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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150444
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000
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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:20260828T150444
CREATED:20240223T163858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T133946Z
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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:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
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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 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
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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 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241213T205602Z
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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 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20240820T154437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T135430Z
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SUMMARY:An Artful Journey: Exploring the Best Art Exhibitions of 2024 with Art Historian Julianna Caro
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an artful journey to the world’s most exciting art centers: Paris\, New York\, London\, and Venice to virtually tour this year’s best museum exhibitions. Each artful journey will begin with a delightful morning drink and pastry from Recess Cafe in Black Mountain followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian and curator Julianna Caro. Together we will enjoy time to visit and connect and to learn about the birth of Impressionism\, the African American artists of the Harlem Renaissance\, John Singer Sargent’s use of fashion in his portraiture\, and the oldest and most important contemporary art exhibition\, the Venice Biennale. \nWednesdays 10:30am-12pm \nSeptember 25 (Paris—Impressionism)\nOctober 16 (New York—The Harlem Renaissance\nNovember 13 (London—Sargent and Fashion)\nDecember 11 (Venice—The 2024 Biennale)\n$25 per lecture\, refreshments included
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/an-artful-journey-exploring-the-best-art-exhibitions-of-2024-with-art-historian-julianna-caro/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20240731T153559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023537Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Farm at Black Mountain College
DESCRIPTION:Built on more than a decade’s worth of deep\, original archival research\, this exhibition will constitute a comprehensive new history of Black Mountain College. By focusing on the farm\, the exhibition sidesteps the popular paradigm of approaching BMC through its famous faculty and students\, and instead offers a new cast of characters\, one that includes mostly students\, women\, and farmers. It spotlights the importance of collaboration\, both on campus among students\, faculty\, and faculty families\, and in the community with farmers and organizations in nearby cities and towns. Finally\, the exhibition shows what happens when communal living is no longer communal\, and offers the first ever detailed account of the fall of the college\, a dramatic and often dangerous story. \nThe opening reception and a keynote lecture will take place in conjunction with BMCM+AC’s annual ReVIEWING conference hosted at UNC Asheville. Exhibition themes will correspond to the chapters of co-curator David Silver’s book on this topic\, to be published in conjunction with the exhibition in partnership with Atelier Editions.  \nCurated by David Silver and Bruce Johansen
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-the-farm-at-black-mountain-college/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241213T212643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212643Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection
DESCRIPTION:American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection features more than 70 works of art by renowned American artists. American Made beautifully illustrates distinctive styles and thought-provoking art explored by American artists over the past two centuries. The exhibition begins with Colonial-era portraits by masters\, such as Benjamin West\, Thomas Sully\, and Sarah Miriam Peale\, and then moves on to highlight the development of mid-19th-century landscape painting. \nImage: John Frederick Kensett (American\, 1816 – 72)\, “Singing Beach & Eagle Rock\, Magnolia\, Massachusetts\,” 1864\, oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-american-made-paintings-and-sculpture-from-the-demell-jacobsen-collection/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241213T202704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212840Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition | Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Art Museum presents Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects. The suite of lithographic drawings by Robert Morris presents a series of ideas for ten works of art shaped out of earth\, atmospheric conditions\, and built environments. Created in 1969\, the series marks an important moment when artists began to reimagine what art could be. Morris was a pioneer in conceptual art working at the forefront of Minimalism\, Process art\, and Land art.  \nImage: Robert Morris\, “Piles and Pits\,” from the “Earth Projects” series\, 1969\, color lithograph\, 20 13/16 × 27 7/8 inches. Museum purchase\, 2006.22.07.61d. © 2024 The Estate of Robert Morris / Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-anti-form-robert-morriss-earth-projects/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T233000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241124T164516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190259Z
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SUMMARY:Nina Howard\, Modern Artist - Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Folkmoot USA is pleased to offer an opportunity to own a gorgeous original painting created by modern abstract artist Nina Howard.   \nA long time supporter\, Ms. Howard has graciously donated her original piece of art to benefit the efforts of Folkmoot’s mission to share music and cultural education.  Valued at $3\,000\, this lovely 36” x 48” acrylic on canvas painting will be raffled off from November 8 through end of day December 12 with all proceeds going directly to Folkmoot USA.  Tickets are $5 each or five for $20.  The winning ticket will be drawn the week of December 16. \nRaffle Tickets – https://givebutter.com/q3kR6w \nThe raffle was to culminate September 26\, the night Nina completed the piece.  Unfortunately\, many interested art lovers were unable to attend due to Helene’s flash flooding.  Folkmoot decided to extend the raffle to those who missed the exhibit/fundraiser giving them a chance to win this magnificent piece of art.  Additionally\, your raffle ticket purchase will assist Folkmoot in realizing its goals.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/nina-howard-modern-artist-raffle/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241112T192438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020519Z
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SUMMARY:Book Your Own Tour At PARI
DESCRIPTION:Come for a self guided tour and explore our museum! See how our telescopes work today\, and how they communicated with satellites long ago. Learn about historic NASA artifacts like our Apollo lander and real rocket engine. Take in the sparkle of mineral specimens and fossils from around the world. Discover the impact of meteorites of all types that fell to Earth. Delve into our dark fluorescent tunnel. \nBook a Private Guided Gallery Tour and learn how light is used to explore the night sky. See and touch objects that have been to space and meteorites that fell to Earth. View rocks and minerals that are beautiful and important to science. Explore our fluorescent tunnel. A PARI scientist will guide your experience.\nThis private tour is exclusive to your party. \nSelf Guided Tours or Private Guided Tours are often available on weekdays and some weekends. So long as another event\, field trip\, or private tour is not already scheduled\, we can likely accomodate your visit. Give us a call at 828-862-5554 to check availability.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/book-your-own-tour-at-pari/
LOCATION:The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute\, 1 PARI Drive\, Rosman\, 28772
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ORGANIZER;CN="PARI":MAILTO:programs@pari.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241112T200017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020525Z
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SUMMARY:Handcrafted Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market\, a festive craft market with one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork! This market will run from November 21 through December 19\, and we invite you to help us open the market with our Holiday Reception on Wednesday\, November 20 from 6-8pm. Guests can enjoy holiday food\, drinks\, and music while shopping the market. Santa will also be joining us for those wanting a picture!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/handcrafted-holiday-market/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Rd.\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Arts &amp%3B Crafts School":MAILTO:administrator@tryonartsandcrafts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241112T160752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020553Z
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SUMMARY:All Is Calm
DESCRIPTION:The Western Front\, Christmas\, 1914. Out of the violence a silence\, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary time of camaraderie\, music\, and peace. A remarkable true story\, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. \n“A beautiful musical retelling of a World War I ceasefire\nwith gifts of music\, poetry\, and melody.”\n-New York Times \nShowtimes are 7:30pm for evening performances and 2pm for matinees. Please see our website for available showtimes and tickets\, which are being offered on a sliding scale so that everyone can enjoy theatre in the aftermath of Helene. If you cannot afford the lowest tier\, please reach out to our box office and we will work with you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/all-is-calm/
LOCATION:NC Stage Company\, 15 Stage Ln\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241029T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T124825Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Tours
DESCRIPTION:On weekdays from December 2 through 20\, Historic Johnson Farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Tour the decorated historic house\, visit the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists\, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed\, those with reservations take priority\, so please consider making a reservation. Guided daytime tours are $15 for adults\, $10 for students and seniors (65 and over)\, and free for those 4 and under.  \nGroups of 10 or more are welcome to reserve private group tours at 1:30 PM each weekday for a group rate of $8 per person\, but they must reserve ahead of time by calling 828-891-6585 or emailing jfarm@hcpsnc.org. \nIf you are looking for a holiday gift or a stocking stuffer\, purchase a farm item. Mugs\, ornaments\, and magnets with the farm logo will be for sale along with stickers with the farm’s animals. The popular children’s book about the farm\, Winston the Farm Dog: A History of Historic Johnson Farm\, will be for sale as well. The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists gift shop will be stocked full of handmade fiber gifts. \nThe farmhouse was built by hand from 1876-1880. It is believed to be the oldest standing brick home in Henderson County. The Christmas season was a special time for Johnson family members\, who were known for their generosity.  Their home was among the first in our county to get electricity.  For many Christmas seasons\, they placed their tree decorated with colorful lights on the front porch. Travelers enjoyed the glow of the display to and from town in the evenings. Throughout the year and especially at holidays\, Sallie Johnson was known for her delicious cakes.  The farm grounds were plush with greenery that was gathered to decorate their home. The celebration of Christmas was much simpler then.   \nThe Christmas tours are important for the non-profit foundation that operates a heritage education center as part of Henderson County Public Schools. Events like this provide a significant portion of the farm’s operating expenses and educational experiences.  \nThe farm was a gift to the schoolchildren and the community by the late Vernon and Leander Johnson.  It is owned by Henderson County Public Schools\, and is managed by an Executive Director and the Historic Johnson Farm Foundation\, Inc.  It was designated a NC Cultural Treasure. The farm is located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville\, NC 28739.  \nFor more information\, call the farm foundation office at 828-891-6585.  Or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org or www.facebook.com/HistoricJohnsonFarm or email jfarm@hcpsnc.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/historic-johnson-farm-christmas-tours/
LOCATION:Historic Johnson Farm\, 3346 Haywood Road\, Hendersonville\, 28791
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Johnson Farm":MAILTO:jfarm@hcpsnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241129T183140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T161626Z
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SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic film is reimagined as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve 1946\, this hilarious re-enactment\, with the help of a live Foley and a talented small ensemble\, brings the entire town of Bedford Falls to life on stage. Small-town everyman George Bailey is having a Christmas Eve that can only be saved by a miracle. Enter George’s guardian angel\, Clarence\, who takes him on a heartwarming journey of redemption\, proving that “no one is a failure who has friends.”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241106T121707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T120324Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Deck the Trees Celebrates 14th Anniversary to Support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry’s Fuel Fund\nDecember 6\, 2024 – January 6\, 2025 \nBlack Mountain\, NC – November 6th\, 2024 \nDeck the Trees Celebrates 14 Years! \nDespite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene\, the community’s resilience continues to shine through\, and the need to help keep our neighbors warm is greater than ever.\nThe beloved Deck the Trees event returns for its 14th year as a fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund\, helping local families stay warm this winter. Hosted at the Monte Vista Hotel and local surrounding businesses\, visitors can enjoy more than 45 beautifully decorated trees\, all following this year’s theme of *”Winter Wonderland.”* \nA full list of participating locations is available on the SVCM Deck the Trees website. The public is invited to vote for their favorite trees by donating money \, every dollar is equal to 1 vote. Votes are unlimited\, and you can vote for as many trees as you’d like! Donations are accepted in boxes located by each tree or online via a QR code or through the SVCM website. \nVoting starts Friday\, December 6th\, and continues until January 6th. You can cast your vote by placing cash or checks in the designated box for your favorite tree\, or by using the online QR code. Best of all\, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund\, helping to keep our local neighbors in need warm during the colder months. \nSince its inception\, Deck the Trees has raised over $300\,000 to help keep our neighbors warm during the winter months. \nVideo Link   https://youtu.be/FjH6bFeG18E
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/deck-the-trees-2/
LOCATION:Monte Vista Hotel\, 308 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deck the Trees Committe":MAILTO:judimeltonconsulting@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241112T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020600Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Nativity Exhibition  “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”
DESCRIPTION:“Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”\nFirst Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak St\, downtown Asheville\nFree Admission\nOver 250 Nativity sets from more than seventy countries will be on display\nDecember 6-15\, 2024\nWeekdays: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nSaturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nSundays: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nThe Asheville Nativity exhibit entitled “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville December 6-15\, 2024.\nThe eighth annual Asheville Nativity exhibit is a gift to the community coordinated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and First Baptist Church of Asheville. Nativity displays may be viewed in the dining room at First Baptist Church of Asheville beginning Friday\, December 6 through Sunday\, December 15. The exhibit will be open to the public weekdays 5-8PM\, Saturdays 10AM-8PM\, and Sundays 12PM-8PM. School groups\, retirement communities\, or special press visits can be arranged by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. The complete schedule can be found at www.ashevillenativity.org. Over 250 Nativity scenes from around the world will be on display. This family-friendly event includes a life-size stable with costumes.\nA crèche\, often called a Nativity scene\, is an artistic representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. While focusing on the central figures of the mother Mary and Christ Child\, crèche artists often telescope time and place to bring together a host of earthly and heavenly participants—shepherds\, animals\, wise men\, angels\, and commoners.\nFor centuries\, the crèche as an art form has flourished in homes and churches worldwide. Whether the crèche depicts 19th-century Italian villagers dressed in silks and jewels or contemporary African animal herders crafted from clay\, each representation reflects the unique talents\, circumstances and culture of the artist.\nThis exhibit is an ecumenical effort to highlight the cultural diversity of each crèche on display\, while honoring and celebrating the common theme that runs throughout—the birth of Jesus.\nPast events have included participation from seven different Asheville area churches and displayed over 250 unique Nativity sets from seventy countries around the world. Thousands of people attend the exhibit each year. Guest comments included: “Awesome!” “Wonderful!” “Lovely!” “Words cannot express the beauty.” “Impressive and beautifully done.”\nThe event is free to the public. Donations are welcome. Tax-deductible donations can be made by visiting ashevillenativity.org. More information is available on the website or by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. First Baptist Church of Asheville is located at 5 Oak Street in downtown Asheville.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-nativity-exhibition-oh-tidings-of-comfort-and-joy-christmas-creches-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241120T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190457Z
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday at Violet Hill Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday on Tuesday\, December 10th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Asheville\, NC. \nHemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been suffering for over two decades from hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA)\, an invasive insect that can kill the tree in as little as four years. \nCome help us treat hemlocks in this beautiful area! This volunteer day will involve re-treating healthy hemlocks around the cemetery area on mostly flat terrain\, great for those interested in a less strenuous day. \nOn HRI chemical treatment workdays\, volunteers treat hemlocks with insecticide to protect them from hemlock woolly adelgid. Every volunteer will be paired with an experienced\, licensed professional who will provide instruction and guidance. For more questions and to register\, reach out to Ayla at volunteer@savehemlocksnc.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-treatment-volunteer-workday-at-violet-hill-cemetery/
LOCATION:violet hill cemetery\, Hazel Mill Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T184500
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241128T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T140552Z
UID:76270-1733893200-1733942700@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Winterizing Wave! \nPreparing you and your body for the Cool and Cold Weather! Winter time brings on all kinds of weather and our bodies respond to all of the types of weather!  In Winter\, we tend to want to hibernate more.  Do you take time out of your busy week to spend time with yourself?  Do you completely hibernate or a little of both? Do you protect your body from the Cool or Cold Weather by wearing layers or do you enjoy the cold weather?  Join us to explore how the body responds to Winter!  We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth!  \nHomewood\, 19 Zillicoa St Asheville\, NC\, 5:00-6:45pm\, Fee is sliding scale $15-25 no one turned away! \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath!\nDance movement timeline:\nDoors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.\n5 PM: Warm-up\, Meditative stretching and dancing.\n5:45 PM: Doors Close\, Opening circle\nDemonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness.\n6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms\n6:45: Closing Circle/End\nThank you and see ya on the dance floor soon!  Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-21/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241122T173810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190503Z
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SUMMARY:The Totem: Celebrating Family\, Spirit & Culture
DESCRIPTION:UpMarket Gallery\, downtown Asheville’s newest gallery and event space\, is hosting its inaugural art show– The Totem: Celebrating Family\, Spirit & Culture. Ten Asheville artists offer unique interpretations of totems\, exploring family\, spirit\, and cultural themes. Through various mediums and styles\, these modern totems invite viewers to reflect on their connections to family and heritage.\nWe welcome you to experience this captivating show in our newly restored space. Also housed within our thoughtfully updated building is the Dog & Pony Show\, a curated collection of distinctive decor and gifts—perfect for your holiday shopping!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-totem-celebrating-family-spirit-culture/
LOCATION:UpMarket Gallery\, 68 North Market Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20240917T173638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T012300Z
UID:74735-1733940000-1733945400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! \nThe Innerdance is a music-based\, meditative\, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result\, people experience an expanded sense of awareness and altered states of consciousness that support conditions for self-healing\, as old paradigms change and new ways of being emerge. \nIn this space of unlimited possibilities\, very profound and mystical things can happen. Common ‘movements’ in the Innerdance include drug-free psychedelic experiences\, past life regressions\, lucid dream-like states\, near-death experiences\, kundalini activations\, synesthesia\, non-dual awareness\, and womb/birth memories. \nBenefits may include nervous system regulation\, circadian rhythm reset\, mental clarity\, inner peace\, greater neural plasticity\, increased intuitive discernment\, emotional regulation\, improved self-esteem\, deep insight\, and enhanced sensory perception. \nLearn More on my YouTube Channel: @linda.innerdance \nMy Innerdance Experience \n \nUnexpected Things That Can Happen In The Innerdance \n \nThe Innerdance Soundscapes vs Sound Baths \n \nINVESTMENT $45\n(Advance Tickets available for purchase from The Horse Shoe Farm only) \nTo register\, please visit https://thehorseshoefarm.com/upcoming-events \nTo purchase advance tickets\, please call 828.393.3034 \nDATES: \nWednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nSeptember 4\, 18\nOctober 2\, 16\, 30\nNovember 13\, 27\nDecember 11 \nEvent will take place at The Horse Shoe Farm in The Sanctuary. When arrive at The Horse Shoe Farm\, follow signs to The Sanctuary (next to the Sunset Barn). \nFor more info\, please visit: https://www.lindafernandezhypnosis.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/innerdance-altered-states-of-consciousness-with-soundscapes-energy-work-6/
LOCATION:The Horse Shoe Farm\, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive\, Hendersonville\, 28791
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241118T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155322Z
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Hike at DuPont State Recreational Forest
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, December 12th at 1:00 pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain\, NC. The hike is about 3.5 miles total round-trip\, and is considered easy to moderate terrain. \nWe will walk along Pitch Pine Trail\, Three Lakes Trail\, and Conservation Road. Along the way\, we will traverse through one of our Hemlock Conservation Areas (HCAs). We will cover the ecological importance of hemlocks in riparian areas\, what is threatening them\, what is being done about it\, and more. \nThis HCA is very special\, as it is a site of active Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practice- it is managed using many different methods to protect our hemlocks from hemlock woolly adelgid. These methods include chemical\, biological\, and silvicultural controls. We will pass through active research plots and discuss the work that is being done to find the best way(s) to protect our hemlocks for years to come.  \nPlease note that although the trail is open and clear\, some overhead hazards remain present. \nWe’ll meet at the DSRF visitors center. More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering. \nFor any questions or to register\, contact Olivia Hall at education@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend\, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Wednesday\, December 11th. Please include contact phone number\, email address\, and emergency contact when you sign up. The backup date for this hike in case of inclement weather will be Thursday\, December 19th.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-hike-at-dupont-state-recreational-forest/
LOCATION:DuPont State Recreational Forest\, 89 Buck Forest Rd\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241114T180813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T171819Z
UID:75933-1734026400-1734037200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:A Kilted Christmas with Eireann's Call
DESCRIPTION:Join Eireann’s Call as they whisk audiences away to Celtic lands far and near to celebrate holiday traditions with passionate and stirring arrangements of seasonal music. Racing fiddle tunes\, powerful bagpipe melodies\, soaring vocals\, rocked up tribal drumming and wicked grooves combined with dancers and a dramatic narrative create a magical holiday experience. It has played to sell-out crowds for years. Come enjoy the magic of the season! \nThe event is Pay What You Can – $25\, $20\, $15\n  \nListen:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@eireannscall3920 \nDonations are Welcome \nDina’s Taco Truck On-Site
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-kilted-christmas-with-eireanns-call/
LOCATION:Folkmoot Friendship Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, 28786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241126T171759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T140559Z
UID:76179-1734031800-1734037200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Campfireball: Humans vs. Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse\, here come the Holidays breathing down our necks. Sure\, it starts out nice\, pretty decorations\, warm feelings\, but all that slowly starts to crumble as we stress ourselves to the brink searching for the perfect gift\, or not being able to escape our weird family\, or being reminded or our fundamental loneliness. At The Campfireball: Humans vs. Holidays at Story Parlor on December 12th you finally have a chance to fight back.  In this battle for the ages\, the audience will go toe-to-toe with the ghosts of Christmases  past\, present\, and future (plus all the other holidays from ‘this time of year’) in a part game-show\, part existential escape room\, part group therapy immersive storytelling experience. Mark your calendars\, the fate of humanity depends on you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-campfireball-humans-vs-holidays/
LOCATION:Story Parlor\, 227 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Campfireball":MAILTO:cory@campfireball.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241213T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212917Z
UID:76525-1734076800-1734109200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition | Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier\, 1979
DESCRIPTION:Bill Viola’s Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier\, 1979 on loan from Art Bridges is an immersive experience that explores the ideas of death and regeneration in nature. In a darkened room\, sounds from nature envelop the viewer\, as a placid pool of water reflects a projected image of Mount Rainier onto a screen. The water is periodically disturbed\, causing the image to dissolve and slowly recompose as the pool settles. \nImage: Bill Viola\, “Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier 1979” (1979)\, Video/sound installation. Art Bridges. Photo: Kira Perov © Bill Viola Studio
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-moving-stillness-mount-rainier-1979-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241114T020625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020625Z
UID:75844-1734105600-1734192000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Geminids Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:Join PARI for a night all about meteors and meteorites. Enjoy our dark skies and mountain peaks for breathtaking views of the night sky. Our astronomers will guide your experience as you watch for blazing meteors and peek at distant celestial objects through big telescopes. \nYou can choose from three ways to attend this event. \nCabin Package\nThis package allows two people to attend the two hour\, astronomer guided event\, plus: \nStay overnight in one of our well appointed private cabin rooms. Rooms include private bathrooms\, individually controlled heating and cooling\, microwave\, mini-fridge\, Keurig pod compatible coffee maker\, and complimentary bottle of wine.\nEnjoy a PARI provided dinner.\nJoin PARI scientists for event related educational programming after dinner.\nStay up late if you wish for more observing.\nEnjoy a PARI provided breakfast the following morning.\nArrival and departure times can be found in your ticket description.\nAdditional attendees may join you in your cabin room by purchasing the ticket Cabin Additional Adult or Cabin Additional Child as appropriate. These must be purchased with the Cabin Package ticket. If you need to add them after your purchase\, please contact us for assistance. \nCamping Package\nThis ticket allows one person to attend the two hour\, astronomer guided event\, plus: \nStay overnight in your own tent at a campsite at PARI.\nEnjoy a PARI provided dinner.\nJoin PARI scientists for event related educational programming after dinner.\nStay up late if you wish for more observing.\nEnjoy a PARI provided breakfast the following morning.\nArrival and departure times can be found in your ticket description.\nEvening Only Ticket\nThis ticket allows one person to attend the two hour\, astronomer guided event. Arrival and departure times can be found in the ticket description.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/geminids-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute\, 1 PARI Drive\, Rosman\, 28772
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ORGANIZER;CN="PARI":MAILTO:programs@pari.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241213T063228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212750Z
UID:76486-1734116400-1734123600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba two show: Peter Wong
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country\, and this week we have Peter Wong from NYC! \n“Hello. I’m Peter Wong\, a New York City based comedian whose work has been featured on Comedy Central and FunnyOrDie. \nBesides my stand-up sets\, I also post original comedy sketches to YouTube. My channel has over 4 million views\, this makes me very important to 10 year olds. \nIn 2021 I was named one of New York Comedy Festival’s “Comics to Watch”\, where a handful of comedians are selected as some of the best comedians in the best comedy city in the world.” \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-two-show-peter-wong/
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:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241204T170254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T182035Z
UID:76379-1734116400-1734127200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Mankind Project Helene Relief Fund
DESCRIPTION:Announcing a benefit concert for The Mankind Project Helene Disaster Relief Fund on Friday\, December 13that 7:00pm  at the Land of Sky United Church of Christ at 15 Overbrook Pl. Asheville. To date the Mankind Project Relief Fund has distributed locally over $50\,000. Please consider supporting our efforts and enjoy performances of two of our area’s musical luminaries\, David Wilcox and David Lamotte!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/benefit-concert-for-mankind-project-helene-relief-fund/
LOCATION:Land of the Sky United Church of Christ\, 15 Overbrook Place\, Asheville NC\, 28805
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20241116T132904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004110Z
UID:75947-1734118200-1734123600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:A Christmas Memory
DESCRIPTION:Flat Rock\, N.C. – Returning to the stage for his sixth straight season at St. John in the Wilderness\, actor and theologian E.R. Haire\, Jr. will perform Truman Capote’s beloved short story\, A Christmas Memory\, as a one-man show.   \nThe dates for this year’s performances are Friday\, December 13 and Saturday\, December 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday\, December 15 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The shows will be held in the Wilderness Room of the Parish House at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock\, across Rutledge Drive from the Episcopal Church. \n“It is once again an honor to bring this classic story to life. I am grateful to the good people of St John in the Wilderness and the greater Flat Rock community and beyond who have supported my efforts as I will be entering my sixth year of performing this wonderful\, heartfelt story\,” said Dr. Haire. \nThe show is free to the public but seating is limited to 60 people per performance and RSVP is required.  The direct link is http://bit.ly/christmasmemory24 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.  Face masks are optional. \nA Christmas Memory takes place during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Until he was ten years old\, Truman Capote lived with elderly relatives in a small town in rural Alabama. The story is an autobiographical account of those years\, especially of his relationship with one of the elderly cousins\, Miss Sook Faulk.  \nThe greatest examples of Capote’s skillfulness as a writer are found among the stories inspired by his early childhood and the relationships he forged growing up in the rural South.  \nA Christmas Memory first appeared in Mademoiselle Magazine in the late 1950s\, when Capote was 27 years old\, and has since become one of his most beloved and bestselling works.  \nMr. Capote was a flamboyant figure in both literary and cultural circles. Controversial\, colorful and complex\, he was a writer of uncommon grace.  His best-known works include Breakfast at Tiffany’s\, In Cold Blood\, Other Voices Other Rooms\, and The Grass Harp.  Mr. Capote died in 1984 at the age of 59. \nEarle Ross (E.R.) Haire\, Jr. PhD is a native of North Carolina. His professional achievements combine acting and theology.  In Los Angeles\, he worked as an actor and at Paramount Studios. Theater credits in Los Angeles include The Foreigner\, You Can’t Take It With You\, Hamlet\, Henry V\, Richard III\, The Importance of Being Earnest\, The Caucasian Chalk Circle\, and the comedy spoof Riffs of Shakespeare. Dr. Haire is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild.  \nDr. Haire received a Master of Sacred Theology from Yale University\, studying at both the Yale Divinity School and the Yale School of Drama. He earned his PhD in Theology and Ethics with a concentration in religion\, media and culture at the University of Edinburgh in 2017. \nSt. John in the Wilderness is located in Flat Rock\, NC at 1895 Greenville Highway.  Queries may be directed to the church office\, (828) 693-9783 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-christmas-memory/
LOCATION:Parish House of St. John in the Wilderness\, 1905 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness":MAILTO:media@stjohnflatrock.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T150444
CREATED:20240117T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T172406Z
UID:65901-1734163200-1734174000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Santa’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast\, meet elves straight from the North Pole\, then head into the park to see Santa climb down Chimney Rock. No registration required.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/breakfast-with-the-elves-at-the-old-rock-cafe-2/
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
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