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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Petty Funny\, spite filled comedy
DESCRIPTION:Every week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week we have a spite filled comedy showcase! \nPetty Funny is a comedy show about pettiness\, spite and everything else that fuels us. Jokes about times spite was used for good and times it made everything worse\, but always funny with headliner Derek Boskovich. \nages 18+\ndoors 8pm\, show at 8:30pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-petty-funny-spite-filled-comedy/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:It’s a whirlwind of wit\, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”! Bring your chairs\, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. \n5pm Friday\, August 2\n5pm Saturday\, August 3\n5pm Sunday\, August 4\n5pm Friday\, August 9 – ASL-interpreted performance\n5pm Saturday\, August 10\n5pm Sunday\, August 11
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/much-ado-about-nothing/
LOCATION:Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre\, 92 Gay Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.":MAILTO:themontfordmoppets@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:AVL Fest presents Modelface Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have two very special local comedy showcases with AVL Fest at Citizen Vinyl!! \nFriday and Saturday 5:30-8pm\nEach show is different \nFeatured performers include\nClay Jones\nErin Terry\nJess Cooley\nJulia Macias\nLarry Griffin\nRyan Brown\nSarah Love\nand many more!!! \nAVLFest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 1-4th\, 2024. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds\, AVLFest will fill 20+ area concert halls\, clubs\, and outdoor venues alike with an exceptional multi-genre lineup of local\, regional\, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival with wristbands granting pass holders access to 200+ shows through the Asheville area. \nCommitted to supporting local community causes\, AVLFest is partnering with local nonprofit including Asheville Music Professionals. In addition to raising awareness for their mission of providing education\, advocacy and collaboration for the people who work and thrive in music in WNC\, AMP will also receive a portion of proceeds from ticket sales.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/avl-fest-presents-modelface-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Brent Terhune
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Brent Terhune from Indianapolis! \nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-brent-terhune/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T220000
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:America’s favorite blonde\, Elle Woods\, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun\, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power\, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with pink\, memorable songs\, and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal!\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin\nBook by Heather Hach\nBased on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture\nPresented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).\nAll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.\nwww.mtishows.com\nJuly 18-August 4\, 2024\nThursday\, 7/18 at 7:30 (pay what you can)\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/20 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/27 at 3 pm\nSaturday\, 8/3 at 7:30 pm\nSundays at 3 pm\nDirector: Heather Fender\nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 20 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult content\, themes\, and strong language.\nTicket Pricing:\nAdults: Section A (orange) $38; Section B (blue) $32\nStudents/Military: Section A (orange) $32; Section B (blue) $28\nAll Section C (pink): $26 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/2LbV58oK4pDAsa1F/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-8/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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SUMMARY:Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! \nA killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing’s award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! Especially when you add in some ice cold air conditioning \nages 18+\ndoors at 8:45pm\, show at 9:15pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/roll-of-the-dice-comedy-show-of-chance-3/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T170000
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SUMMARY:Destination Moon\, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Two people in two little rooms. A young woman\, a bed\, an unseen voice\, music in the night\, hope out of darkness. When we meet Truly in her room at the end of the hall\, she is on her way to recovery\, having spent years in and out of hospitals combating serious illness since she was a child. She’ll be going home soon\, with every likelihood of a “normal” life. And home might as well be the moon. Truly deals with her fears by writing bad songs\, reading odd old books and communing with Doc Miller\, an unseen radio voice in the night.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/destination-moon-a-play-by-joseph-reed-hayes-3/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Theatre\, 35 East Walnut Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T090000
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SUMMARY:Pickle Palooza
DESCRIPTION:The Reuter Family YMCA is hosting our one day Pickleball Tournament on August 3\, 2024 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This will be a double elimination tournament. You are guaranteed to play at least two games! Find a partner or we can assign you one.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pickle-palooza/
LOCATION:Reuter Family YMCA\, 3 Town Square Blvd\, Asheville\, 28803
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
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SUMMARY:LatchAVL | Support to breastfeeding mothers in Asheville during World Breastfeeding Week
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, August 3rd\nTime: 9am-1pm ET\nLocation: Rabbit Rabbit (75 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC 28801) \nIn honor World Breastfeeding Week the Buncombe County Breastfeeding Coalition and sponsored by Asheville healthcare company Aeroflow Breastpumps will provide support/resources to breastfeeding mothers in Asheville.  \nLatchAVL\, is free for expectant parents\, families with young children\, and community members and will consist of educational sessions around breastfeeding\, safe sleeping\, car seat training\, etc.\, in addition to connecting families with local support groups and lactation experts.  \nThe event will take place at Rabbit Rabbit from 9am-1pm ET on Aug. 3rd.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/latchavl-support-to-breastfeeding-mothers-in-asheville-during-world-breastfeeding-week/
LOCATION:Rabbit Rabbit\, 75 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T183000
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:It’s a whirlwind of wit\, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”! Bring your chairs\, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. \n5pm Friday\, August 2\n5pm Saturday\, August 3\n5pm Sunday\, August 4\n5pm Friday\, August 9 – ASL-interpreted performance\n5pm Saturday\, August 10\n5pm Sunday\, August 11
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/much-ado-about-nothing-2/
LOCATION:Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre\, 92 Gay Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.":MAILTO:themontfordmoppets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T200000
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CREATED:20240719T214509Z
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SUMMARY:AVL Fest presents Modelface Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have two very special local comedy showcases with AVL Fest at Citizen Vinyl!! \nFriday and Saturday 5:30-8pm\nEach show is different \nFeatured performers include\nClay Jones\nErin Terry\nJess Cooley\nJulia Macias\nLarry Griffin\nRyan Brown\nSarah Love\nand many more!!! \nAVLFest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 1-4th\, 2024. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds\, AVLFest will fill 20+ area concert halls\, clubs\, and outdoor venues alike with an exceptional multi-genre lineup of local\, regional\, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival with wristbands granting pass holders access to 200+ shows through the Asheville area. \nCommitted to supporting local community causes\, AVLFest is partnering with local nonprofit including Asheville Music Professionals. In addition to raising awareness for their mission of providing education\, advocacy and collaboration for the people who work and thrive in music in WNC\, AMP will also receive a portion of proceeds from ticket sales.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/avl-fest-presents-modelface-comedy-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T013158Z
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SUMMARY:Orison Books' 2024 Fundraiser Featuring Jacinda Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Orison Books\, a non-profit literary press based in Asheville\, will be holding a fundraising event featuring award-winning novelist Jacinda Townsend at NC Stage Company on Saturday\, August 3rd. Poets Bruce Beasley and Christian Detisch\, as well as singer-songwriter Thomas Kozak\, will also perform. \nJacinda Townsend is the author of three novels: Trigger Warning (forthcoming 2025); Mother Country\, recipient of The Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence; and Saint Monkey\, recipient of The Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize and The James Fenimore Cooper Prize\, and named the 2015 Honor Book of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. She teaches in the MFA program at Brown University. \nOrison Books\, founded by local poet Luke Hankins\, has a unique focus on literary work that engages the life of the spirit from a broad and inclusive range of perspectives. Their books have won national awards and have been featured in The New York Times Book Review\, The New York Times Magazine\, Publishers Weekly\, Poets & Writers\, Foreword Reviews\, Booklist\, The Boston Globe\, The Washington Post\, The Chicago Tribune\, Electric Literature\, The Rumpus\, Literary Hub\, and many other venues. \nA number of Orison Books titles will be available free of charge to attendees\, and Malaprop’s Bookstore will be on hand to sell Townsend’s books. \nTickets are required and are available at https://bit.ly/3Q12SfK.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/orison-books-2024-fundraiser-featuring-jacinda-townsend/
LOCATION:NC Stage Company\, 15 Stage Ln\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orison Books":MAILTO:publicity@orisonbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240719T214826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132733Z
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SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy (North Carolina Edition) at Ginger's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! \nEyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. This month we have a special North Carolina Edition with comedians coming from across the state!! \nHosted by local favorite Erin Terry. \nages 18+\ndoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-north-carolina-edition-at-gingers-revenge/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240719T215129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132740Z
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SUMMARY:Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. \nHosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich\, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at New Origin and no two shows are the same! The show is free but donations are highly encouraged. \nFeaturing Derek Boskovich\, Ryan Cox and more! \nages 18+\nShow is free with a suggested donation of $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/flimflams-and-shenanigans-at-new-origin-3/
LOCATION:New Origin Brewing\, 131 Thompson St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
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SUMMARY:Destination Moon\, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Two people in two little rooms. A young woman\, a bed\, an unseen voice\, music in the night\, hope out of darkness. When we meet Truly in her room at the end of the hall\, she is on her way to recovery\, having spent years in and out of hospitals combating serious illness since she was a child. She’ll be going home soon\, with every likelihood of a “normal” life. And home might as well be the moon. Truly deals with her fears by writing bad songs\, reading odd old books and communing with Doc Miller\, an unseen radio voice in the night.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/destination-moon-a-play-by-joseph-reed-hayes-4/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Theatre\, 35 East Walnut Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240605T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T224844Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:America’s favorite blonde\, Elle Woods\, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun\, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power\, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with pink\, memorable songs\, and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal!\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin\nBook by Heather Hach\nBased on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture\nPresented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).\nAll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.\nwww.mtishows.com\nJuly 18-August 4\, 2024\nThursday\, 7/18 at 7:30 (pay what you can)\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/20 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/27 at 3 pm\nSaturday\, 8/3 at 7:30 pm\nSundays at 3 pm\nDirector: Heather Fender\nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 20 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult content\, themes\, and strong language.\nTicket Pricing:\nAdults: Section A (orange) $38; Section B (blue) $32\nStudents/Military: Section A (orange) $32; Section B (blue) $28\nAll Section C (pink): $26 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/2LbV58oK4pDAsa1F/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-9/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T183000
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SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:It’s a whirlwind of wit\, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”! Bring your chairs\, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. \n5pm Friday\, August 2\n5pm Saturday\, August 3\n5pm Sunday\, August 4\n5pm Friday\, August 9 – ASL-interpreted performance\n5pm Saturday\, August 10\n5pm Sunday\, August 11
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/much-ado-about-nothing-3/
LOCATION:Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre\, 92 Gay Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.":MAILTO:themontfordmoppets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240719T215342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132800Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Alex Falcone
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country\, and this week we have Alex Falcone from Los Angeles! \nHi\, friend! I’m Alex\, the only comedian and writer living in Los Angeles (*citation needed). \nI started comedy in Portland\, OR where I lived for many years\, eventually winning Portland’s Funniest Person and getting an ice cream flavor named after me by Salt & Straw\, which is one of MANY things I have in common with The Rock. \nI’ve appeared in several episodes of Portlandia as one of Fred’s nerdy friends and I was lucky enough to do standup on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. \nBut it gets weirder! I’m the author of a best selling young-adult romance novel about a mummy called Unwrap My Heart that Publisher’s Weekly called “unfortunate” and my videos have been viewed over 100 million times. And one time I bowled a 268. \nDespite these modest accomplishments\, I’ve somehow remained down to earth and approachable. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6pm\, show at 6:30pm \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-alex-falcone/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240605T143607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T224851Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:America’s favorite blonde\, Elle Woods\, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun\, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power\, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with pink\, memorable songs\, and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal!\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin\nBook by Heather Hach\nBased on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture\nPresented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).\nAll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.\nwww.mtishows.com\nJuly 18-August 4\, 2024\nThursday\, 7/18 at 7:30 (pay what you can)\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/20 at 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, 7/27 at 3 pm\nSaturday\, 8/3 at 7:30 pm\nSundays at 3 pm\nDirector: Heather Fender\nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 20 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult content\, themes\, and strong language.\nTicket Pricing:\nAdults: Section A (orange) $38; Section B (blue) $32\nStudents/Military: Section A (orange) $32; Section B (blue) $28\nAll Section C (pink): $26 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/2LbV58oK4pDAsa1F/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-10/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240206T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203841Z
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SUMMARY:XP League Asheville - Esports Summer Camp!
DESCRIPTION:XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play\, but they will learn about teamwork\, communications\, sportsmanship\, esports health\, nutrition\, esports psychology\, stretching and exercise\, mindset and motivation\, boosting focus\, and so much more.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/xp-league-asheville-esports-summer-camp/
LOCATION:XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE\, 15 LOOP ROAD\, SUITE 2B\, ARDEN\, 28704
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ORGANIZER;CN="XP League Asheville/Greenville":MAILTO:mark.chambers@xpleague.gg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T131500
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240724T150556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132811Z
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SUMMARY:AARP Event: Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA to learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle\, and how to share your brain-boosting activities and be inspired by others. You will be provided with actionable steps that you can take\, along with resources to learn more. \nThis event is free\, open to everyone\, and is presented by Hopscotch Primary Care.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aarp-event-brain-health/
LOCATION:Reuter Family YMCA\, 3 Town Square Blvd\, Asheville\, 28803
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240727T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213346Z
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SUMMARY:Standup Comedy Night featuring Cody Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at we The Bier Garden – guaranteed laughs and good times!\nWelcome to Standup Comedy at The Bier Garden ! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this hilarious event happening in person at The Bier Garden . Te largest selection of beers on tap in Asheville! Full deliscious menu available during show. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter as talented comedians take the stage to entertain you. Grab a drink\, relax\, and enjoy a night of comedy with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a great time and create lasting memories. Get your tickets now!\nHosted by Hilliary Begley of Netflix & Amazon Prime\, voted Asheville’s favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress! Headline Cody Hughes! And featuring Julia Macias!! Don’t want to miss this show\, get tix early!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/standup-comedy-night-featuring-cody-hughes/
LOCATION:The Bier Garden\, 46 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slice of Life Comedy":MAILTO:Sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T184500
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240728T130709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T213353Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Wake Up! Wake up to sights and sounds that excite you! Wake up to knowing you are alive and well! Wake up to your body knowing that you have choices\, openness\, freedom to express and feel however you wish! We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth!  \nHomewood\, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville\, NC\, 5:00-6:45pm\, fee is sliding scale $15-25\, no one turned away! Doors close at 5:45pm. See ya on the dance floor! \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. Certified 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested how energy moves on the dance floor through Breath! \nDance movement timeline:\nDoors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 7PM. 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!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-11/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240724T172409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132818Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!
DESCRIPTION:Shop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn\, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men’s and women’s multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from the Cloth Boutique and Golf Pro Shop. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as you shop brands like Marie Oliver\, Trina Turk\, Mavi and more.  \nHappening August 8-11 from 9am to 5pm on Thursday – Saturday and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. Located in the Skyline Ballroom. Open to non-resort guests.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sip-shop-at-the-omni-grove-park-inn-2/
LOCATION:The Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240721T004718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T132826Z
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SUMMARY:Puppet Paradise - The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival
DESCRIPTION:✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina\, it is Puppet Paradise\, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring an all-star line up of some of the best puppeteers working today\, workshops\, potpourri\, puppet slam\, and more! ALL are welcome to attend and be inspired at Puppet Paradise\, the official Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival. August 8-11\, 2024 at Warren Wilson College. \nRegistration & tickets at puppetparadise.net \nLineup includes:\n✨  Quintron & Miss Pussycat (New Orleans)\n✨  The Wham Bam Puppet Slam (Asheville)\n✨  Toiley T. Paper (Los Angeles)\n✨  Street Creature Puppet Collective (Asheville)\n✨  Shadow Girls Cult (Seattle)\n✨  Edwin Salas (Asheville)\n✨  Jacqueline Wade (New York)\n✨  That Puppet Guy (Atlanta)\n✨  Rabbit Foot Puppetry (Chicago)\n✨  Puppet Pants (Atlanta)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/puppet-paradise-the-puppeteers-of-america-southeast-regional-festival/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puppeteers of America":MAILTO:puppetparadise.avl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240716T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164617Z
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SUMMARY:Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show Closing Reception + Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:The Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show is an annual exhibit featuring fiber art crafted by Local Cloth member artists that can fit in a 12 inch by 12 inch square space. This year’s Textile Show features 45 artists covering the spectrum of fiber art type and technique. As part of the Closing Reception\, there will be a silent auction including many of the works of art in the show\, along with an opportunity to win prizes! Join Local Cloth for this free and festive event from 5pm to 8pm at the Local Cloth Studio! Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/local-cloth-twelve-by-twelve-textile-show-closing-reception-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Local Cloth\, 408 Depot Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240717T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164624Z
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SUMMARY:Michelle Malone with Mike Kinnebrew | The Grey Eagle
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Rock Goddess Michelle Malone with special guest Mike Kinnebrew August 8 at The Grey Eagle! \nMichelle Malone’s musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi river\, twisting and turning through southern rock\, folk and country blues territories. Her powerful live show will take you on a journey from dirty back roads of the deep slow south to frantic bright city lights. Michelle “has the soul of a blues man\, the heart of a folk singer\, and the guts of a rock and roll star wrapped up in one fiery bad ass” (NASHVILLE RAGE)\, and she’s “uniquely able to blow the roof off the place then turn right around and whisper a soft song that will break your damn heart” (PASTE) Her live show is refreshingly engaging\, authentic and joyful! \nSinger-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew’s innovative soulful\, indie-inflected take on the folk and Americana sound has earned him the hearts of a diverse and growing fanbase across the world over 25 years and counting. After spending most of 2023 in the studio\, Mike is preparing for a big year ahead with a full-length album release slated for spring 2024\, in collaboration with Nashville Grammy winners Charlie Lowell and Matt Odmark.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/michelle-malone-with-mike-kinnebrew-the-grey-eagle/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240619T042608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T150033Z
UID:69971-1723149000-1723154400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents: Kevin McCaffrey at LaZoom
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! \nKevin McCaffrey made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2013\, and was a regular for 7 years on truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest\, doing 200 episodes that will rerun until the end of time. He won seasons 2 & 3 on truTV’s Comedy Knockout\, and was a featured cast member on VH1’s I Love the 2000s\, a series of shows on the WWE Network\, and hosted IFC’s Comedy Drop. His videos have over 35 million views on Instagram and TikTok\, where he has 200\,000 followers. \nHe hosts Celebrate!\, a weekly interview show on Sirius XM channel 99\, and the Sex and the Cidiots & The Bridgerton Bros podcasts. \nKevin’s first stand up album “Nice & Drunk” was named Sirius XM Comedy album of the month\, was #1 on both iTunes and Amazon comedy charts\, and has over 2 million streams. His second album is due out in 2024. \nages 18+\nDoors at 8pm\, show at 8:30pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-kevin-mccaffrey-at-lazoom/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240712T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T025650Z
UID:70632-1723190400-1723222800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing (ASL-interpreted)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a whirlwind of wit\, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”! Bring your chairs\, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. \n5pm Friday\, August 2\n5pm Saturday\, August 3\n5pm Sunday\, August 4\n5pm Friday\, August 9 – ASL-interpreted performance\n5pm Saturday\, August 10\n5pm Sunday\, August 11
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/much-ado-about-nothing-asl-interpreted/
LOCATION:Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre\, 92 Gay Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.":MAILTO:themontfordmoppets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003643
CREATED:20240731T200853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T131421Z
UID:73451-1723201200-1726938000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for "Randy Shull: Black & White"
DESCRIPTION:Gallery hours are Wed – Sat 11am-5pm \nTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White\, an exhibition of new large-scale\, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday\, August 9 from 6-8PM.\n \nShull has the unique ability to evoke both gravity and weightlessness within a single artwork\, pouring thick layers of paint around the loose weave of handmade hammocks\, a material that he has been incorporating in his work for several years. Hammocks are core to life in the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico where Shull has lived part-time for the past 18 years\, and where he maintains a studio in the historic center of Mérida. If art and hammocks are the vehicles of dreams\, Shull’s work carves a path into the subconscious.  \nAs objects\, hammocks are extremely strong and malleable\, with a rich cultural history. Shull at once honors this craft and lineage while treating it irreverently\, exploring the boundaries of what a painting can be with tireless experimentation. In these heavily textured almost muscular works\, Shull subverts the very notion of a painting\, reversing the usual role of canvas and paint. Using paint as a binder to hold the hammocks together\, he creates a radical new material that is culled from the histories of art and craft while decidedly pointing towards their futures.  \nThe natural sagging and draping that occurs in these works lends a tapestry-like aesthetic\, and upon looking we become suddenly viscerally aware of the weight of our bodies. Simultaneously\, Shull’s use of vibrant colors\, earth tones\, and rough surfaces and edges allows us to revel in the simple pleasures of materiality and light. \nThe title of the exhibition is in part a nod toward contemporary life in the polarized U.S. and is in line with Shull’s interest in pairs\, contrasts\, and the spaces between; many of the works on view are subtly divided into two panels. \nIn addition to paintings\, the exhibition will include some sculptural and video elements that illustrate Shull’s investigation\, in the extreme\, of the capacity and capability of the hammock.  \nRandy Shull lives and works in Asheville\, NC and Mérida\, Mexico. He received his BFA in Furniture Design from Rochester Institute of Technology\, NY in 1986. He is the recipient of a North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship and a NEA Southern Arts Federation grant. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and his work is included in the collections of The Brooklyn Museum\, NY; The High Museum of Art\, GA; The Renwick Museum of American Art\, Washington\, D.C.; The Mint Museum of Craft + Design\, NC; Racine Museum of Art\, WI; The Gregg Museum of Art & Design\, NC; Museum of Art and Design\, NY\, Black Mountain College Museum\, NC; The Asheville Art Museum\, NC; The Ogden Museum of Southern Art\, LA; The Mobile Museum of Art\, AL\, and numerous corporate collections including Fidelity\, Wells Fargo\, Piedmont Natural Gas\, Duke Hospital\, and Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, among others.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/opening-reception-for-randy-shull-black-white/
LOCATION:Tracey Morgan Gallery\, 188 Coxe Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Morgan Gallery":MAILTO:info@traceymorgangallery.com
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