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SUMMARY:New Glass Studio in Old Fort
DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort\, NC\, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln\, cutting room\, hand tools\, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass with classes on glass tiles and a beautiful woodland tree ambiance light. Each month\, new classes will be offered\, and information can be found on the Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios website at arrowheadart.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/new-glass-studio-in-old-fort/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld\, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists\, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore\, who attended and graduated from Black Mountain College in the 1940s\, made a career as a textile designer and educator while continuing to create weavings\, fiber collages\, artist books\, and drawings. Her daughter Naomi creates colored clay objects that are tactile\, useful\, and visually complex. In the exhibition\, the mesmerizing striations of color in Naomi Lindenfeld’s pottery are placed in dynamic conversation with her mother’s innovative textiles\, mixed media collages\, and drawings.  \nFrom Naomi Lindenfeld—  \nI grew up with my mother’s loom in our family’s living room. Not many years later I ended up with clay carving tools and a rolling pin in my own ceramics studio. The pairings of work in this show exemplify the influences of my mother’s work on me and have served as an opportunity to both grow creatively and to honor my mother and her life’s work. \nI grew up hearing riveting stories of Black Mountain College\, its avant-garde\, experimental environment and brilliant\, unique personalities. As well\, I was exposed to many artists and craftspeople during my childhood and took my first pottery class with a friend of my mother’s. I responded to the immediacy of clay more than what appeared to be the tedium of threading warps on a loom. While working on a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry\, I discovered the Japanese technique\, Nerikomi\, of layering colored clays to create patterns. I have been captivated by exploring many ways of working with colored clay ever since. I have also come to realize that my method of working with clay – the sense of movement\, abstract graphic quality\, nature-themed imagery and vivid color – echoes my mother’s textiles. In designing work for this show\, I was first more drawn to my mother’s fiber collage work than her weavings\, as a closer match for my own techniques and sensibilities. I later saw that the way I carve into the layers in two directions appears as woven fabric. \nIt was both fascinating and challenging to interpret a two-dimensional medium within a three-dimensional realm; to not just reproduce my mother’s ideas and imagery but to draw inspiration and design the pieces as my own. My hope is that my ceramics\, while paying homage to my mother\, stand on their own just as her fiber works do. \n___ \nARTISTS \nLore Kadden Lindenfeld (1921 – 2010) emigrated with her family from Germany to the U.S. in 1938. After settling in a suburb of Boston\, Lore worked to help support her family\, earning fourteen dollars per week as a seamstress and sales clerk. She was the primary breadwinner for the family. She had previously studied fashion design in Germany and worked as a seamstress doing alterations and in various other jobs.  \nAfter enrolling in adult education classes at Harvard\, she received a scholarship to study at Black Mountain College in 1945. She remained at BMC until she graduated in 1948. Lore studied textile design with Anni Albers\, Trude Guermonprez\, and Franziska Mayer as well as taking classes with mathematician Max Dehn\, artist Josef Albers\, and writer M.C. Richards.. Her training at BMC was integral to her development as a textile designer and her work in industrial textile production.  \nInspired by the Alberses and the Bauhaus tradition\, she worked as a textile designer for the New York fashion industry\, followed by a career as a weaver\, fiber collage artist\, and as a weaving and art history teacher on the college level.   \nNaomi Lindenfeld has developed a line of colored clay works\, intended for daily use as well as for gatherings and celebrations. Flowing movement is the main feeling that Naomi hopes to convey in her work. Her inspiration is drawn from her love of dance\, patterns in the natural world that result from the movement of water and wind on materials like rock\, wood\, and shells. The colored clay technique allows one to work with colors while making a piece. Naomi loves to experiment with different color combinations to see how colors blend and contrast to create different moods.  \nShe took her first pottery class at the age of 12\, continuing to work in clay in high school\, and finally earning a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry. Naomi has had the chance to share her enthusiasm of colored clay by teaching workshops at many craft institutes around New England\, and since the fall of 1998\, she has been the ceramics teacher at The Putney School. While being one of the founding members of the Brattleboro Clayworks\, a potter’s collective\, she now has her own home studio in West Brattleboro.  \n___ \nRECEPTION AND TALK \nJoin us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday\, January 30\, 2025 from 5:30–8pm. \nOn Saturday\, January 31\, 2025 at 11am\, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” talk about Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld and the artistic conversations between works in the exhibition. \nBoth events take place at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street\, Asheville\, NC}. Free and Open to All.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dialogue-lindenfeld-lindenfeld/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\, hammering\, and finishing your ring. \nThese also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. \nYou’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio. \n$120 includes all materials \nArrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. \n*Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free! \nThis event will happen every Saturday from Feb 7\, 2026 to Mar 28\, 2026.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-3/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Simply Charmed
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular brass base\, (or upgrade to sterling silver in a variety of shapes and styles) then choose your silver accent piece\, and finally a gemstone of choice. After a quick demo by the instructor you can spend the next 45 minutes to complete your masterpiece. \nOur magnetic tumbler will polish your piece to perfection and you have an option of some finishing patinas as well. Upgrade to earrings\, make additional pendants for friends etc. \n$45 Base Price includes a brass charm\, gemstone\, and stretch cord. \n*Additional chains/bracelets available for purchase at a discount \nSome silver upgrades available for additional cost and additional pieces may be purchased to make gifts\, extras\, etc!) \nThis is family friendly\, kid friendly ages 5 and up (but the littles will need help with the hammering)\, and a great rainy day or indoor activity in downtown Asheville! \nThis event will happen every Saturday from Feb 7\, 2026 to Mar 28.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/simply-charmed/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments
DESCRIPTION:Come stamp and hammer a charm pendant to your liking in Ignite’s new Downtown Asheville studio! Group friendly up to 14 and a fun and quick experience in jewelry making. Choose from more than 60 unique styles and designs of metal stamps. Start with a brass piece in chosen shape (silver upgrades avail)\, then pick your accent piece\, and finally a gemstone of choice. After a quick demo by the instructor you can take up to 45 minutes to complete your masterpiece. \n*Includes Brass Charm\, gemstone\, jump ring \nThis event will occur every Saturday of the week from Feb 21\, 2026 to Mar 28\, 2026.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/simply-charmed-with-workshops-classes-appointments/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear's Smokehouse
DESCRIPTION:This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America’s Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a thrilling\, team-based experience with real clues from the Jeopardy! writers’ room\, all on your phone. Gather your smartest (or most entertaining) friends\, form your team\, and head to Bear’s Smokehouse for Jeopardy! Bar League every Thursday at 7pm. \nTo learn more\, visit jeopardybarleague.com. \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Feb 26\, 2026 to Jun 11\, 2026 and happens every:\nThursdays:	7:00pm – 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jeopardy-bar-league-at-bears-smokehouse/
LOCATION:Bear’s Smokehouse\, 135 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geeks Who Drink":MAILTO:Info@geekswhodrink.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
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SUMMARY:Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
DESCRIPTION:The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment\, raise awareness\, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction\, incarceration\, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. \nCraft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.  \nThis exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017\, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship\, professional development\, and a $5\,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition. \nOn view February 27\, 2026–September 27\, 2026
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-itarianism-community-action-through-craft/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T235900
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260206T175752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193348Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live. \nFrom native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants\, we’ve got the goodies your garden (and the critters) will love. All plants come from our friends at Carolina Native Nursery\, grown with care just for you.  \nOrders will be accepted from March 1st through March 31st\, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then\, pick up your order in Asheville\, NC at Oteen Baptist Church on Tuesday\, April 14th\, between 3 pm and 6 pm.  \nOrders MUST be picked up on Tuesday\, April 14th unless\, due to exceptional circumstances\, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order by contacting amy@mountaintrue.org. \nNative shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion\, filter pollution from runoff\, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy. \nPlants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/online-spring-native-plant-shrub-sale-benefiting-mountaintrue/
LOCATION:NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:susan@mountaintrue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260126T154318Z
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SUMMARY:Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
DESCRIPTION:Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains\, this 75-minute mindful\, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. \nDesigned to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady\, accessible pace\, this practice offers a balanced workout that strengthens\, engages both muscles and fascia\, and revitalizes.  In Sanskrit\, “Vinyasa” means “special placement\,” reflecting the intentional movement and connection with the breath that forms the foundation of this practice. With flowing sequences and moments of guided meditation\, each posture invites you to deepen your awareness and presence.  Through mindful transitions\, meditative pauses\, and the perfect interplay of effort and ease\, you’ll create space to connect deeply with yourself and the present moment. Ideal for those seeking a dynamic yet calming practice\, this class will leave you refreshed\, centered\, and peacefully energized—all while surrounded by the natural beauty and serenity of our breathtaking environment and the energy of the herd.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mellow-vinyasa-at-hapbe-valley-equine-wellness-farm/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
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SUMMARY:Getting Going on the Wheel at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated\, this beginner class is for you!  I aim to help each student move through the first\, often frustrating\, early steps of learning this new skill with enjoyment and curiosity.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/getting-going-on-the-wheel-at-arrowhead-gallery-studios/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260225T115914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T115914Z
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SUMMARY:Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a painter\, this 8-week Clay workshop is for you!\nUsing tiles or simple hand-built forms\, we will focus on exploring surface materials such as decorative slips\, underglazes\, terra sigillata\, and glazes. \nTechniques such as mishima\, sgraffito\, wax resist\, and monoprinting can be layered for dynamic or thoughtful compositions. This is an adult class\, but parents with focused tweens and up are welcome.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/clay-as-canvas-with-molly-morningglory/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260220T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T133643Z
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SUMMARY:Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You’ll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You’ll get to create multiple wall hangings with guided instruction and lots of support.   \nClay and tools needed to create a stunning wall hanging will be included. No clay experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and an open mind!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/decorative-wall-hangings-at-arrowhead-gallery-studios/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260224T222239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T115957Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory
DESCRIPTION:Join Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy to those sacred spaces. A variety of handbuilding techniques will be used to create sculptures up to 4 feet tall! These sculptures can be installed inside or outside and will weather the four seasons.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/garden-sculptures-with-molly-morningglory/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T120005Z
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SUMMARY:Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess
DESCRIPTION:Spin\, shape\, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week\, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing\, including centering\, opening\, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups.  \nLaugh\, learn\, and leave with your own handmade pieces ready for trimming and glazing—perfect for a creative afternoon midweek!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wheel-thrown-wednesday-with-jess/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260224T230225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T120013Z
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SUMMARY:Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner’s pottery class\, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel- from centering clay to shaping simple forms like small bowls and cups. \nNo experience is needed to try your hand and see what you can do! All supplies will be included from firings to a bag of clay\, just wear clothes ready to get muddy in\, and get ready to spin something fun!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/spin-saturdays-intro-to-wheel-throwing/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artist &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260304T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T104536Z
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SUMMARY:"Tiny Beautiful Things" at NC Stage
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos\, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid\, anonymous position of advice columnist\, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small. \nTiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck\, healing when you’re broken\, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers. \nContent Advisory: Like the best advice\, Tiny Beautiful Things doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. This production contains explicit language and mature discussions on child abuse\, sexual assault\, and suicide. \nRegular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)\nStudent Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)\nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, Saturdays: 7:30pm ; Sundays: 2pm\nFirst Friday (20th): 7:30pm ; last two Fridays (27th & 3rd): 2pm\nOpening Week “Choose Your Price” Nights: March 18th – March 20th
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tiny-beautiful-things-at-nc-stage/
LOCATION:North Carolina Stage Company\, 15 Stage Lane\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260304T165055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T104542Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Sanctuary Retreat: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Kanuga invites the community to welcome spring with music and self-reflection during a three-day “Wild Sanctuary Retreat: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition\,” Friday through Sunday\, March 20–22. Led by ordained interfaith minister and Celtic wisdom keeper\, Simon de Voil\, the retreat blends Celtic music and traditions with creative workshops\, nature and prayer to deepen participants’ connections with the divine. Surrounded by lilting spring birdsong and the gently lapping waters of Kanuga Lake\, participants are encouraged to listen for the voice of the divine in the beauty of the natural world in three days of guided workshops and events. \nThe retreat begins on Friday\, March 20 with a Spring Equinox Concert on the outdoor labyrinth (weather permitting). Each day of the retreat includes a blend of wisdom teachings\, morning and afternoon sessions of contemplative practices including song\, chanting\, and silence\, and ample personal time for reflection\, rest and exploration. Each day closes with Birdsong Vespers\, an inclusive\, informal outdoor musical worship service in nature (weather permitting).  \nAttendance cost for Wild Sanctuary Retreat is calculated during online registration\, depending on participants’ lodging selections.  Because Kanuga’s goal is to welcome all who wish to attend\, need-based financial assistance and payment plans are available. Apply for assistance at checkout. For more information or to register for the three-day retreat\, visit https://kanugacelticspirituality.campbrainregistration.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wild-sanctuary-retreat-contemplative-spiritual-practice-in-the-celtic-tradition/
LOCATION:Kanuga\, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr.\, Hendersonville\, 28739
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kanuga":MAILTO:info@kanuga.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260211T194708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T122916Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Workshop in Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:This intimate course in storytelling for all levels features longtime Swannanoa Gathering instructor Josh Goforth (Traditional Song Week) alongside Chautauqua scholar and accomplished local storyteller Becky Stone. Josh brings extensive experience in Appalachian storytelling drawn from his upbringing in nearby Madison County\, NC\, while Becky specializes in African-American history and narratives\, audience participation stories\, and songs. Students will learn how to craft stories and folktales from the seed of an idea to a well-spun yarn\, with opportunities to gain experience telling them in front of other participants. Join Josh and Becky for an unforgettable weekend of learning\, laughter\, and lore!​ \nAre you an educator\, community leader\, entrepreneur\, family historian\, entertainer\, artist\, or a parent who wants to tell epic bedtime stories that will be remembered forever? Join us for this Weekend Workshop!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekend-workshop-in-storytelling/
LOCATION:701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa NC 28778\, 701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa\, 28778
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swannanoa Gathering":MAILTO:gathering@warren-wilson.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260129T193509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T194451Z
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SUMMARY:WNC Build and Remodel Expo
DESCRIPTION:The WNC Build and Remodel Expo returns March 21-22\, 2026\, at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center in Fletcher. Produced by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the Expo connects Western North Carolina homeowners with trusted local building professionals for two days of practical guidance\, inspiration\, and hands-on learning. Attendees can explore home improvement ideas\, compare products\, meet local experts\, and attend short educational talks throughout the weekend. The event is designed to help homeowners plan projects with confidence\, from maintenance and upgrades to larger remodels. General admission is $10; $5 for seniors\, military\, first responders\, and educators. Kids 12 and under are free.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wnc-build-and-remodel-expo-2/
LOCATION:WNC Agricultural Center\, 761 Boylston Hwy\, Fletcher\, NC\, 28732\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains":MAILTO:jessie@ashevillehba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260304T223222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T104550Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Scrabble
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle\, or Boggle\, or Words with Friends\, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment\, so just stroll in and let’s play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It’s fine to drop by\, be late\, leave early\, but soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN\, SC\, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words\, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekly-sunday-scrabble-6/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260309T175222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215408Z
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SUMMARY:The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced\, interactive comedy show full of scenes\, songs\, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-misfit-improv-comedy-show-4/
LOCATION:NC Stage Company\, 15 Stage Ln\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Misfit Improv":MAILTO:info@misfitimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260318T063444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104200Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Secret Headliner Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a secret headliner from NYC in Asheville! \nOur Secret Headliner is a comic originally from Cincinnati\, OH. After winning the 2012 Funniest Person in Cincinnati competition\, they relocated to New York City in order to pursue comedy further\, and was rewarded in 2014\, when they was selected as one of the New Faces of the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2014. They have been featured on the Audible comedy podcast “Sounds Like America” as well as part of Cracked Comedy’s digital series. In 2020\, they released their debut standup album “Sweet Baby Boy” with Blonde Medicine records\, which debuted at #1 on iTunes. This was followed in 2025 by their first special\, “Down A Mom”. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sunday-night-secret-headliner-comedy-show/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T184500
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260228T205128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T222309Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:SPRING INTO THE LIGHT!\nSpring Equinox always represents more light and daylight in our lives!  We begin to gather our different seeds of flowers\, vegetables and fruit to plant for the Garden.  What do we need for our bodies to gain new growth in our movement?  How do we gather our strength and motivation to keep going when we are tired or frustrated?  How do we seek the light that uplifts our spirits?    Pic by Vijayalakshimi Nidugondi.   We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and Body! \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-52/
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:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260220T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T133728Z
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SUMMARY:SPIRITED IMPROV PLAYSHOP SERIES
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV\nSpirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts\, spiritual practice\, and group play that helps you release fear\, trust the unknown\, and show up as your truest self.\nSpirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth\, personal transformation\, and authentic connection. Rather than focusing on comedy or performance\, we use improv as a living practice\, one that invites presence\, trust\, curiosity\, and responsiveness in the moment. \nFacilitated by Jessica Chilton\, who brings over 20 years of improvisational performing arts experience and 16 years as an expressive arts therapist\, weaving creativity\, spirituality\, and presence into a safe\, transformative group experience. \nThrough embodied improvisational play\, movement\, voice\, storytelling\, sound\, and silence\, we create a living container where authenticity is welcomed and presence is practiced. Over time\, this shared experience fosters deep connection\, confidence\, and a felt sense of belonging.  \nSpirited Improv is for those seeking a spiritual community grounded in lived experience\, where growth happens through relationship\, creativity\, and the courage to show up fully. As we transform individually through improv\, we strengthen the collective and contribute to a more compassionate world. \nWHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING \n“Spirited Improv is authentic\, vulnerable and connective. It meets my need to deeply feel\, be seen and see others. On my first night I experienced such a profound healing experience after sharing what was on my heart. It was like a sound\, healing touch\, full moon energy bath that opened my heart. ” ~ Kate \n“Spirited Improv is a fun and little bit edgy way of interacting with the mystery of the moment. You decide how much you want to interact or observe from the audience so you never have to do anything you don’t want to do. It is an opportunity to let go of control and explore the spontaneity of life and creativity in a supportive\, safe environment..” ~ Kenyon \n“I got to play\, move my body\, laugh\, take joy in watching my friends come alive\, give and receive big hugs\, and feel the presence of the ancestors who always join me. There’s something so sacred about being present with others while we play\, witness and embody what is.” ~ Sue \nWHO IS THIS FOR \nPeople drawn to spirituality\, personal growth\, and inner exploration \nThose seeking genuine connection\, community\, and a sense of belonging \nCreatives and non-creatives alike – no improv or performance experience needed \nIndividuals who value compassion\, openness\, and radical acceptance \nPeople who want to grow in joyful\, embodied ways rather than through heavy or rigid processes \nThose who want to make a positive impact by starting with inner transformation
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/spirited-improv-playshop-series-2/
LOCATION:emberlight\, 82 Sanctuary Rd.\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260315T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234016Z
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SUMMARY:PBS North Carolina Screening of A Sacred Thread
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Western Carolina University’s Bardo Arts Center for a special screening of A SACRED THREAD. Witness the powerful story of the Snowbird Cherokee struggle to protect their language and heritage. This in-person event will showcase the resilience and determination of a community fighting to preserve its identity. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to learn about the rich culture and history of the Cherokee Nation. \nThis PBS NC documentary follows the Snowbird Cherokee of western North Carolina as they fight to preserve their language\, customs and ancestral traditions before they disappear. Through intimate storytelling about the Snowbird Cherokee’s art\, culture and deep connections to their sacred land\, the film offers a powerful portrait of a resilient community safeguarding its heritage.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pbs-north-carolina-screening-of-a-sacred-thread/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260321T193439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T215723Z
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SUMMARY:Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hey folks — The Forest Farmacy is hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm on March 25\, 2026. \nIf you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as a high-value crop that can work with your existing farm systems\, this session will help you get clear on what’s realistic. \nWe’ll cover:\n– A simple big-picture map of what it takes to start (low-tech\, small budget)\n– Which production paths make sense first (fresh vs value-added vs supplies)\n– How to avoid the common pitfalls that waste time and money \n50% of all donations go to the Cherokee-led Center for Native Health.\nRegister Here: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/en/live-webinar-start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Forest Farmacy":MAILTO:sarah@theforestfarmacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260320T133110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T215736Z
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SUMMARY:First Pulls: Works of Butcher Shop Press
DESCRIPTION:Butcher Shop Press begins its creative journey by presenting its first group exhibition\, ‘First Pulls: Works of Butcher Shop Press’\, on display from March  25 through April  4  with a silent auction of artwork donated by artist Phil Garrett. All proceeds will go to Butcher Shop Press to raise funds for additional studio equipment. \nButcher Shop Press is an art-based initiative housed in a space at the back of  Studio 116 where a butcher shop once operated in the early 1900s. Today\, the space has been transformed into a working print studio dedicated to exploring the craft and possibilities of printmaking. \nEach hand-pulled print in this exhibit was created using the studio’s Takach etching press\, generously donated by artist Marty Whaley Adams. The works highlight a range of approaches to printmaking and reflect the creativity of local artists exploring the unique processes of monotype and other print techniques.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/first-pulls-works-of-butcher-shop-press/
LOCATION:Studio 116\, 116 W Blue Ridge Rd\, East Flat Rock\, 28726
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ORGANIZER;CN="Studio 116":MAILTO:melanie@studio116nc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T150120
CREATED:20260227T200228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T222258Z
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SUMMARY:AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Rosenau & Sanborn with special guest Joe Westerlund
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Rosenau & Sanborn \nwith Joe Westerlund \nWednesday\, March 25th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Event 7PM \nRosenau & Sanborn \nAfter nearly 20 years of knowing one another\, the collaboration between Nick Sanborn and Chris Rosenau seemed inevitable but ended up accidental\, an Eaux Claires music-festival lark that had immediate chemistry. As they were playing that first show\, they realized they were already making a record. They reconvened in a small cottage in North Carolina in 2017 to finish what was started. They recorded the improvisations\, kept the working mixes and titles\, as well as the bird songs and traffic sounds that drifted into the microphones. The result was 2019’s Bluebird\, a little five-track wonder that made you feel like you were sitting in the room between them\, smiling as they found their wordless rapport. \nTwo years later\, Rosenau (Volcano Choir\, Collections of Colonies of Bees) and Sanborn (Sylvan Esso\, Made of Oak) got together again. They had fun during round two\, but the sessions were neither as carefree as that first attempt nor more focused in a way that felt compelling and new. The pair shelved those pieces to try again when the time seemed right. \nThen there was a pandemic. There were tours. There were other records. There was life at large. By the time Rosenau ventured back to Betty’s (Sylvan Esso’s studio in the North Carolina woods) to try again\, four years had flashed past. \nFor the absorbing follow-up\, 2026’s simply titled Two\, they “unprepared\,” Rosenau arriving to the sessions with a novel guitar tuning he’d never used and Sanborn with a reconfigured electronics rig that forced him to abandon old patterns. The result feels like sitting alongside two old friends as they surprise one another with unheard stories from their recent pasts and ideas for their futures. \nThe night before the duo wrote “Walrus\,” Sanborn had performed at a rave with his techno duo GRRL x Made of Oak. Of the track\, Rosenau writes\, “Honestly\, the approach on this track was ‘Ok! Saturday night… Let’s party!’ It all felt real good. From there\, we got Nick’s gear back up from the night before\, followed our process\, and went for it. I remember Nick turning into an octopus in front of my eyes as he wrangled both the modular rig he had set up for this one\, as well as the insane drum machine situation.” \nTwo is set to be released physically in indie record stores on March 6 via Psychic Hotline\, with a digital street date following on March 20. \nJoe Westerlund \nFor the last five years\, Joe Westerlund’s music has explored and documented his personal unknowns. Before the 2020 release of his solo debut\, Reveries in the Rift\, Westerlund was largely a band guy\, whether that meant charting the edges of folk-rock with his childhood friends in DeYarmond Edison and\, later\, Megafaun\, or offering the anchor to acts like Watchhouse and The Dead Tongues. But on Reveries\, he wondered what it would be like to make meditative percussive music\, to wander into the middle distance of his own introspection with his drum kit. Some of those findings reappeared on 2023’s lauded Elegies for the Drift\, where he stared into several painful ends—of a 20-year partnership and the death of multiple friends\, collaborators\, and mentors—and tried to send those relationships off with sound. These were largely open-ended and improvisational albums\, Westerlund paying less attention to sheer rhythmic patterns than emotional frameworks. \nDuring the same half-decade\, though\, Westerlund became engrossed in studying the clave\, the metric pattern that first defined so much Afro-Cuban and Latin music and then drifted into almost every corner of jazz and rock. What did it mean for an idea to be so flexible\, for it to fit so many forms while retaining its own essence? His interest in composing with this new musical curiosity—that is\, in constructing grooves that felt instinctual and irrepressible—compounded amid the pandemic\, when people desperately wanted to remember what it was like to inhabit their bodies in a room crowded by strangers. The result is another leap into the unknown for Westerlund: Curiosities from the Shift\, a 12-track playground of endlessly interwoven beats and melodies\, where Westerlund’s clave enthusiasm collides with his textural experimentalism\, where his rhythmic symphony of one shakes hands with a half-dozen friends decorating this space alongside him. \nCuriosities began taking accidental shape when Califone mastermind Tim Rutili asked Westerlund for a few ideas amid lockdown. Westerlund had been playing in Califone for years\, and Rutili was hoping a long-distance beat might spark a song. Nothing concrete came of those sketches\, as Rutili pursued other paths. So Westerlund went his own way with them\, instead\, steadily building those ideas into his own compositions. They are now the basis of the three-piece suite that holds Curiosities’ first half\, beginning with the junkyard percussion and delightful bass splashes that frame “Tem” and ending with the surrealistic boom-bap of thumb pianos and shakers on “Can Tangle.” There is a hard-won joy to these numbers\, as if Westerlund is delighting in real time in spotting a potential dead end but finding his own way forward\, anyway. \nThose songs became\, too\, a kind of working roadmap for the terrain that Westerlund explores across Curiosities\, from the call-and-response glory of opener “Nu Male Uno” to the uncanny amorphousness of closer “Felt Like Floating.” All of these songs are defined by an identifiable rhythm\, like the loping strut at the center of “Midpoint” and the head-nodding pulse that winds through “Persurverance\,” winkingly misspelled to suit his North Carolina-via-Wisconsin pronunciation. But those are springboards for other textures\, moods\, and notions\, like the New Age references—shimmering metallophones\, chattering birds\, retiring flutes—that circle through “Midpoint” or the dub-indebted delays and gamelan hymns that bubble up through “Persurverance.” This is deeply multivalent music\, each number’s propulsive core counterbalanced by a series of surprising choices. Bittersweetness and joy\, grief and liberation\, sighs and smiles: It all exists here\, tangling toward infinity. \nThis complexity stems\, in part\, from a happy accident. Late in 2023\, around the time of his 43rd birthday\, Westerlund booked a week of studio time at Betty’s\, the bucolic space built and operated in the North Carolina countryside by his friends and occasional collaborators in Sylvan Esso. He meant to be there for five days before embarking on a brief tour with Setting\, the essential instrumental trio that has become a key outlet for his improvisational vim. But after a Setting bandmate got sick\, Westerlund booked another five days alone at Betty’s\, giving himself time\, space\, and quiet to keep finessing these compositions\, to see where else his assemblages of metallophones and drums\, electronics and keyboards might lead\, what magic they still had to reveal. \nWhen\, for instance\, he took a break outside while recording “Elegy (for OLAibi)\,” a tribute to late Japanese experimentalist Ai\, he noticed that the air-conditioning seemed to be sighing in time to the music he was making inside. He recorded the sound and wove it into the track. It is now one layer among so many\, one feeling amid a diorama of them. In the months after those sessions were done\, Westerlund reached out to seven friends—Califone’s Rutilli\, saxophonist Sam Gendel\, trumpeter Trever Hagen\, and violinists Libby Rodenbough and Chris Jusell among them. Sure\, these were his most thoroughly composed and precisely built works ever\, but he wanted to hear what happened when his pals responded in real time\, when they added bits of themselves back to what he’d made. They delivered grace\, depth\, and feeling\, with their parts pulling back curtains on hidden recesses of Westerlund’s rhythmic worlds. \nWesterlund readily admits he is surprised by Curiosities from the Shift\, by its insistence on groove and meter rather than drifting abstraction. Having lived and worked so long in the trenches of bands\, he assumed he was done functioning within basic meter\, at least for a while. But music is\, of course\, rarely a binary\, where one element obviates all room for the other. These 12 songs fuse so many of Westerlund’s loves into pieces that are endlessly fascinating\, using familiar elements to\, once again\, render another of his adventures into the unknown. Playful but tender\, wistful but wondrous\, driven by beats but not bound by them\, Curiosities from the Shift is Westerlund’s definitive statement so far\, the solo drummer record that opens wide to reveal a musical and emotional landscape richer than perhaps even he imagined he might find
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ayurprana-listening-room-presents-rosenau-sanborn-with-special-guest-joe-westerlund/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Riffs featuring Zandra Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! \nHot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. \nThis show features headliner Zandra Johnson \nZandra Johnson is a Gen-Z medical comedian who gives a behind the scenes peek into life in the operating room\, featuring a wild cast of surgeons without their customer service face. Her ‘never-say-no’ kind of attitude in the night life scene lands her in wild experiences with fascinating individuals that she bring to life on stage. Her theatrical and unique perspective of life in healthcare\, hysterical experiences in the dating worlds of both small towns and big cities\, and unparalleled story telling capability transports crowds to the very moment she experienced in real-time. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $12 advance\, $15 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wednesday-night-riffs-featuring-zandra-johnson/
LOCATION:Asheville Guitar Pedals\, 444 Haywood Rd.\, Asheville\, 28806
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SUMMARY:All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
DESCRIPTION:ed & Thur\, Mar 25 & 26 • 8 pm\nThe “Notorious RBG” comes to life in this witty\, moving portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. From breaking barriers and fighting for women’s rights to standing strong on a divided Supreme Court\, RBG’s story is one of fierce resilience\, sharp humor\, and lasting impact.  \n“A must see” —BroadwayWorld \nSpotlight on All Things Equal: \nWritten by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes\, creator of Broadway’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood and AMC’s Remember WENN\nChronicles RBG’s journey from Brooklyn valedictorian to Supreme Court icon\nMichelle Azar’s award-winning stage and screen experience includes NCIS LA\, Criminal Minds\, and the musical Bronco Billy\nLaley Lippard has directed and collaborated with companies from Steppenwolf Theatre Company to The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/all-things-equal-the-life-trials-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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