The Laurel of Asheville

ASAP's CSA Fair
2026-03-12 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | YWCA Of Asheville, 185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, 28801
CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with farmers later. All farms at ASAP’s CSA Fair offer CSA pickup locations or delivery in Buncombe County. ASAP’s CSA Fair is family-friendly, with activities for kids and community connections.
Have questions about how CSAs (or Community Supported Agriculture) work? Learn more and compare CSA farms throughout the region to find the one that’s right for you at asapconnections.org/CSA.

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2026-03-11 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC, 28801
TRUST THE FEET!
Allow your feet to ground and move on the dance floor. Our feet are important part of our body, because it carries our weight. We are able to walk, jump, climb, skip, hop, run, with our feet. Our feet are our guides. Trust in your feet to move Wave after Wave in our classes, Sweats and Workshops!
“To shed the past, forget the future and fall into the moment feet first.” Gabrielle Roth
About 5Rhythms®
Created 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.
About Karen:
5Rhythms 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!
Dance movement timeline:
Doors 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.
5 PM: Warm-up, Meditative stretching and dancing.
5:45 PM: Doors Close, Opening circle
Demonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness.
6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess
2026-03-11 13:30 - 2026-04-22 16:30 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups.
Laugh, learn, and leave with your own handmade pieces ready for trimming and glazing—perfect for a creative afternoon midweek!

Recharging Resilience (FREE Community Workshop)
2026-03-11 | NC Cooperative Extension, 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC, 28753, United States
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But to keep going and showing up for others, you need to make sure you’re not burning out.
In this 1-day interactive workshop, you’ll gain quick and easy stress-busting tools you can use anytime, anywhere to recharge your mind and body on the go. This workshop is ideal for anyone in a community-serving role who is interested in developing and strengthening a practical, accessible self-care practice.

Saving our Salamanders: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | OLLI at UNC Asheville – Reuter Center, One University Heights, Asheville, 28804
Dr. JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, will discuss the abundance of salamander species in our region, threats to their survival and what can be done.
Free and open to the public. Also available on Zoom: https://bit.ly/brnnprograms

Better Together: The Inaugural WNC Women in Business Social
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville, 28803
Better Together is the first-ever collaborative event bringing together more than ten women’s business communities across Western North Carolina. Rather than competing for the same audience, we’re coming together to give every woman building a business in the region a chance to see how much support she has available to her.
The event is organized by Hive Ambition and is a free and informal social event designed for connection. There are no panels or pitches, just real women meeting real women.
It’s open to any woman in business in WNC.
Featured communities include:
Hive Ambition
AVL Digital Nomads
AVL Beauty Boost
She Owns It
Woman Strong
Empowerment Collective
WomanUp of Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Ladies Lifestyle Network
The Unofficial Connection Hub
Power of Women
Entry is free, but please register for the event at the Eventbrite link to save your spot.

SPIRITED IMPROV PLAYSHOP SERIES
2026-03-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC, 28801
ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV
Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your truest self.
Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather than focusing on comedy or performance, we use improv as a living practice, one that invites presence, trust, curiosity, and responsiveness in the moment.
Facilitated by Jessica Chilton, who brings over 20 years of improvisational performing arts experience and 16 years as an expressive arts therapist, weaving creativity, spirituality, and presence into a safe, transformative group experience.
Through embodied improvisational play, movement, voice, storytelling, sound, and silence, we create a living container where authenticity is welcomed and presence is practiced. Over time, this shared experience fosters deep connection, confidence, and a felt sense of belonging.
Spirited Improv is for those seeking a spiritual community grounded in lived experience, where growth happens through relationship, creativity, and the courage to show up fully. As we transform individually through improv, we strengthen the collective and contribute to a more compassionate world.
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
“Spirited Improv is authentic, vulnerable and connective. It meets my need to deeply feel, be seen and see others. On my first night I experienced such a profound healing experience after sharing what was on my heart. It was like a sound, healing touch, full moon energy bath that opened my heart. ” ~ Kate
“Spirited Improv is a fun and little bit edgy way of interacting with the mystery of the moment. You decide how much you want to interact or observe from the audience so you never have to do anything you don’t want to do. It is an opportunity to let go of control and explore the spontaneity of life and creativity in a supportive, safe environment..” ~ Kenyon
“I got to play, move my body, laugh, take joy in watching my friends come alive, give and receive big hugs, and feel the presence of the ancestors who always join me. There’s something so sacred about being present with others while we play, witness and embody what is.” ~ Sue
WHO IS THIS FOR
People drawn to spirituality, personal growth, and inner exploration
Those seeking genuine connection, community, and a sense of belonging
Creatives and non-creatives alike – no improv or performance experience needed
Individuals who value compassion, openness, and radical acceptance
People who want to grow in joyful, embodied ways rather than through heavy or rigid processes
Those who want to make a positive impact by starting with inner transformation
If you’re open, curious, and willing to show up as you are—you belong here.

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series.
From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cashto the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the rich, intimate sound of a chamber orchestra.

RAD Comedy featuring Jill Weiner
2026-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Jill Weiner from NYC!
Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill’s recently recorded her Dry Bar Comedy Special “Soup Freak”, and her jokes have appeared on Americas Got Talent. She was a finalist in Houston’s Riot Comedy Festival and has participated in the New York Comedy Festival, placed second in the Trial by Laughter Comedy Festival, and performed at the Boston Comedy Festival. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in New York called Laf Dance Saloon, and is the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club.
She performs nationally, often featuring for comedian Caitlin Peluffo, and can be seen regularly at New York Comedy Club and other NYC comedy clubs
When not on stage you can catch Jill slurping soup at one of New York’s hottest diners.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Asheville Jazz Orchestra
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 pm
From Glenn Miller, to Basie, from Buddy Rich to original tunes as well as features by our vocalist, Wendy Jones, there is something for EVERYONE!
The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by band members and other contemporary composers.

Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory
2026-03-08 12:00 - 2026-04-19 14:30 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Join Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy to those sacred spaces. A variety of handbuilding techniques will be used to create sculptures up to 4 feet tall! These sculptures can be installed inside or outside and will weather the four seasons.

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
2026-03-07 21:00 - 23:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 8:30, show at 9pm
Tickets $18

Broadway Rave - Eulogy
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, 28801
🎤 Oh Asheville, have you done your vocal warmups yet?
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
Don’t be Wicked, meet us on the dance floor at Eulogy on March 7, 2026!

Eyes Up Here Comedy: 11th Anniversary Show
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge, and we are celebrating 11 years of EUH!
Eyes 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.
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 Premium Seating

Mikros: A Tiny Show by Heather Divoky
2026-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | NC
See Heather Divoky’s small wonders at Asheville’s sweetest little venue!
I’m so excited to share a collection of new small works — intimate pieces that embrace the beauty of small spaces, fine detail, and big stories told in miniature. And yes, three brand-new crowns will be making their debut!
Join us for the opening reception:
📅 Saturday, March 7 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Can’t make the reception? The gallery will be open throughout the month of March, most sunny days from morning until dusk, so you’ll have plenty of chances to stop by.

Fold & Fabricate with Liz Zlot Summerfield
2026-03-07 10:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | AVL Clay, 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville, 28803
Liz Zlot Summerfield is a seasoned potter and exceptional teacher. In this workshop students can expect to learn some of the ways Liz creates her whimsical and delicate forms. Students will be introduced to the techniques of darting while working with paper patterns. The making process will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.
This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged, and individual development nurtured.
Fee: $325.00 This fee includes the 2-day workshop, and a $30 non-refundable registration fee. Clay and materials provided by the instructor.
Date & Time: March 7th and 8th, 10am-5pm with optional power point presentation March 7th at 5pm
Level: Beginner to advanced. Ages 18+.
Firing: Bisque firing is available for an additional $20. Participants may pick up fired work or request shipping for an extra fee.

Hiroya Tsukamoto
2026-03-06 19:30 - 20:30 | The White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista, located at 308 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Friday, March 6th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. The suggested price per ticket is $20.
Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life.
Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, NHK-Television (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
Quotes:
“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald
“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” -Jazz Review

Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Asheville Guitar Pedals, 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville, 28806
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have our first show at Asheville Guitar Pedals!
Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville.
also featuring Austin Elfers, Jordan Ballard and Clay Jones
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Asheville Choral Society concert
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville, 28801
Join the Asheville Choral Society for our exploration of Sanctuary in song, featuring Faure’s Requiem paired with Serenade to Music, by Ralph Vaughan Williams. 125 singers along with a string quintet and organist will bring this music to life as we look ahead to spring.
CONCERT DETAILS
March 6, 2025 | 7pm
March 7, 2025 | 4pm
Central United Methodist Church
27 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Adult Tickets | $25
Student Tickets | $15
Group Rates Available for Groups of Ten or More

Opening Reception: Formed and Fired Here
2026-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Art Place Gallery, 730 Locust Street, Hendersonville, 28782
Please join us to celebrate the outstanding ceramic artists of the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio and to enjoy their work which is shaped, glazed, and fired on site in Hendersonville. From functional wares to sculptural forms, every piece in the exhibit was created in the Glassman Clay Studio — wheel to kiln.

The Crowded Table – Windows Down Tour - Live at One Stop 3/5
2026-03-05 20:00 - 23:30 | The One Stop, 31 patton ave, asheville, CA, 28801, United States
The Crowded Table is a Portland, Maine based band blending the energy of jam improvisation with the soul and song craft of classic roots-rock. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-blending sound—where rock, blues, jam, and folk collide—the band creates performances that are spontaneous, high-energy, and never the same twice. Their latest EP, “Libations”, showcases their melodic depth, locked-in grooves, and improvisational edge, solidifying their reputation as one of Portland’s most exciting rising acts. There’s always a seat at The Crowded Table.

Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
2026-03-05 18:00 - 2026-04-23 18:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Learn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You’ll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You’ll get to create multiple wall hangings with guided instruction and lots of support.
Clay and tools needed to create a stunning wall hanging will be included. No clay experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and an open mind!

Ayurprana Presents: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser
2026-03-05 09:00 - 10:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 8:45 AM || Event 9:00 AM
Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser
Ride the subtle currents of movement and sound, guided by the heart, in this unique weekly live music offering from The AyurPrana Listening Room and Asheville Yoga Center. Each Thursday morning, gather in the sacred sanctuary of the AyurPrana Listening Room, where breath, rhythm, and devotion intertwine.
Asheville Yoga Center Director Seán Johnson guides a creative, heart-centered, all-levels vinyasa practice, while multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser weaves enchanting live music through every posture, pause, and pulse.
This immersive Bhakti Flow experience features soulful chanting, imaginative and fluid sequencing, space for intuitive movement, and a nourishing closing sequence of gentle reclining postures and meditation. Come to move, listen, and open—letting music, movement, and community carry you into the day.
Please bring your own mat and any yoga props you enjoy using.
15 spaces are available each week for Asheville Yoga Center monthly unlimited and annual members to use as a perk of their membership – register at www.youryoga.com Otherwise, the class is $24 with tickets available at www.AyurPranaListeningRoom.com
Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited.
*Located at The AyurPrana Listening Room*
312 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Seán Johnson
Seán Johnson is the Director of the Asheville Yoga Center, a longtime yoga teacher and trainer, and an internationally respected guide of heart-centered, bhakti-inspired practice. With a Master’s degree focused on devotional singing and years of experience teaching chant as spiritual practice, Seán weaves yoga, music, and imagination into deeply soulful experiences on and off the mat. Since 2005, Seán & The Wild Lotus Band have merged conscious lyrics, sacred chants from the spiritual traditions of yoga and beyond, and roots, rock, gospel, and global grooves to create a universal style of cross-cultural spiritual music.

Nicole Zuraitis
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Wed, Mar 4 • 7 pm
A 2X Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, and New York-based bandleader—Zuraitis is a trailblazing artist with “a heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police). Discover how this dynamic performer and “prolific songwriter” (Broadway World) is redefining vocal jazz.
“Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.” —DownBeat Magazine
Spotlight on Nicole Zuraitis:
How Love Begins won “Best Jazz Vocal Album” and was written and arranged entirely by Zuraitis herself
A New York jazz scene staple, she has headlined at Birdland, Blue Note, and Dizzy’s
Honored with an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters and teaches jazz at NYU
Featured on Grammy-winning projects with Jon Batiste, LeAnn Rimes, and husband Dan Pugach
Winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal and Broadway World’s “Best Big Band Show”

MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Ten years ago, the MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase brought together dozens of young artists to showcase local talent in a hybrid gallery-concert style event. Many of the artists featured then have gone on to build successful careers for themselves in the arts.
On Wednesday, March 4th, MatchStrike will, for the first time since 2016, once again showcase 20 local young artists. The event will feature spoken word poets, indie singer/songwriters, studio artists, filmmakers, and photographers from the Asheville area.
“I can’t believe it’s been a decade since MatchStrike and that first showcase brought an unmatched talent into one space,” said Heidi Freeman, a teacher at Asheville High School who helped organize the original event. “What made that group great was the way they collaborated. The young artists in Asheville today are just as talented and events like this help them find an audience and a space to create together.”
At 6:30 p.m., doors will open with a gallery of art exhibits from six student artists. At 7:00, the event will transition into a concert that will range from spoken word poetry to alternative rock music — and artists from different groups and genres will collaborate for performances within the show.
“I’ve been playing guitar since I was 11 and singing since I was little,” said Harper Klapheke, one of the featured artists. “I hope to continue to play music in the future…and would really love to be able to share my music and perform.”
Along with showcasing their talents at the event, MatchStrike hopes to help artists create an audience for their works and establish themselves as professionals.
Artists who participate in the event will each be setting a project goal. Tickets must be reserved but are free; instead of an admission price, we are asking audience members to donate directly to artists toward this project goal.
“I’m currently writing and recording my debut album, which will be your go-to for nighttime drives and melancholy moods,” said self-taught guitarist Paul Danko. “My project goal is to complete my album in my home studio.”
Artists donation links will be available and some will be selling art at the event.
Doors open at 6:30 on Wednesday, March 4th and performances begin at 7:00 in the Arts Theater at Asheville High School. Theater space is limited and tickets should be reserved at https://ashevillehstheatre.ludus.com/200520374.

The Fantastic Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom (Virtual), 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Four Week Class — Wednesdays, March 4-25, 6-8 p.m. ONLINE delivered via ZOOM Facilitated by Alli Marshall (I&A Certified)
Sliding Scale Registration | $160 / $200 / $240
Ekphrastic art is work made in response to another piece of artwork. It can be a poem jump-started by a painting, a song inspired by a sculpture or — to paraphrase a cliche — a dance about architecture. In this class, we’ll focus on flash fiction, flash essay, and prose poetry as our mediums of expression.
We’ll begin with a discussion of ekphrastic art and examples of it from our own bodies of work (it’s likely we’ve all made ekphrastic art, even if unintentionally). We’ll also talk about ekphrastic art as a means of collaboration with a knowing or unknowing fellow artist. And we’ll work on outlining and/or writing flash fiction pieces in response to several artistic works of various mediums.
From there, we’ll move on to creating short pieces that build off our ekphrastic explorations. Through in-class writing prompts, group writing exercises, and motivating assignments, we’ll develop our ekphrastic works into completed pieces.

AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
Make Noise + APLR Present: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 7:00 PM || Event 7:30 PM
Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando
Tuesdays in September, we’ll convene as the Experimental Meditation Club.
We’ll provide partially guided meditations with sonic accompaniment. Think breaths to let go of tension, sonic ambiance, a bit of grief work, heavy drones, and psychedelic introspection (without any drugs).
The event begins at 7:30 sharp, so please be prompt to avoid disruption.
You are invited to all four sessions, but don’t have to come to all of them. The first one will provide some more context for meditation, but if you can’t make it, still come to what you can, and you’ll figure it out along the way. The best way to meditate is just to do it. That’s it!
While everyone is welcome, this will be tailored to people who:
*are new to meditation & may be skeptical or rekindling a practice
*like the company of sonic vibrations
*are open to trying this experiment & okay with it being messy
*want to test their own rigidity and capacity for expansion
*like the idea of democratizing meditation
Here’s a general idea of what will happen:
Each night will include some context, a guided meditation around the theme, a short conversation (no one is required to talk, so introverts don’t run away, please), and a longer meditation using only sound.
Kelly Kelbel
Kelly Kelbel meditates every morning in bed, mostly using the Happier App. She started meditating shortly after she started chemotherapy out of desperation to find relief from her fear. It worked! Chemo Sessions is a project she created to offer support to folks going through treatment through a letter, music, tips from pals, and guided meditations. She is also a writer and co-owns a synthesizer company, Make Noise, in West Asheville. Previously, she served as a legal advocate for survivors of sexual violence in Chicago and youth being tried as adults in New York City. She was a founding teacher of the School for Democracy and Leadership in Brooklyn, and directed the Rise Project at Warren Wilson College.
www.kellykelbel.com
Tony Rolando
Tony Rolando meditates irregularly, but notices a benefit every time he does a sit. He often uses the quiet. He is a self-taught electronic musical instrument designer who got started by obsessively reading Amateur Radio Relay League books at the public library, building electronics for artists, such as the light controlled remixer for Simon Lee’s “Bus Obscura” which debuted at the Whitney Biennial, working for Moog Music, and always playing music. Tony has recently released music with Important Records and the Asheville based Ceremony of Seasons. He is the founder, lead designer, and co-owner of Make Noise.
https://tonyrolando.bandcamp.com/
www.makenoisemusic.com

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Tue, Mar 3 • 7 pm
Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building) and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery (The Office) for a raucous night of classic tunes, live comedy, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait.
Spotlight on Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery:
Jane Lynch is a five-time Emmy winner, celebrated for her roles in Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Only Murders in the Building
Lynch is a recurring favorite in Christopher Guest’s mockumentaries, including A Mighty Wind and Best in Show
Kate Flannery won hearts as Meredith on the hit NBC series The Office
Flannery also hit the road with Dancing with the Stars, performing live at Radio City Music Hall and across 40 cities
Their holiday album A Swingin’ Little Christmas landed in Billboard’s Top 10 Adult Contemporary chart, bringing jazzy cheer and campy charm to audiences nationwide

Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-04-21 12:30 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
If you’re a painter, this 8-week Clay workshop is for you!
Using tiles or simple hand-built forms, we will focus on exploring surface materials such as decorative slips, underglazes, terra sigillata, and glazes.
Techniques such as mishima, sgraffito, wax resist, and monoprinting can be layered for dynamic or thoughtful compositions. This is an adult class, but parents with focused tweens and up are welcome.

Exploring Perspective
2026-03-03 08:45 - 15:30 | 2 South Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
At this one-day collaborative workshop between the Asheville Art Museum and Asheville Museum of Science, campers will observe and interpret the natural world from the microscopic to the landscape scale, and practice using tools and techniques from microscopes to impressionistic landscape painting.
Campers who are currently in Third through Fifth Grades are eligible for this one-day workshop held on a teacher in-service day for Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. Campers will spend half the day at the art museum and the other half at the science museum. At the art museum the campers will visit the galleries and create art in the Studio. At the science museum the campers will explore exhibits and make observations in the STEAM lab using microscopes and hand lenses.
Campers will be walked between the art museum at 2 South Pack Square and the science museum at 43 Patton Ave. Detailed drop off and pick up instructions will be emailed to you within a few days of the camp date. Aftercare is available at Asheville Museum of Science from 3:30 – 5:00 pm with separate registration.
