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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T111500
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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:20260504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! \nAll supplies will be provided.\nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and learning! \nMUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE CLASS
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-kids/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260808T133952Z
CREATED:20260806T193406Z
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SUMMARY:World Without End
DESCRIPTION:World Without End\nPainting and sculpture by Severn Eaton\nPUSH Gallery\n25 Patton Ave. \nOpening Fri. Aug 7.  7-10pm\nShow runs through Sept. 30.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/world-without-end/
LOCATION:Push Skate Shop\, 25 Patton Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Jewelry Making!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you’ll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects\, including rings\, earrings\, charms\, pendants\, and more. You’ll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nWhether you’re making a keepsake for yourself or a meaningful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and the satisfaction of saying\, “I made that!” \n*Drop in starting at 1pm. Arrive by 3 to be sure you have time to complete the piece you want! \nPrices start at just $25 and vary by project\, with options available in sterling silver\, brass\, and a selection of gemstones. \nKid-friendly! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Younger participants or certain projects may require assistance from a parent or guardian to ensure everyone stays safe while creating. \nGreat for couples\, bridemaid parties\, girls time out\, and everyone in between!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/drop-in-jewelry-making/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260904T005825Z
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SUMMARY:Evon Streetman: Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of vintage photographs by Evon Streetman.  \nEvon Streetman is a seminal figure in Southern photography whose experimental approach helped define the trajectory of contemporary photo-based art in the region. Initially trained as a painter\, she was an early pioneer in incorporating painterly processes and handwork into her photographs. She embraces the materiality of the photographic surface through interventions such as hand-coloring\, airbrushing\, and the application of gold and silver leaf. Her images often blur the line between documentation and transformation\, evoking a sense of place that is both intimate and enigmatic. \nStreetman’s work emerged alongside a broader movement of artists who redefined photography as a fine art medium\, including Clarissa Sligh\, William Christenberry\, and Eugene Meatyard. Like her contemporaries\, Streetman’s work explores memory and place\, remaining deeply rooted in the Southern landscape. \nIn addition to her artistic practice\, Streetman was an impactful educator. She assisted in developing the photography curriculum at Florida State University and later founded the photography program at the Penland School of Craft. Her work remains a standard in the study of alternative photographic practices and the visual culture of the American South.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/evon-streetman-reflections/
LOCATION:Tracey Morgan Gallery\, 188 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Morgan Gallery":MAILTO:info@traceymorgangallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T192628Z
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SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design\, then solder (yep with a torch)\, sand\, polish\, and more. By the end\, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished\, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. This is a great couples activity\, unique bachelorette experience\, team building event\, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. *Workshop takes 2.5 hours +/- **Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety waiver and also take the workshop ***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardian sign the safety waiver $185/person
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mixed-metal-mountain-bracelet-4/
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:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T121500
DTSTAMP:20260810T192635Z
CREATED:20260810T142958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192635Z
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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. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker space. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession. You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio. $120 includes all materials Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. *Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-8/
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:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131147Z
CREATED:20260904T123042Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 - Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
DESCRIPTION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s\, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! \nLake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; Featuring a large body of water\, surrounded by 13 unique Full-Scale haunted attractions and over 100 live characters\, Plus: Live Concerts\, Special Guests\, Movie Cars\, and so much more! \nWithin these attractions\, you will journey through Original and awe-inspiring immersive environments\, multi-dimensional special FX\, and breathtaking scares\, unlike anything else in the Carolina’s! \nVisit Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 and prepare to Experience the Fastest Growing\, most Unique\, most Immersive Attraction in the Carolina’s!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/lake-hickory-haunts-2026-celebrating-15-years-of-fear/
LOCATION:Lake Hickory Haunts\, 520 Carolina Ave\, Hickory\, 28601
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ORGANIZER;CN="Passage":MAILTO:lakehickoryhaunts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T201502Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Shoemaking\, Oxford or Derby
DESCRIPTION:Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all the skills required for making a pair of shoes by hand and is taught through demonstrations and instruction. Some of the skills covered in the course include: measuring\, fitting and modifying lasts for your feet\, pattern making\, skiving\, sewing\, lasting\, soling\, pegging and finishing leather. Each class time lasts four hours.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beginner-shoemaking-oxford-or-derby/
LOCATION:Deborah’s School of Shoemaking\, 121 Montana Avenue\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Shoemaker":MAILTO:orahdeborah@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260906T162851Z
CREATED:20260905T175123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T162851Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Stewart: Apocalypse Series and Other Works Reception
DESCRIPTION:Created in the 1990s in response to the Gulf War\, Mary Stewart’s Apocalypse Series offers a civilian’s perspective on war and addresses anxiety and collective loss beyond the battlefield.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mary-stewart-apocalypse-series-and-other-works-reception/
LOCATION:John W. Bardo Arts Center\, 200 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, 28723
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131215Z
CREATED:20260904T143503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T131215Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Show: Trilby
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nTrilby\nTrilby is an alternative rock artist currently based in Asheville\, North Carolina. While it’s hard to pinpoint her exact origin\, it is safe to say that Trilby grew up here\, there\, and everywhere along the East Coast\, and if you look close enough\, you might find strands of green hair in your own local town. Trilby has been writing music since she was fourteen. She just released her new single\, “Cities\,” and has recorded her debut album.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-trilby/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260817T202417Z
CREATED:20260816T021407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202417Z
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SUMMARY:URSA Asheville Presents: A Performance of Coltrane's *Interstellar Space* - With Jeff Arnal & Steve Alford
DESCRIPTION:URSA ASHEVILLE AND APLR Present: A PERFORMANCE OF COLTRANE’S *INTERSTELLAR SPACE* \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6 PM || Show 7 PM \nAs part of *Giant Steps: Celebrating 100 Years of John Coltrane*\, URSA Asheville and AyurPrana Listening Room present a free\, RSVP performance of Coltrane’s *Interstellar Space* on Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. The performance will be followed by a conversation with the audience and a Q&A moderated by Dr. Bill Bares. \nRecorded on February 22\, 1967 — just months before Coltrane’s death\, and not released until 1974 — *Interstellar Space* paired Coltrane’s tenor saxophone with the drums of Rashied Ali in an extended suite of duets\, stripped of piano and bass entirely. Widely regarded as a landmark of free jazz\, the album remains one of the most daring and spiritually charged recordings of Coltrane’s career\, and one of the last studio statements he would make. \nFor this performance\, saxophonist Steve Alford of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and drummer Jeff Arnal of the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) will take on Coltrane and Ali’s roles\, bringing their own voices to the duo’s open\, unaccompanied dialogue. \nFollowing the performance\, Alford will speak about Coltrane’s music and legacy\, and Arnal — who knew Rashied Ali personally — will share stories about Ali and discuss the practice of free drumming. \nThe evening is a collaboration between URSA Asheville\, AyurPrana Listening Room\, and the two musicians\, offered free to the public as part of URSA’s mission to bring first-rate jazz to Asheville. RSVP and additional information are available at **ursaasheville.org**. \n“URSA is proud to partner with AyurPrana in presenting this unique guided tour of the complex worlds of late-Coltrane era free jazz\, featuring two of the most experienced and creative exponents of free jazz in North Carolina\,” said Dr. Bill Bares\, President and Founder\, URSA Asheville. \nAbout the Artists \nJeff Arnal \nJeff Arnal is an American percussionist\, composer\, and community organizer working across experimental\, improvised\, and interdisciplinary music\, shaped by more than three decades of work in contemporary classical music\, jazz\, and free improvisation. \nA student of percussionist Milford Graves and composer Stuart Saunders Smith\, Arnal has recorded for Clean Feed\, Mahakala Music\, NoBusiness Records\, and Generate Records\, and his drumming has been praised by *The Wire* for its “balletic sense of time and imaginative deployment of colour.” \nHe is Executive Director of the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in Asheville\, where he has led the organization since 2016. \nSteve Alford \nSteve Alford is a multi-instrumentalist and educator specializing in contemporary improvisational music. A saxophone graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music\, he toured extensively across the United States and Europe before settling in Chicago\, developing expertise on harmony clarinets and performing across straight-ahead jazz\, modern improvised music\, and experimental indie-rock. \nAfter relocating to Asheville\, Alford taught at Mars Hill University and UNC Asheville while earning his Master’s in Jazz from the University of Tennessee\, and later served as coordinator for Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation Studies at the University of Minnesota Morris. \nHe has developed a widely respected pedagogy centered on multi-lateral ear training and melodic immersion\, and leads a range of adventurous ensembles\, including the 11-piece big band Rational Discourse and the punk-jazz E.Normus Trio. \nThis performance is part of *Giant Steps: Celebrating 100 Years of John Coltrane*\, a festival of performances\, education\, and conversation celebrating the life\, music\, and legacy of John Coltrane\, presented as part of the worldwide Coltrane 100 centennial. \nAll ages
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ursa-asheville-presents-a-performance-of-coltranes-interstellar-space-with-jeff-arnal-steve-alford/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131221Z
CREATED:20260904T195220Z
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SUMMARY:Option 22 w/ Old Soul Reunion
DESCRIPTION:-STANDING ROOM ONLY \nOption 22\nThe music of Option 22 is inspired\, uplifting\, and thoroughly eclectic—a fusion spanning roots rock\, Americana\, and points in between—woven together with heartfelt lyrics that call for change and carry messages of love\, hope\, and healing. It’s music that moves—both the body and the spirit. Their live performances are immersive\, spontaneous\, and raw\, channeling energy that flows through them and into the crowd\, creating a shared\, uplifting experience.\nMusic isn’t just what they do—it’s the heartbeat of everything they’ve built. Option 22 is more than a band; it’s a movement\, a call to awaken\, and a force for creative transformation. Their music laid the foundation for The RiffRaff Arts Collective\, Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival\, and the thriving cultural district they helped ignite in Princeton\, West Virginia. \nOld Soul Reunion \nBased in Princeton\, WV\, Old Soul Reunion is a powerhouse Appalachian soul\, blues\, folk\, jam\, and rock band built on soulful songwriting\, deep grooves\, 3 part harmonies\, mind-expansive jams\, and the kind of chemistry that can only come from years of creating together. James Hart\, Robert Blankenship\, Jordan Furrow\, Ryan Perkins\, and Lori McKinney.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/option-22-w-old-soul-reunion/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194949Z
CREATED:20260715T180447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T194949Z
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SUMMARY:GUIDED OPEN STUDIO - SEPTEMBER EDITION - WITH ANNE STRUTZ\, PSA\, IAPS-MC
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays from 10-3\nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nJoin Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth\, energy\, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference materials to create a personalized studio experience. Pastels\, paper\, and sketching and underpainting supplies are provided\, with premium sanded paper available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own pastels and discover which colors will best complement and expand your palette. \nClass size limited to 6 \nARTIST BIO: \nAnne Strutz\, PSA\, IAPS-MC\, is an artist in motion\, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her paintings. For Anne painting begins with what you cannot see. She poses questions to herself before starting a painting. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No single mark is precious. No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel. All elements of the composition must work in unity. This process is critical for infusing energy into my work and allows me to respond directly to the piece as it evolves. \nAnne’s journey as an artist has been a fulfilling adventure\, leading her from fashion and textile designer in NYC\, to teaching and developing art curricula for children in Philadelphia and Chicago. In 2013 Anne turned her focus to fine art. After viewing a pastel exhibition at the Noyse Museum of Art in Hammonton N.J. Anne began her journey with the pastel medium. The tangible aspects of the medium\, with the ability to draw\, paint\, layer\, and combine with other mediums has led her on an energetic journey pushing the qualities of pastel in her work. Anne’s work has been featured in the Pastel Journal multiple times\, Pratique Des Arts and Strokes of Genius and the 2022 and 2024 IAPS Souvenir Book. She has also written multiple articles for the Pastel Journal and Artist Magazine. \nAnne is the past president and workshop chair of the Piedmont Pastel Society. In 2019 she participated in the Dueling Demonstration event at the International Association of Pastel Societies convention which occurs every two years. In 2022 and 2024 Anne was invited back to be one of the faculty artists to demonstrate her techniques at the convention. Anne holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and currently lives in Pickens\, South Carolina.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guided-open-studio-september-edition-with-anne-strutz-psa-iaps-mc-4/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T165724Z
CREATED:20260827T193130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T165724Z
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SUMMARY:Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Carmen & Sarah of Seeds of Solidarity to learn the ins and outs of composting and how to turn food scraps into healthy soil! Beginning with a short presentation\, participants will learn why composting matters\, what’s happening inside a compost pile\, and a variety of composting methods including traditional piles\, tumblers\, bokashi\, and worm bins. Next participants will get hands-on with real compost samples and learn how to balance “greens” and “browns” to create healthy compost as well as how to identify unfinished\, finished\, and anaerobic compost. Finally participants will take an optional tour of the Seeds of Solidarity greenhouse and learn about plans for their future composting system.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/composting-101/
LOCATION:Asheville Tool Library\, 16 Smith Mill Rd\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Tool":MAILTO:workshopscoordinator@ashevilletoollibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260814T112454Z
CREATED:20260812T175841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T112454Z
UID:10006864-1790182800-1790332200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Reflect & Reconnect (Helene Anniversary Events)
DESCRIPTION:Resources for Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit offering educational workshops and trainings for individuals\, teams and communities to navigate trauma\, manage stress\, and prevent burnout. \nAt the two-year mark since Helene\, we are holding space for the many emotions WNC residents may be experiencing by offering judgement-free\, trauma-informed opportunities to learn\, reset\, and reflect together: \n1) Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 5-7 pm | Swannanoa Public Library\, Swannanoa NC\n2) Friday\, September 25\, 2026 | 8:30-10:30 am | Wrong Way Campground\, Asheville\, NC \nSpace is limited. Register today at no cost.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/reflect-reconnect-helene-anniversary-events/
LOCATION:NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resources For Resilience":MAILTO:information@resourcesforresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260905T131228Z
CREATED:20260904T201428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T131228Z
UID:10007010-1790184600-1790191800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Patio Show: Flora Fauna
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nFlora Fauna\nFlora Fauna is an Appalachian folk music project by the singer-songwriter sibling duo Emeline Scales and Charlie Scales\, based out of Asheville\, North Carolina. Deeply embedded in Appalachian bluegrass\, porch music\, and traditional Irish folk sounds with a folk / pop edge.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-flora-fauna/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260729T105943Z
CREATED:20260728T141951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105943Z
UID:10006748-1790193600-1790204400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Rainbow Girls
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nRAINBOW GIRLS\nThe Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk\, Americana\, and indie-rock trio from Northern California\, featuring core members Erin Chapin\, Caitlin Gowdey\, and Vanessa May. Known for their soul-touching four-part harmonies and a “stomp-folk” sound\, the multi-instrumentalists easily switch between guitars\, ukulele\, accordion\, harmonica\, and percussion during their energetic live shows. \nThe group was formed in 2010 at an underground open mic called “Bean Night” in Isla Vista\, California. Living together in a dorm known as the “Rainbow House” near the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, the band initially started as a collective of female musicians before evolving into a trio. They honed their grassroots following by busking on the streets of Europe and playing at local farmers’ markets before eventually relocating to the countryside just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. \nKnown to describe themselves as “a gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart\,” the Rainbow Girls prioritize community\, resilience\, and genuine audience connection. Their songwriting reflects the human experience\, tackling themes of love\, honest self-reflection\, and social justice.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rainbow-girls/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194942Z
CREATED:20260715T180936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T194942Z
UID:10006624-1790271000-1790281800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Fur Ball
DESCRIPTION:Fur Ball is an annual gathering to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. This year’s event signals New Beginnings as we’re hosting the event at our new Community Support facility in Mills River – and the future home of our Adoption Center. \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, September 24 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at our new facility at 353 Banner Farm Road in Mills River. The evening features delicious food\, cocktails\, raffle prizes\, a thrift store pop-up market and lounge\, and the opportunity to view our new home while making a difference in the lives of animals today. Together\, we are ready to create a brighter future for pets and pet owners in our community.  \nThis is a black-tie optional special occasion\, and a limited number of dog tickets will be sold so dapper pups can join in the fun!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fur-ball/
LOCATION:353 Banner Farm Road\, Mills River\, NC 28759\, 353 Banner Farm Road\, Mills River\, 28759
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Humane Society":MAILTO:events@blueridgehumane.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260901T183154Z
CREATED:20260831T211344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183154Z
UID:10006994-1790274600-1790281800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Yoga Workshop: Vinyasa & Sound Bath to Embrace the Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the equinox with a Vinyasa practice designed to let go of summer and embrace stability\, gratitude\, and introspection. Then let a soothing sound bath with singing bowls\, gongs\, rainsticks\, tongue drums\, and chimes carry you into deep rest and renewal. Presented by Timothy Burgin at Asheville Community Yoga. Cost: $30. Register: https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/vinyasa-sound-bath-to-embrace-the-equinox-w-timothy-burgin/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yoga-workshop-vinyasa-sound-bath-to-embrace-the-equinox/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, 28804
ORGANIZER;CN="Timothy Burgin":MAILTO:timothy@japamalabeads.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T124309Z
CREATED:20260924T124309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T124309Z
UID:10007071-1790276400-1790283600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Negroni Jabronis\, Cocktail Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville\, NC. \nChemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Gin-uinely good laughs for Asheville Negroni Week. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. \nfeaturing: Josie Beers \nages 21+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/negroni-jabronis-cocktail-comedy/
LOCATION:antidote\, 151 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 27106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260801T124100Z
CREATED:20260731T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124100Z
UID:10006779-1790278200-1790285400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theater
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-somethings-afoot-5/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260906T162856Z
CREATED:20260905T144011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T162856Z
UID:10007014-1790278200-1790285400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Let Her Fly…honoring the life of Dolly Parton
DESCRIPTION:– STANDING ROOM ONLY \nLET HER FLY…HONORING THE LIFE OF DOLLY PARTON\nw/ No Man’s Band\, Underhill Rose\, Whitney Mongé\, Rebekah Todd\, Reggie Headen\, Fancy\, Ménage\, and Abigail Lipscomb. Curated by Melissa McKinney
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/let-her-flyhonoring-the-life-of-dolly-parton/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260519T185151Z
CREATED:20260516T134752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185151Z
UID:10006279-1790294400-1790553599@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the Black Mountain Blues Experience—a powerful celebration of blues in all its styles\, set in the charming mountain town of Black Mountain\, North Carolina. \nSurrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, this annual event brings together blues legends\, Grammy-nominated artists\, and International Blues Challenge (IBC) award winners\, along with some of the most exciting regional talent on the scene today. Across an immersive weekend\, audiences will experience unforgettable live performances—from electrifying evening sets to intimate acoustic moments that honor the deep roots and evolving spirit of the blues. \nMore than a festival\, the Black Mountain Blues Experience is a gathering place for music lovers\, artists\, visitors\, and locals to come together and celebrate the energy\, creativity\, and small-town charm that make Black Mountain a destination unlike anywhere else.\nAdditional artist announcements\, schedules\, tickets\, and special events will be released soon. Join us for the inaugural Black Mountain Blues Experience and experience the music in the mountains    https://blackmountainblues.org/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2026-black-mountain-blues-experience/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUES SOCIETY":MAILTO:INFO@BLACKMOUNTAINBLUES.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260808T134127Z
CREATED:20260806T161807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T134127Z
UID:10006838-1790341200-1790535600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Foodees Fest is coming to Asheville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Foodees Fest is a free admission\, family-friendly food and culture festival bringing the community together through delicious food\, local vendors\, and fun experiences for all ages. \nFoodees fest is coming to Asheville located at the Tanger Outlets Asheville\, NC on September 25th-27th\, 2026. Be sure to enter our ticket raffle for a chance to win a meal voucher and enjoy a free meal from one of our amazing vendors! A new winner is picked every day of the event all you have to do is register! \nGuests can enjoy a variety of flavors from food trucks and vendors while exploring unique crafts\, supporting small businesses\, and spending quality time with family and friends. \nOur goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone can come together\, discover something new\, and enjoy a memorable community experience. \nHours of event\nFRI: 1:00 PM – 9:00PM\nSAT: 11:00AM – 9:00PM\nSUN: 11:00AM – 7:00PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/foodees-fest-is-coming-to-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Tanger Outlets Asheville\, 800 Brevard Rd\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foodees Fest":MAILTO:communityoutreach@foodeesfest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T161902Z
CREATED:20260729T163854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T161902Z
UID:10006760-1790357400-1790364600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: STARSEER
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE \nSTARSEER\nStarseer is a Rock band formed in Asheville\, North Carolina. Four friends brought together with the intention of making high energy\, powerful and melodic music. With different backgrounds\, they blend elements of 70s art rock\, modern post-punk and 90s grunge. When you see them live or hear their music you can always expect exhilarating and colorful guitar solos\, energetic and punchy bass guitar\, and precise yet thunderous drums. Their prowess as a live band really sets them apart from many acts in today’s music scene. Starseer is Ryles Monroe on drums\, Skyler Jacobson on Bass\, Waylon Redmon on Guitar\, and Sean Erickson on Vocals
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-starseer-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T212802Z
CREATED:20260825T221213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T212802Z
UID:10006962-1790359200-1790368200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Amazing Arabian Architecture - Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:What if some of the world’s first skyscrapers were built—not from steel and glass—but from mud? \nAcross Arabia\, extraordinary builders transformed deserts\, mountains and ancient cities into architectural wonders. Towering mud-brick homes rise from Yemen’s valleys. Intricate geometric patterns turn ordinary windows and walls into works of art. Courtyards\, arches and ingenious ventilation systems create beauty and comfort in some of the world’s most demanding environments. \nIn Amazing Arabian Architecture\, part of Sufra Time: An Immersive Arabian Dining Journey\, you’ll travel through centuries of remarkable design and human ingenuity. Explore Yemen’s astonishing vertical cities\, the ornate tower houses of Old Sana’a\, dramatic mosques and palaces\, and ancient structures engineered to work in harmony with the land—all created long before modern machinery\, air conditioning or high-rise construction. \nThe evening also uncovers a surprising connection between Arabia and Appalachia. In both regions\, generations of builders relied on local materials\, practical knowledge and skills passed down through families. Whether constructing a Yemeni tower house or an Appalachian log cabin\, architecture became an expression of resourcefulness\, community and adaptation to mountainous terrain. \nThrough cinematic imagery\, dramatic storytelling\, Arabian food and lively audience participation\, **Amazing Arabian Architecture** reveals that buildings are never merely buildings. They preserve the identity\, values and imagination of the people who created them. \nCome discover cities that seem to rise from the earth itself—and an architectural legacy so ingenious\, beautiful and unexpected that it may completely change the way you see Arabia.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/amazing-arabian-architecture-sufra-time-at-mocha-box-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Mocha Box Coffeehouse\, 1050 Haywood Rd.\, Asheville\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260801T124106Z
CREATED:20260731T182750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124106Z
UID:10006780-1790364600-1790371800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theater
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-somethings-afoot-6/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260729T105950Z
CREATED:20260729T050128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105950Z
UID:10006755-1790366400-1790373600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Damien Jurado: ‘All hits & no misses tour’ w/ St. Yuma
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nDAMIEN JURADO\n“Play on\, there’s no such thing as better days\,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger\,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star\, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist\, it’s clear these are\, at the least\, very good days for Jurado on the creative front. In these 12 songs\, which evoke half-recalled dreams and overheard conversations\, the cosmic rushes headlong into the autobiographical and specific moments on the clock fade from past to future to scenes set only in the eternal now. Playing out like a backlot documentary filmed on the location of an unnamed TV or film set—maybe a sitcom taping\, or perhaps it’s a low budget science fiction B-movie\, or could it be a talk show?—the album is populated by performers awaiting call times\, camera operators praying for their shot\, and studio audiences rapt with anticipation. The stars here eschew glitz and glamor. Instead\, they wander grocery stores and parking lots in the verdant Pacific Northwest and the desert Southwest\, looking for payphones and a sense of purpose. Produced by Jurado with multi-instrumentalist Josh Gordon and recording engineer Alex Bush at Sonikwire studio in Irvine\,CA\, Jurado’s home away from home and musical headquarters\, the record’s compositions are among the most musically rich in his vast discography\, encompassing romantic AM gold\, ‘60s psychedelia\, driving rock & roll\, Latin shuffles\, and left of the dial ambiance. Strings swell\, melodic bass bubbles\, and piano sparkles\, undergirding Jurado’s unmistakable voice\, at once intimately present and ghostly\, grounded in the here and now but capable\, at any moment\, of drifting off into the divinatory. Following threads established by 2021’s The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania\, the album sees Jurado embracing his auteur era\, penning vignettes that arrive with little fanfare and depart quicker than you might suspect\, only to linger long after they wrap. Seeking a skeleton key to decipher the action is beside the point—Jurado’s songs are worlds meant to be lived in\, not picked apart—but on the beatific single “What Happened To The Class Of ‘65?” the singer imagines himself as both the viewer and the viewed\, the eye behind the camera and its subject. This emotional and spiritual transference animates Reggae Film Star. Like a masterful director\, Jurado offers motivation to the listener\, staring unblinkingly from the mise-en-scène in your mind. “Look into the camera\,” he commands on “The Day Of The Robot\,” “One more time with anger/And sadness/I believe you.” A quarter-century in\, Jurado remains gripped by his visions and driven by an unmatched creative drive. Reggae Film Star is one of Damien Jurado’s finest works to date\, a stunning new feature from one of indie rock’s most cinematic figures. Here on this sound stage\, you are the camera\, you are the scene\, you are the setting\, and you are the viewer. Please try not to blink. -Jason P. Woodbury \nST. YUMA
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/damien-jurado-all-hits-no-misses-tour-w-st-yuma-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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