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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi
DESCRIPTION:Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi\nA Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu\nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025 at 7PM\nBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}\nTICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID \nJennie MaryTai Liu’s Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi\, a dance performance created with devika wickremesinghe and Hannah Heller\, draws from Merce Cunningham’s use of chance operations in his 1976 work Torse. Using the I Ching\, Liu and wickremesinghe selected 64 short video clips from across the internet to build a movement vocabulary. The resulting performance explores how digital media\, randomness\, and embodied movement intersect. First presented at LACMA in 2019\, this work both honors and critically engages with the legacy of postmodern dance. \nMore About the Performance: \nA reference to a reference in a Hollis Frampton text sampled in Maryanne Amacher’s composition Remainder which accompanied Merce Cunningham’s 1976 dance Torse\, Living Female Respondent is a dance which exhaustively appropriates Cage and Cunningham’s compositional use of chance. Originally commissioned to accompany the exhibition Merce Cunningham\, Clouds and Screens\, at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) in February 2019\, the dance took place in the Korean Art Gallery amidst 17th–19th century Korean ceramics and screen paintings\, highlighting the primacy of Asian thinking and aesthetic values in the production of the western avant-garde. Along with performers Hannah Heller and devika wickremesinghe\, choreographer Jennie MaryTai Liu playfully consulted contemporary feminist oracles and the Chinese divination text I ching to determine all structural elements of a bank of movement created from a ‘gamut’ of random YouTube videos\, manifesting in a theatrical display of indeterminacy. \nWith live music by Andrew Gilbert and costumes by Wendy Yang\, the version to be presented at Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center re-wrangles the choreographic material for a different moment and place\, a continuance of a response to impure\, incidental inheritance. \nLiving Female Respondent was originally commissioned with additional funding from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-living-female-respondent-or-53-yakshi/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Anchoring Trust\, Surrender & Faith: A Ceremony of Cacao and Sound
DESCRIPTION:Join Stephanie Graves of The Conscious Crew and astrologer & sound healer David Heiss for a heart-centered evening of cacao\, sound healing\, and astrology. \nThis sacred gathering will be held during Scorpio season\, a time of transformation\, release\, and renewal.  \nTogether\, we will:\n🌿 Honor grief and release what has passed\n🌿 Awaken the heart through cacao medicine\n🌿 Surrender to sound vibrations that open pathways of renewal\n🌿 Anchor trust and faith in the unseen possibilities ahead \nDate: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nTime: 6-8:30p\nContribution: Sliding scale $25-50 \nThis ceremony is an invitation to be supported\, witnessed\, and held in sacred space as we journey with cacao\, sound\, and the wisdom of the stars.\nSpace is intentionally limited to create depth and connection.  \nTo Register: Please send your contribution via Venmo Stephanie-Graves-20 including your email address in the payment note. You will receive a confirmation email with details and a preparation email closer to the event. \nAbout the Facilitators:\nStephanie Graves — Conscious family wellness guide and co-founder of The Conscious Crew. With a background in Western and functional medicine\, Stephanie brings a holistic approach that integrates the body\, mind\, and spirit. She creates heart-centered experiences and ceremonies that support healing\, release\, and transformation\, helping participants reconnect with their bodies\, honor their emotions\, and step into alignment with their highest selves. \nDavid Heiss — Astrologer and sound healer specializing in a somatic approach to sound alchemy\, blending gongs\, crystal bowls\, and unique instruments to guide participants toward self-discovery and deeper alignment.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/anchoring-trust-surrender-faith-a-ceremony-of-cacao-and-sound/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T180000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Academy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass\, New Found Gap\, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 for the meal and the performance.  \nAcademy For The Arts is non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing traditional Appalachian and Classical musical lessons to students of any age in Western\, NC.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bluegrass-bbq-fundraiser/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T163000
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SUMMARY:ThanksLiving Potluck with Gene Baur at Animal Haven of Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share\, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals\, and hear from special guest Gene Baur\, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and renowned animal advocate. \nSchedule: 11-1: Potluck | 1-2:30: Animal visits | 2:30-4:30: Gene Baur presentation & Q&A\n🎟️ Tickets are limited and advance purchase is required; no day-of ticket sales| $37.50 early bird (through Oct. 26) $45 regular (Oct. 27–Nov. 7)\n🍽️ Bring a vegan dish (serves 8–10)\, plate\, utensils and drink 🌧️ Rain or shine | 🪑Tables and chairs provided | 🚙Offsite parking and shuttle service available\n🍉 Optional animal donations: unbleached pumpkins\, melons\, apples \nTicket URL: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/thanksliving-potluck
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thanksliving-potluck-with-gene-baur-at-animal-haven-of-asheville/
LOCATION:Animal Haven of Asheville\, 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd\, Asheville\, 28805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Foodways Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history and culture with snacks and cooking demonstrations along the way. You will even receive some historic recipes to take home and try for yourself! \nFood History Tours are offered at 10am and 1pm and will last approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are $10 plus tax per person. Spots are limited\, so we encourage you to reserve your tickets in advance on Zeffy! If you have any questions\, feel free to reach out via email at vance@dncr.nc.gov or by phone at (828) 645-6706.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/appalachian-foodways-tour/
LOCATION:Vance Birthplace State Historic Site\, 911 Reems Creek Road\, Weaverville\, 28787
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vance Birthplace State Historic Site":MAILTO:vance@dncr.nc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
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SUMMARY:Soluna String Quartet in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova\, Jonathan Urizar\, violist Cameron Rehberg\, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with ensembles such as the Asheville and Greenville Symphonies\, among others\, and for various performances in many different chamber music settings. Soluna is committed to performing classical masterworks of the chamber music repertoire as well as delving into contemporary works in varying genres that may not be heard as often. They are also excited about taking part in recording projects for film\, recording artists\, and living composers
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/soluna-string-quartet-in-concert/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
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CREATED:20251029T190040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T161814Z
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SUMMARY:Laughs for SNAP supporting MANNA Foodbank
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents: Laughs for SNAP as part of the Comedy For Community series \nLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.\nComedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together each month to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with MANNA Foodbank! \nThe government is shutdown and no longer funding SNAP and other food programs in America. 42 million Americans are losing their food benefits and will need assistance from local foodbanks.\nWe need to come together for to support our community and prevent increasing hunger in WNC.\nTicket sales from this event are going to MANNA Foodbank. We will also be collecting non-perishable goods at the door. \nMANNA FoodBank’s mission is to involve\, educate\, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina. \nThanks to a strong community of donors\, volunteers\, and food donors\, MANNA stretches every resource possible to provide food to more than 100\,000 people facing food insecurity across the region\, and we can provide FOUR MEALS for every $1 donated. \nCome laugh\, learn\, and support your neighbors. \nDoors: 6:30 PM\nShow: 7 PM\nTickets: $18.00 advance\, $22 day of\nPremium Seating: $25.00 (100 meals)\nMANNA Premier Seating: $125 (500 meals!!!)\nAges 18+\nSEATED SHOW
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/laughs-for-snap-supporting-manna-foodbank/
LOCATION:Eulogy at Burial Beer Company\, 10 Buxton Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T183000
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CREATED:20251023T161450Z
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SUMMARY:"Rising from the River" – Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Michelle Hamilton’s solo exhibition\, Rising from the River\, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday\, November 7\, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist and explore her vibrant works that blend encaustic painting\, mixed media\, and resin. Enjoy light refreshments while immersing yourself in Hamilton’s joyful experimentation and the harmonious interplay of contrasting stylistic elements. The exhibition will be on view through November 26\, Monday through Friday\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Don’t miss this chance to experience the transformative power of art in the heart of Black Mountain.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rising-from-the-river-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151500
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SUMMARY:Riveting Sterling Ring
DESCRIPTION:Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You’ll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch\, rolling mill\, and more! \nChoose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth \nAll materials included! Make it to your size. \nAlso makes a unique wedding band\, fabulous bachelorette event\, or team building! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Nov 7\, 2025 to Nov 28\, 2025 and happens every:\nFridays:	1:15pm – 3:15pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/riveting-sterling-ring-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250918T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192718Z
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SUMMARY:Boho Silver Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. \nAll Materials Included! \nMakes a great girls time activity or bachelorette party event.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/boho-silver-earrings-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T170000
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SUMMARY:"Rising from the River" – A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:“Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River\, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton’s work is a joyful exploration of encaustics\, mixed media\, and resin\, where bold colors and layered textures converge to create harmonious compositions. Drawing inspiration from nature and her surroundings\, Hamilton’s art invites viewers to engage with the interplay of contrasting elements\, resulting in pieces that are both dynamic and meditative. Join us for the opening reception on November 7 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM\, and immerse yourself in a celebration of creativity and transformation. \nDates: November 7–26\, 2025\nGallery Hours: Monday–Friday\, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM\nOpening Reception: November 7\, 5:00–6:30 PM\nLocation: Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\nSponsor: GreyBeard Realty”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rising-from-the-river-a-solo-exhibition-by-michelle-hamilton/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251021T042757Z
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SUMMARY:Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! \nAaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013\, he performed at his first open mic at Laff’s Comedy Caffe after moving to Tucson\, because he felt like it. \nShortly after\, he moved back home to Kansas City and won the 2014 Local Comic Standing competition. He quickly became a Midwest favorite\, placing 2nd in the 2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival\, winning the 2017 Funniest Person in Wichita\, and was featured on season 8 of Comcast’s Trial by Laughter. \nAaron has performed at some of the best comedy festivals in the country\, including San Francisco Sketchfest\, Limestone\, Asheville\, and 10\,000 Laughs. He has also shared the stage with cool comedians like Todd Barry\, Sam Tallent\, and Ron Funches. His comedy has been featured on Dry Bar\, Comcast\, Comedy Juice\, and the whole entire internet. \nIn 2021\, Aaron was named the Funniest Person in Kansas City by KC Magazine\, while also co-founding the Fountain City Comedy Festival. In 2023\, he released a book called “Things I Wrote” to acclaim\, he thinks\, and shot his first comedy special “Born Illiterate” with Four by Three Productions. in 2024\, his dry bar special “those were the days” was released to acclaim and a billion views\, he bets. He tours across the country regularly\, so if you’ve got some hugs\, please give him a few. \ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/antidote-comedy-featuring-aaron-naylor/
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:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251031T210116Z
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SUMMARY:"Is This A Room" at NC Stage
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Stage Nov. 5th – Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed.\, Thurs.\, Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) \n June 3\, 2017: A 25-year-old former Air Force linguist named Reality Winner is surprised at her home by the FBI\, interrogated\, and then charged with leaking classified information to media sources. Reality was given a record breaking sentence and was released from prison to a half-way house on June 2\, 2021 for good behavior.\nThe FBI transcript of her interrogation is the heart of Is This a Room\, conceived as a play and directed by Obie Award-winner Tina Satter\, in which an extraordinary human drama unfolds between the complex and witty Reality\, and the agents who question her. As Reality’s autonomy shrinks before her eyes\, a simmering real-life thriller emerges\, asking what it is to have honor in this American moment\, and how the personal can reverberate globally. \nAdult Tickets: $24-48\nStudent Tickets: $10\n“Choose Your Price” Nights 11/5-11/7: $10-48
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/is-this-a-room-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;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T184500
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251024T001109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T002756Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Global Wave!\nHonoring and celebrating all musicians around the World.  Many of their music helps our body and feet move!  As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how your body responds to different beats and sounds of Global music.  Join us for this movement experience.  We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth.  Picture by NOAA \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-43/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T170000
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SUMMARY:Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive NOV 3rd and 4th
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. \nThis Intensive 16 hour 2 day workshop will teach many techniques including sawing\, filing\, polishing\, soldering\, bezel setting\, textures\, and more! $499 plus a $55 materials fee (paid separate at class) \nStudents will also have access to 4 Open Studio sessions through the following 4 weeks to practice their skills. A knowledgable instructor is present during these sessions for questions and safety. Wednesdays 10-4pm (These are only valid the 4 weeks following the class and do not carry over) \nPlease know this will be a substantial amount of information over the two days and the intensity may not be ideal for everyone. Some jewelry making knowledge may be beneficial\, but is not required. The course is designed to teach the skills through a series of jewelry pieces. \nIt is designed to teach techniques and skills rather than completing actual aesthetically pleasing pieces\, but the goal is that everyone can complete 2-3 pieces of finished jewelry or more. Attending some or all Open Studios will absolutely ensure this and likely many more pieces! \n*This is the last Metalsmithing 101 for 2025. See February for the next 4-Part Series \nHappens on the following Dates:\nNov 3\, 2025\, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nNov 4\, 2025\, 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/metalsmithing-101-the-basics-intensive-nov-3rd-and-4th/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251029T185837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T161800Z
UID:85020-1762110000-1762117200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Comedy Shutdown at The RAD Brew Co.
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! \nComedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer local and regional comedians at RAD Brew Co. doing their best political material while the government is shutdown.\nWe know anyone who’s been furloughed this long really needs a laugh so your tickets are on us. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15 or free for all federal employees
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-shutdown-at-the-rad-brew-co/
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:20251102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250807T085023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T162541Z
UID:82427-1762110000-1762117200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. \nStand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material.\nBring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians \nAnyone is welcome to participate\nSignups start at 6:30pm\, show starts at 7pm \nno cover\nages 21+
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/freshen-up-comedy-open-mic-at-vowl-bar-30/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T233000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251006T060123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211030Z
UID:84585-1762034400-1762039800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! \nHell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!!  \nThis show is ages 21 and up and NC17 \nArrive early for dinner from the Hound \nages 21+\nDoors at 9:30pm\, show at 10pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hell-hounds-dark-and-dirty-comedy-at-the-hound-3/
LOCATION:The Hound\, 2 Tunnel Rd\, Asheville\, 28805
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250829T182739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T003935Z
UID:83070-1762027200-1762034400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Karla Bonoff
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Nov 1 • 8 pm \nOne of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation\, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare\, moving\, and transformative—showcase a voice that works timeless magic and continues to captivate audiences around the world.  \n“Her voice is perfection.” —Huffington Post \n“Like hearing from an old friend you’ve missed and think of often. Her songs are comforting\, familiar and timeless\, and make us feel a part of them just by singing along.” —Performing Songwriter Magazine \nSpotlight on Karla Bonoff: \nWrote hits for Linda Ronstadt\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Wynonna Judd\nGrammy-winning songwriter behind “All My Life\,” a top wedding anthem\nPerformed with legends like James Taylor\, Jackson Browne\, and John Prine\nHer songs have appeared in Footloose\, About Last Night\, and 8 Seconds\nShe is a cult favorite in Japan\, where she continues to tour and release exclusive albums
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/karla-bonoff/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251013T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T143057Z
UID:84765-1762025400-1762030800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday\, November 1 at 7:30 pm. This year’s lineup (Andy Russell\, Christine Phillips Westfeldt\, Dada Maheshvarananda\, Larry Pearlman\, Nancy Reeder\, Naomi Faw\, and Pepper Ellis-Hagebak) promises an unforgettable night of heartfelt\, humorous and powerful storytelling.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-slice-of-life-an-evening-of-stories-3/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251006T055957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211024Z
UID:84582-1762023600-1762030800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll 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. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-haunted-doll-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:20251101T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T154500
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250911T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195951Z
UID:83738-1762002900-1763826300@thelaurelofasheville.com
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!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-2/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T121500
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251009T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T142349Z
UID:84715-1761994800-1765628100@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Enamel a Silver Charm
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. \nChoose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the silver charm then fire it in a kiln to flow the glass enamel onto the silver\, and repeat until your piece is complete! \nLeave class with a finished charm you made yourself! Optional chain available for in-class purchase. \nLevel: Beginner Friendly \nWear comfortable clothing and arrive about 15 minutes ahead to sign a waiver and get settled. Our study is in downtown Asheville and there are 2 parking garages close by: Harrah’s and Rankin \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Nov 1\, 2025 to Dec 13\, 2025 and happens every:\nSaturdays:	11:00am – 12:15pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/enamel-a-silver-charm/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250914T133603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195944Z
UID:83850-1761991200-1762102800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Weaverville Art Safari
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025.  Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work\, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 77 artists at 42 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year!  Visit our Website for more information and our  tour map : https://weavervilleartsafari.com/about-the-weaverville-art-safari/#about \nContact info:\nemail:artsafariweaverville@gmail.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weaverville-art-safari/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250916T202406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192712Z
UID:83939-1761991200-1761998400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:BEYOND WORDS: Create + Connect Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of art to connect\, heal\, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums of collage and chalk.\nGuided by Ginger’s Create + Connect process\, you’ll go beyond words—turning personal stories\, experiences\, and emotions into vibrant\, meaningful works of art. This is not about “being an artist” or having technical skill; it’s about tapping into your voice and perspective in a freeing and transformative way.\nEvery participant leaves with a beautifully framed piece they created—plus the joy of sharing a creative journey that celebrates our shared humanity.\nNo art experience needed. All materials (and encouragement!) provided.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/beyond-words-create-connect-workshop/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251029T185710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T161744Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy\, South Slope Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Show Details\n This show will be at an indoor location. \nNo Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.  Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. \nThis show will have chairs provided. \n♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. \n21+ show. \nAbout Don’t Tell Comedy\n Secret Locations.\nShhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see\, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here. \nSecret Comedians.\nNo spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret\, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! \nYou might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians. \nUnique Live Experience.\nHonestly\, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community. \nDoors at 6pm\, show at 6:30pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-south-slope-asheville-6/
LOCATION:Eulogy at Burial Beer Company\, 10 Buxton Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250728T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T194011Z
UID:82148-1761926400-1762041540@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Asheville
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 \nRound up your boo crew\, show off your costumes\, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails\, chills\, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 \nClick ✅ GOING ✅ On The Facebook Event ⬇️ So You Don’t Miss Updates \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1237286354152581 \nHere’s What You Get: \n👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers! \n🤩 2 Days Full Of Bar Crawl Adventures (Friday AND Saturday) \n🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included \n🚫 No Cover At All Bars\, Mid Party\, & After Party \n📸 Professional Photographers \n🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard \n🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials \n🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues \n🔥 Awesome After Party \n📛 Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers \n🗺️ Access To Our Asheville Pub Crawl Map \n🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨 \n_______________________________________ \nGet ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st and November 1st\, join us in Asheville for a spooktacular TWO-DAY bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails\, outrageous costumes\, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Asheville’s top bars with exclusive drink deals\, Halloween-themed entertainment\, and surprises lurking around every corner. \nGrab your friends and throw on your most hilarious\, horrifying\, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe\, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks. \nWhether you’re dressed as a vampire\, villain\, or just out to vibe\, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Asheville is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🎃👻 \n_______________________________________ \n🚨 For all the latest venue information\, special offers\, event details\, and ticket purchases\, be sure to visit our website! It’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. ⬇️ \nwww.crawlwith.us/asheville/halloween \n🎃 CHECK IN 4PM – 6PM 🎃 \n🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM – 10PM 🎃 \n🎃 MID PARTY 10PM – 12AM 🎃 \n🎃 AFTER PARTY 10PM – 12AM 🎃 \n_______________________________________ \n100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE: \n👌If the event is cancelled for any reason\, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers\, no credits\, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed! \n_______________________________________ \n✔️ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✔️ \nhttps://www.crawlwith.us/faq \n_______________________________________ \n🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫 \nWe Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl! \n_______________________________________ \n㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑\nDue to the nature of our events\, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-official-halloween-bar-crawl-fri-sat-asheville/
LOCATION:Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center\, 284 Lyman Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crawl With US":MAILTO:Support@CrawlWith.US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250929T182601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T110144Z
UID:84351-1761852600-1761863400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center\, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life through the spirited tunes of the Junior Appalachian Musicians\, the captivating stories of Cherokee storyteller Kathi Littlejohn\, and the harmonies of the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir. Headlining the evening with the powerful voice of Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah\, whose music bridges tradition and modern roots. Let the music\, memory\, and language of the mountains carry you home. \nRun of Show:\n– 6:30 – 7:15 PM in the Bardo Arts Center Lobby – Junior Appalachian Musicians of Jackson County and Blue Ridge\n– 7:00 – 7:30 PM in the BAC Performance Hall – Sylva Old Time Jam Band\n– 7:30 PM\, The ticketed performance begins in the BAC Performance Hall with openers: Kathi Littlejohn and the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir\, with Amythyst Kiah (and band) headlining the night. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs on Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. The WCU Fine Art Museum and BAC Concessions will be open one hour prior to the show. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of ©Keith & King.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/echoes-across-the-smokies-a-night-of-strings-stories-and-songs/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20251022T163828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T183213Z
UID:84862-1761852600-1761859800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Songbird Holler @ White Horse
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Holler is a captivating folk trio featuring three generations of mountain women dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of the Southern Appalachians. Award-winning banjo player Bayla Davis\, fifth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton\, and veteran Appalachian old-time singer Cary Fridley have come together to share folk harmonies\, ballads\, and banjo tunes\, weaving stories and melodies rooted in mountain heritage and authentic Appalachian spirit.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/songbird-holler-white-horse/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T084627
CREATED:20250919T162817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192706Z
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SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: Butoh Dance Festival – Frequency in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Audio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion — Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi\, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn.\nIn conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025\nThursday\, October 30th\, 2025 at 7:30 pm\nBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}\nTICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC Members + Students w/ ID \nAsheville Butoh Festival\, in collaboration with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and the University of North Carolina at Asheville\, presents its 15th annual festival from October 30 – November 2. BMCM+AC will host Frequency in Motion\, an audiovisual performance featuring Butoh dancers: Atsushi Takenouchi\, Jenni Cockrell\, Julie Becton Gillum\, and Constance Humphries. Dancers will be accompanied by live sounds\, field recordings\, and objects by Chris H.Lynn and Hiroko Komiya. Visuals\, including Super 8 and digital film\, are by Chris H.Lynn. \n___ \nAtsushi Takenouchi began his Butoh journey in 1980 with the Hoppo-Butoh-ha company in Hokkaido. His final piece with the company\, Takazashiki (1984)\, was created with the direct guidance of Butoh founder Tatsumi Hijikata. In 1986\, he created his own path: Jinen Butoh — as a universal expression of nature\, earth\, and ancient memories\, embracing the rhythms of life itself. From 1996 to 1999\, embarked on a three-year Jinen tour across Japan\, performing over 600 site-specific improvisations rooted in natural landscapes and sacred spaces. Around this time\, he learned the spirit of the universe of Kazuo Ohno and Yoshito Ohno. \nSince 2002\, based in Europe\, working on solo Butoh and collaboration projects with dancers and actors\, with giving workshops internationally. His presence extends into film\, notably ‘Ridden by Nature’\, an award-winning environmental art dance film by Kiah Keya. From 2015 to 2020\, he directed an intensive Jinen Butoh school in Italy. Today\, he devotes himself fully to transmitting Jinen Butoh through seasonal intensive workshops held both in nature and studio spaces — living his art as a continuous dialogue with life itself. In 2021\, compiling these experiences into a book\, he published Atsushi Takenouchi Jinen Butoh writing of his Butoh life\, workshop contents and his Butoh performance works. \n___ \nHiroko Komiya is a sound artist who transmutes the ephemeral – air\, space\, movement\, bodily sensation\, and memory – into boundless sonic expressions beyond conventional melody and rhythm. Since 1999\, she has been the principal musical collaborator for Atsushi Takenouchi’s JINEN Butoh\, and has provided live accompaniment for his performances and workshops worldwide. \nHer artistic reach extends beyond Butoh\, engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations with filmmakers\, sculptors\, painters\, poets\, costume designers\, and performers for exhibitions and installations. In 2022\, she performed an 11-hour tribute performance to Félix Guattari (French psychoanalyst and philosopher) in Paris\, alongside Ramuntcho Matta’s art music collective and Atsushi Takenouchi. In 2021\, she embarked on a new project with US film/sound artist Chris H. Lynn\, creating audiovisual performances with Butoh dancers\, performed in Vienna\, Warsaw\, Barcelona\, Mexico city\, Hong Kong\, Athens and Kumano\, Japan. \n___ \nThe Asheville Butoh Collective serves as a hub for the creative work of Julie Becton Gillum\, Jenni Cockrell\, Rebecca Schoenecker\, and Constance Humphries\, as well as the Asheville Butoh Festival\, which is entering its 15th season. The collective brings together diverse artists with over seventy-five cumulative years of professional dancing\, choreographing\, collaborating\, and teaching. \nButoh History \nOriginating in post-WWII Japan\, butoh is a potent and revolutionary dance form. Butoh uses the body brazenly as a battleground to attain personal\, social\, or political transformation. In its early forms\, butoh embraced and referenced Western artistic movements; German Expressionism\, Dadaism\, Surrealism\, Existentialism\, and Fluxus\, all of which pervaded the Tokyo underground and the avant-garde arts scene at that time. In fact\, the cofounders of butoh\, Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno\, trained in German modern dance\, which was integral to the development of German Expressionism. But\, eventually\, they took opposite approaches to their dance making. Hijikata’s work became known as ankoku butoh (dance of utter darkness)\, and he embraced the grotesque and the absurd\, exploring themes of sacrifice\, struggle\, and death. Ohno’s butoh was playful\, humorous\, and filled with light and life. Today’s butoh is influenced by both Hijikata and Ohno and wrestles to balance those contrary approaches. Philosophically\, butoh slips between the cracks of definition in order to reveal the fervent beauty of the unique human spirit.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-butoh-dance-festival-frequency-in-motion/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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