020800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Haywood County Studio Tour DESCRIPTION:The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour through 20 local studios to meet 38 artists\, view demonstrations\, and possibly take home a piece of Haywood artistry! Studios are sprinkled throughout Haywood County\, trailing through both urban and rural locales. With a vast variety of artists and mediums to see on the studio tour—from ceramics and woodcarving to basket weaving and stained glass—there’s something for every art enthusiast. Studios open 10am – 4pm on Saturday and 12pm – 4pm on Sunday. This event is free and open to the public. Click the link below for a list of participating studios. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/haywood-county-studio-tour/ LOCATION:Haywood County Arts Council Gallery\, 86 N. Main Street\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hcstudiotours-46-large-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haywood County Arts Council":MAILTO:info@haywoodarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240822T195850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T164024Z UID:73929-1726916400-1726934400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Authentic WNC Smoked Barbecue Served at Scouting America Fund-Raiser DESCRIPTION:Each year locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 17 and Scouts Troop 17 barbecue dinner benefit\, The event set for Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 offers tender juicy Western North Carolina smoked BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served behind the Riceville Fire Department and Community Center\, 2251 Riceville Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 11:00AM – 4:00PM or while supplies last. Outside Creekside picnic tables are available for dining. \nPitmasters smoke premium North Carolina pork shoulders throughout the night prior to the event. All dinners include a generous portion of BBQ pork\, homemade BBQ sauce\, home baked beans\, North Carolina BBQ slaw and southern roll. \nThe charge for BBQ dinner plates will be $12.00. Reservations are not required. Creekside Picnic Tables available for all. Donations to benefit the Scouts are always appreciated. \n“Local Scouting America Packs and Troops raise funds to provide support for Scouts in their service area\,” said Committee Chairman Dan Little. “Funds are used to provide assistance for Scouts from economically challenged communities by sending scouts to summer camp\, providing scouting handbooks\, uniforms and paying for the national Scouting America annual recharter fee. Raised funds are also used to purchase flags for our veterans graves.” \nOn Memorial Day\, Independence Day and Veterans Day Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Troop 17 honor our deceased veterans at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery by placing flags on their graves. \nIf you have a youth between Kindergarten and 18 years that would be interested in Scouts\, there will be a Scouting America representative at the BBQ event to provide information. \nScouts Serving Others: Since 1910\, over 4\,000 young men in Western North Carolina have earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Through their Eagle Scout service projects\, thousands of community service hours have been conducted to benefit our communities. Scouts in Western North Carolina will perform over 40\,000 hours of community service in 2024.\n_________________________________________________________________________ \nMedia Contact: Dan Little\, Committee Chairman (828) 298-1452 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/authentic-wnc-smoked-barbecue-served-at-scouting-america-fund-raiser/ LOCATION:Riceville Fire Department\, 2251 Riceville Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1602.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cub Scout Pack 17 and Scouts BSA Troop 17":MAILTO:jaywiner@charter.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240730T170156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023447Z UID:73119-1726920000-1726938000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:ASAP's 2024 Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours\, demonstrations\, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina\, including vegetables\, livestock\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, fiber\, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, and interests. All are welcome. \nTours will take place at 21 different farms across 5 geographic clusters. See event page for more details. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asaps-2024-farm-tour/ LOCATION:ASAP’s Farm Tour\, 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Farm-Tour-2024-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240829T161621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184037Z UID:74247-1726938000-1726945200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Thomas Wolfe's Buried Lives: An Evening Tour of Riverside Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening tour as we explore portions of Riverside Cemetery\, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works\, as well as a few other notable people in Asheville at that time. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery\, $5 per person.\nTickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Memorial\, or at the gate with cash in hand. Plan for two-hour leisurely paced tour! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thomas-wolfes-buried-lives-an-evening-tour-of-riverside-cemetery/ LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery\, 53 Birch St\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/454570272_1071590524976669_3233414917734608472_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site":MAILTO:grant.holmstrom@dncr.nc.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240718T195008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164914Z UID:70834-1726941600-1726952400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Humane Society Fur Ball DESCRIPTION:Where elegance meets compassion. Fur Ball is an elevated gathering to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. \nJoin us for an enchanting evening! The event is black-tie optional\, and tickets include delicious international food stations\, an open bar with signature cocktails\, live music from Izzi Hughes\, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Guests will also enjoy a Puppy Love Room with adoptable dogs\, a fun photo booth experience\, exciting auction and raffle items\, and an interactive 50/50. Special thanks to WLOS Meteorologist\, Meghan Danahey\, for being our emcee for the evening! \nThis year’s event is also dog friendly for dapper pups! A limited number of dog tickets will be available for furry guests to enjoy a Barkcuterie Bar\, their own Doggie Dining Station\, and each pup will receive a doggie bag to take home gifts (and leftovers!).  \nTogether\, we can create a brighter future for our beloved companions. \nThis event is for adults 21 and older. Ticket sales end August 31st. Complimentary valet parking will be available. \nSponsorships are available. Contact Events and Business Partnerships Manager\, Jessica Chipriano\, at events@blueridgehumane.org for more information. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-humane-society-fur-ball/ LOCATION:The Main Event\, 125 South Main Street\, Hendersonville\, 28792 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fur-Ball_LandingPage_Final_WEB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Humane Society":MAILTO:events@blueridgehumane.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240507T034339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T131424Z UID:68966-1726945200-1726952400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! \nThis Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gluten-free-comedy-at-gingers-revenge-11/ LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gluten-9.21.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240815T230434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T231208Z UID:73737-1726947000-1726952400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical DESCRIPTION:Tryon’s Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. \nPerformances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 Trade Street\, Tryon\, NC. \nTickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets\, call 828.859.2466 or visit tltinfo.org. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theater-presents-great-american-trailer-park-musical-3/ LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/great-american-trailer-park.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T233000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240715T071502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164922Z UID:70686-1726956000-1726961400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Secret Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! \nSecret Garden Comedy is live at the Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 9:30\, show at 10pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/secret-garden-comedy-at-hi-wire-rad-3/ LOCATION:Hi-Wire RAD\, 284 Lyman St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5_20240615_003738_0002.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240831T180006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184044Z UID:74324-1726999200-1727006400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION: \nIt is a day that shifts where the daylight gets shorter. It is time where the day and night are in equal length. We begin to find balance in our lives and in our bodies. A shift happens of blossoming plants and flowers will begin to wilt and the trees prepare to shed their leaves for the coming cold. Animals begin to collect their food for hibernation. They turn to their dens to find warmth and prepare for the darkness. We begin to turn inward to practice gratitude for the harvest that came during the Summer season. How do we move with the grace of balance\, turning inward and having gratitude for our bodies and all things? We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \nDon’t miss out on Local drummer Brandi Mizilca and student drummer. They will drum for our Warm up session from 10am-10:45am. \nPlease bring an object to place on the installation that represents Fall. Please do not bring any objects of value! \nVenue: Still Point Wellness\, 946 Tunnel Rd. Asheville\, NC 28805\nTime: 10am-12pm\nFee is sliding scale: $15-25\, no one turned away. \n About 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative instructional dance practice which is created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years. Through the dance\, Karen acts as an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms\, based on how does the body move and change through this fast paced world? \nSee ya on the dance floor! Love K URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-vacillating-waves-class-hosted-by-karen/ LOCATION:Still Point Wellness\, 946 Tunnel Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mitchell-mccleary-Sffn3x3u6mo-unsplash-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240730T170339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023455Z UID:73122-1727006400-1727024400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:ASAP's 2024 Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours\, demonstrations\, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina\, including vegetables\, livestock\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, fiber\, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, and interests. All are welcome. \nTours will take place at 21 different farms across 5 geographic clusters. Visit the event page for more details. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asaps-2024-farm-tour-2/ LOCATION:ASAP’s Farm Tour\, 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Farm-Tour-2024-banner-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240815T230608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T231243Z UID:73740-1727017200-1727024400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical DESCRIPTION:Tryon’s Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. \nPerformances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 Trade Street\, Tryon\, NC. \nTickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets\, call 828.859.2466 or visit tltinfo.org. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theater-presents-great-american-trailer-park-musical-4/ LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/great-american-trailer-park.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240825T184749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T194511Z UID:74030-1727017200-1727028000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:S.A.M.S. Annual Picnic Potluck\, Rock & Geology Enthusiasts DESCRIPTION:Asheville area rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts! We hope that you will join us at our annual potluck picnic at Lake Julian Park on Sept. 22nd! Whether you’re just getting started learning about rock collecting or you’re a certified gemologist\, the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society welcomes you. Our annual potluck picnic is free and open to the public! \nWhat we’ll be doing: socializing\, talking about rocks\, eating\, and having a mineral silent auction. \nPlease bring a potluck item to share and a mineral for our silent auction. Bidding in the silent auction is cash only. All proceeds go towards our non-profit club. \nIf you’d like to let us know that you’re coming\, please email us or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7qCLkUvcKPg7tfis5 \nLocation:\nPicnic Pavilion #2\n39 Lake Julian Rd.\nArden\, NC\n28704 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/s-a-m-s-annual-picnic-potluck-rock-geology-enthusiasts/ LOCATION:Lake Julian Park\, 406 Overlook Ext\, Arden\, NC\, 28704\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Green-and-White-Minimalist-Picnic-in-the-Park-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Appalachian Mineral Society":MAILTO:ashevillegemstones@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T123959 CREATED:20240806T184041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023504Z UID:73539-1727024400-1727035200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Beloved Community Garden Celebrates 20 Years of Growing\, Sharing\, Educating DESCRIPTION:Join the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an original play created and performed by community members; live music; a delicious dinner prepared by local restaurants and gardeners\, and a cash bar. Tickets are $40 in advance\, $50 at the door. Student (college and grade school) tickets $25. Children 6 years and under are free. A silent auction will offer local adventures\, activities\, and services that will enrich your year spiritually\, mentally\, and physically\, and you can test your luck on three unique raffle baskets. \nThe original play will be this event’s crown jewel. With the help of local community theater playwright and director Jerry Pope\, the garden’s community has woven a tapestry of stories from a myriad of voices. The resulting compilation of memories is sure to make you laugh\, cry\, and reminisce! These stories touch the humanity in all of us and the endless connections that we have with the universe around us. \nThe goal for the 20th Anniversary Celebration is to raise $20\,000! Proceeds from this event provide financial support for the garden’s interns so that they can focus on learning good growing techniques and in-turn share that knowledge with others and give back to the community. Proceeds also allow the garden to bring in excellent educators for workshops to educate the community about gardening\, native and medicinal plants\, and more. The rest of the revenue will be set aside as seed money for a new structure to replace the current barn. The community hopes that the new structure can include processing capabilities\, educational space\, cold storage\, and an office for the full-time garden manager. Additional donations are enthusiastically welcomed to help realize this vision! \nProviding food for hundreds of local families\, the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden is a vital resource in helping reduce food insecurity in the Swannanoa Valley. Each year\, residents and volunteers come together to grow fresh produce that is distributed to families in need. The garden relies heavily on the work of interns to assist in the growing process and to educate the public on sustainable growing techniques. This fundraiser serves as one of the best opportunities for the community to come together and learn about the purpose and benefits of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. This event is also one of the best ways to support the community garden and keep it up and running for years to come. \nIn addition to growing produce for the community and providing space for residents to garden\, the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden tends dozens of fruit and nut trees\, grows many native and medicinal plants\, helps to maintain greenways\, operates a composting station for the Town\, and supports a full-time garden manager position. \nFor more information about this year’s event or to purchase tickets visit the event website at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/20th-anniversary-celebration/.\nTo get involved\, please contact Lucille Nelson at lucille.nelson@tobm.org.\nFor information about donations and sponsorships please reach out to info@bmtcommunitygardens.org URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beloved-community-garden-celebrates-20-years-of-growing-sharing-educating/ LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/banner-20th-anniversary-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain Recreation &%3Bamp%3B Parks":MAILTO:recreation@townofblackmountain.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR