BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Laurel of Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241129T183140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T161626Z UID:76288-1733427000-1734274800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play DESCRIPTION:Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic film is reimagined as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve 1946\, this hilarious re-enactment\, with the help of a live Foley and a talented small ensemble\, brings the entire town of Bedford Falls to life on stage. Small-town everyman George Bailey is having a Christmas Eve that can only be saved by a miracle. Enter George’s guardian angel\, Clarence\, who takes him on a heartwarming journey of redemption\, proving that “no one is a failure who has friends.” URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play/ LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-10-Wonderful-Life-FB-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241106T121707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T120324Z UID:75759-1733443200-1736207999@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Deck the Trees DESCRIPTION:Deck the Trees Celebrates 14th Anniversary to Support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry’s Fuel Fund\nDecember 6\, 2024 – January 6\, 2025 \nBlack Mountain\, NC – November 6th\, 2024 \nDeck the Trees Celebrates 14 Years! \nDespite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene\, the community’s resilience continues to shine through\, and the need to help keep our neighbors warm is greater than ever.\nThe beloved Deck the Trees event returns for its 14th year as a fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund\, helping local families stay warm this winter. Hosted at the Monte Vista Hotel and local surrounding businesses\, visitors can enjoy more than 45 beautifully decorated trees\, all following this year’s theme of *”Winter Wonderland.”* \nA full list of participating locations is available on the SVCM Deck the Trees website. The public is invited to vote for their favorite trees by donating money \, every dollar is equal to 1 vote. Votes are unlimited\, and you can vote for as many trees as you’d like! Donations are accepted in boxes located by each tree or online via a QR code or through the SVCM website. \nVoting starts Friday\, December 6th\, and continues until January 6th. You can cast your vote by placing cash or checks in the designated box for your favorite tree\, or by using the online QR code. Best of all\, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund\, helping to keep our local neighbors in need warm during the colder months. \nSince its inception\, Deck the Trees has raised over $300\,000 to help keep our neighbors warm during the winter months. \nVideo Link https://youtu.be/FjH6bFeG18E URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/deck-the-trees-2/ LOCATION:Monte Vista Hotel\, 308 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Theme-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deck the Trees Committe":MAILTO:judimeltonconsulting@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241020T185546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T234103Z UID:75468-1733475600-1733673600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024 DESCRIPTION:Come see us Dec. 6-8 at our Holiday Gem Show! You’ll find everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems\, minerals\, and jewelry in the Southeast. \nAdmission is free and this is a fun family friendly event. Food and drink are available daily. \nThere’s something for everyone\, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. You can visit over 35 locally and nationally known vendors. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and have top quality treasures that make great gifts. \nShop for everything you need for your rock collecting hobby: all kinds of rocks\, gems\, and crystals\, WNC and US gemstones\, minerals directly from the rockhound who collected them\, sterling silver gemstone jewelry\, cabochons and faceted gems\, lapidary equipment\, slabs\, and faceting material\, moldavite\, tektites\, meteorites\, trinitite\, unusual mineral specimens\, polished stones\, gemstone animal carvings\, and so much more! \nThe Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association\nM.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024 hours:\nDecember 6: 9 AM-6 PM\nDecember 7: 9 AM-6 PM\nDecember 8: 10 AM-4 PM \nLocation:\nLand of the Sky Event Venue\n39 Spring Cove Rd\nSwannanoa\, NC\n28778 \nWe host the M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/m-a-g-m-a-land-of-sky-holiday-gem-show-2024/ LOCATION:Land of the Sky Event Venue\, 39 Spring Cove Rd.\, Swannanoa\, 28778 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/holiday-gem-show-instagram.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Area Gem &%3B Mineral Association":MAILTO:magmalandofskygemshow@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241112T190435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020600Z UID:75841-1733504400-1734292800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Asheville Nativity Exhibition “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” DESCRIPTION:“Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”\nFirst Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak St\, downtown Asheville\nFree Admission\nOver 250 Nativity sets from more than seventy countries will be on display\nDecember 6-15\, 2024\nWeekdays: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nSaturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nSundays: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nThe Asheville Nativity exhibit entitled “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville December 6-15\, 2024.\nThe eighth annual Asheville Nativity exhibit is a gift to the community coordinated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and First Baptist Church of Asheville. Nativity displays may be viewed in the dining room at First Baptist Church of Asheville beginning Friday\, December 6 through Sunday\, December 15. The exhibit will be open to the public weekdays 5-8PM\, Saturdays 10AM-8PM\, and Sundays 12PM-8PM. School groups\, retirement communities\, or special press visits can be arranged by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. The complete schedule can be found at www.ashevillenativity.org. Over 250 Nativity scenes from around the world will be on display. This family-friendly event includes a life-size stable with costumes.\nA crèche\, often called a Nativity scene\, is an artistic representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. While focusing on the central figures of the mother Mary and Christ Child\, crèche artists often telescope time and place to bring together a host of earthly and heavenly participants—shepherds\, animals\, wise men\, angels\, and commoners.\nFor centuries\, the crèche as an art form has flourished in homes and churches worldwide. Whether the crèche depicts 19th-century Italian villagers dressed in silks and jewels or contemporary African animal herders crafted from clay\, each representation reflects the unique talents\, circumstances and culture of the artist.\nThis exhibit is an ecumenical effort to highlight the cultural diversity of each crèche on display\, while honoring and celebrating the common theme that runs throughout—the birth of Jesus.\nPast events have included participation from seven different Asheville area churches and displayed over 250 unique Nativity sets from seventy countries around the world. Thousands of people attend the exhibit each year. Guest comments included: “Awesome!” “Wonderful!” “Lovely!” “Words cannot express the beauty.” “Impressive and beautifully done.”\nThe event is free to the public. Donations are welcome. Tax-deductible donations can be made by visiting ashevillenativity.org. More information is available on the website or by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. First Baptist Church of Asheville is located at 5 Oak Street in downtown Asheville. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-nativity-exhibition-oh-tidings-of-comfort-and-joy-christmas-creches-from-around-the-world/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Asheville-Nativity-Exhibition-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241108T222011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T034840Z UID:75803-1733508000-1733518800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:For the Record: Jeremy Phillips art opening DESCRIPTION:“For the Record\,” a new exhibition by Jeremy Phillips opens at Citizen Vinyl on Friday\, December 6\, 6-9 p.m. Jupiter\, experimental music from Jeff Arnal\, Kris Gruda\, and John English\, will also perform in celebration of their new\, eponymous album. \nJeremy Phillips is an Asheville based artist and educator. He paints out of his River Arts District studio in Pink Dog Creative and is a Religion and Humanities Instructor at Haywood Community College. \nFrom Jeremy: “I love vinyl records and all the accoutrements around them; the 12 inch square\, the 12 inch circle\, the cardboard covers with endless color and imagery\, the spines with their tiny words\, the familiarity of holding them and setting down the needle on the turntable\, the liner notes and inner sheets with lyrics and more\, the way the lined-up spines look on the shelf\, the sepia inner sleeves of older records\, the lovely aging and accidents that give the covers character and wear. Oh and the rich sound and occasional crackles are just fine too. \n“This show takes scrap records that no record store can sell\, or that end up in the Goodwill bins\, or that were jettisoned for refuse from Helene floods and turns them into new images and uses. This is work that celebrates the physical properties of the records and their covers\, turning them into fresh mediums for collage\, sculptural pieces\, realist imagery\, and abstraction.” URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/for-the-record-jeremy-phillips-art-opening/ LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/North-Adams.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Citizen Vinyl":MAILTO:info@citizenvinyl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241120T012437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155311Z UID:76059-1733509800-1733520600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Under the Stars 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Under the Stars 2024\, a fundraiser for AMOS and the communities in our orbit! \nThe Asheville Museum of Science invites you to join us for a night at the museum on December 6th\, 2024 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm with a VIP reception from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. This year’s Under the Stars fundraiser\, rescheduled from October\, will include an expanded purpose\, with proceeds supporting both our programs and critical community needs. We look forward to hosting you at the museum for a night of coming together and imagining how we can transform this space together. \nNon-member tickets: $70\nMember tickets: $65\nVIP tickets: $80 \nFeaturing delicious dinner by Sage and Spice Catering! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/under-the-stars-2024/ LOCATION:asheville museum of science\, 43 Patton Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/UTS-2024-website-31.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Museum of Science":MAILTO:info@ashevillescience.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20240829T143713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184236Z UID:74234-1733513400-1733522400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville/ LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20221209-BAC-Nutcracker-CB-1042-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241105T170757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T180805Z UID:75716-1733515200-1733520600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons\, this hilarious collective returns\, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central\, HBO Comedy\, Netflix\, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners\, preposterous punchlines\, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content. \nWith over 3\,500 career performances\, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and “every man” style\, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country\, as well as “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live\, CMT’s Next Big Comic\, and on Dry bar Comedy- where his special\, ‘Adorable Tough Guy’ generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy’s ‘Weekly Round Up’ on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album\, ‘Quiet Coyote’ regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up a middle child\, his short-lived career as a middle school teacher and our society’s obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-comedy-zone-andy-beningo/ LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/c_zone_december-a-beningo_1920x1005-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20240117T180211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T172346Z UID:65895-1733558400-1733569200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe DESCRIPTION:Santa’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast\, meet elves straight from the North Pole\, then head into the park to see Santa climb down Chimney Rock. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/breakfast-with-the-elves-at-the-old-rock-cafe/ LOCATION:Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park\, 431 Main St\, NC\, 28720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park":MAILTO:groups@chimneyrockpark.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241119T003533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155317Z UID:76050-1733558400-1733590800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Our Magnificent Trees: Identification\, Uses\, Folklore\, and More DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful time learning about the magnificent trees of our region and their incredible uses and folklore. Beyond being beautiful and inspiring\, trees are foundational to the life and ecology of our forests and the wellbeing of our planet. As leaf mass and bramble fall into dormancy\, we are offered a clear and up-close look at tree growth patterns\, bark colors and textures\, and more! \nJoin longtime Firefly Gathering instructor Luke Cannon for a guided walk in the wilds. In this all-day workshop\, beginner to intermediate tree enthusiasts will: \n-Explore Tree Identification-even when they are bare (i.e.\, no leaves\, which is tricky)\n-Gain a naturalist’s perspective on Habitats and Forest Ecology\n-Learn Edible\, Medicinal and Utilitarian Uses of Various Trees\n-Hear Interesting History\, Folklore and More in this Magnificent Tree Walk URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/our-magnificent-trees-identification-uses-folklore-and-more/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Image-10-30-24-at-11.02-AM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Firefly Gathering":MAILTO:marketing@fireflygathering.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241028T112223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T232405Z UID:75504-1733562000-1733583600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Holiday Greens Market DESCRIPTION:Annual Greens Market Event at Clem’s Cabin 1000 Hendersonville Rd. just south of Biltmore Village. It’s the French Broad River Garden Club’s annual fundraiser for local college scholarships in Horticulture\, Forestry\, Plant Biology\, etc. Over a dozen local vendors will be on site selling everything from Christmas Trees\, Wreaths\, Jams & Jellies\, as well as unique crafts just in time for checking off items on your Christmas list. Food Truck on site brings the opportunity for a family outing\, and spend some time at the event while strolling the gardens\, while getting in the festive spirit of the holiday. Dogs and children encouraged.\nEvent is Dec 7 & 8: Saturday 9-3 and Sunday 11-3. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/holiday-greens-market/ LOCATION:Clem’s Cabin\, 1000 Hendersonville Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20240117T180340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T172353Z UID:65898-1733569200-1733580000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:27th Annual Santa on the Chimney DESCRIPTION:Santa has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Santa will be back in the park this year for his Christmas trial run rappelling down Chimney Rock with the help of his friends from Fox Mountain Guides. Attendees can watch Santa rappel\, post for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus\, hike with an elf\, make holiday crafts\, listen to live music\, meet some of our live animal ambassadors\, and more. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/27th-annual-santa-on-the-chimney/ LOCATION:Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park\, 431 Main St\, NC\, 28720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park":MAILTO:groups@chimneyrockpark.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241202T150718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T161631Z UID:76360-1733572800-1733587200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:2024 Community Holiday Extravaganza + BIPOC Holiday Market DESCRIPTION:Join R2S\, Christine W. Avery Learning Center\, and area friends and families at the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! \nBring the whole family for a day of holiday carnival games\, prizes\, music\, performances\, cotton candy\, cocoa\, and free lunch from Blessed Soul Food and Cooking With Comedy. PLUS\, celebrated children’s book authors Jaha Avery and Veronica Chapman will join for share and sign free copies of their books and lead live readings. To top it off\, there will be a BIPOC Holiday Market right next door for all your holiday shopping needs! \nWhat: 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza\nDate: Saturday\, Dec. 7th\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nWhere: Arthur R. Edington Center (133 Livingston St. 28801) URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2024-community-holiday-extravaganza-bipoc-holiday-market/ LOCATION:Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center\, 133 Livingston Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Save-the-date-2024-Community-Holiday-Extravaganza3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Read 2 Succeed":MAILTO:admin@r2sasheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241116T164305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T003938Z UID:75952-1733572800-1733594400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Big Crafty DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday\, December 7 and 8\, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday\, free to enter on Sunday. \nNow\, perhaps more than ever\, The Big Crafty believes in supporting creative venturers. As Western North Carolina’s creative community recovers from Hurricane Helene\, The Big Crafty offers a space for makers to sell their work and for fans of unique art and craft to support those makers … while also snapping up memorable and meaningful holiday gifts. \nShop for ceramics\, prints\, jewelry\, woodwork and more\, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty-4/ LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BigCrafty-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20240829T143847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184243Z UID:74237-1733583600-1733590800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville-2/ LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20221209-BAC-Nutcracker-CB-2836-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241117T005833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T003947Z UID:75964-1733583600-1733590800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, Saturday Performance DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra introduces its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “Finding Home.” This series debuts new Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra had originally planned to perform “Finding Home” for the season opening in October. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene\, we have rescheduled our “Finding Home” performances to December\, in recognition of the heroic and tireless efforts of our region\, our state\, and our country\, to rally around rebuilding and restoring our beloved home of Asheville and Western North Carolina. \nPlease join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for this tribute\, in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, December 7th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, December 8th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and of course we will include holiday favorites…In the wake of Hurricane Helene\, this program is all the more poignant\, bringing our community together with its inspiring music. \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n “This concert program explores many meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. Following the devastation from Hurricane Helene\, we are looking forward to coming together as an orchestra and providing comfort through music.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde. \nFinding Home is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. \nDetails: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nHaywood Community College\nCharles Beall Auditorium\n185 Freedlander Drive\nClyde\, NC. 28721 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $25\nStudents (ages 5+): $15 \nSunday\, December 8th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-dec-24\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-saturday-performance/ LOCATION:Haywood Community College\, Charles Beall Auditorium\, Hemlock Building\, 185 Freedlander Drive\, Clyde\, 28721 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Finding-Home-ArtsAVL-Digital-300-x-300-px-3x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Orchestra":MAILTO:info@blueridgeorchestra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241117T224148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T003954Z UID:75982-1733587200-1733594400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Artist ReLEAF Concert feat. Kelle Jolly DESCRIPTION:LEAF Global Arts hosts an Artist ReLEAF Concert series on Saturdays through December 14. The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund. \nKelle Jolly performs on November 30\, 4-6 p.m. Kelle is an “Affrilachian-Georgia-lina-Peach\,” embracing a rich blend of cultural influences. Through the art of storytelling and her mastery of the ukulele\, she joyfully expresses her folk traditions. Kelle is a firm believer in the power of bringing together like-minded individuals to foster resilient communities. Her heart lies in the Appalachian region\, which she proudly calls home. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/artist-releaf-concert-feat-kelle-jolly/ LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-17-at-3.26.44 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Citizen Vinyl":MAILTO:info@citizenvinyl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241105T171357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T180813Z UID:75734-1733601600-1733607000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons\, this hilarious collective returns\, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central\, HBO Comedy\, Netflix\, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners\, preposterous punchlines\, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content. \nWith over 3\,500 career performances\, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and “every man” style\, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country\, as well as “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live\, CMT’s Next Big Comic\, and on Dry bar Comedy- where his special\, ‘Adorable Tough Guy’ generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy’s ‘Weekly Round Up’ on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album\, ‘Quiet Coyote’ regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up a middle child\, his short-lived career as a middle school teacher and our society’s obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-comedy-zone-andy-beningo-2/ LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/c_zone_december-a-beningo_1920x1005-3-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241116T164503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004006Z UID:75955-1733659200-1733680800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Big Crafty DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday\, December 7 and 8\, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday\, free to enter on Sunday. \nNow\, perhaps more than ever\, The Big Crafty believes in supporting creative venturers. As Western North Carolina’s creative community recovers from Hurricane Helene\, The Big Crafty offers a space for makers to sell their work and for fans of unique art and craft to support those makers … while also snapping up memorable and meaningful holiday gifts. \nShop for ceramics\, prints\, jewelry\, woodwork and more\, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty-5/ LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BigCrafty-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241125T015702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190540Z UID:76155-1733662800-1733670000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Robert Beatty Book-Signing Event DESCRIPTION:Join Robert Beatty\, the #1 best-selling author of the Serafina Series\, for a book-signing event\, 1-3 p.m. Sunday\, Dec. 8\, at Barnes & Noble-Asheville Mall. Rescheduled from October due to Hurricane Helene\, this free\, open house-style event is the first and only opportunity to meet Robert and get signed and personalized copies of his new book\, SYLVIA DOE AND THE 100-YEAR FLOOD. It’s also the perfect time to get a one-of-a-kind gift for all the readers on your holiday list and to support storm relief efforts here in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. \nRobert is donating all earned royalties from sales of Sylvia Doe to the Helene Rebuild Collaborative\, an Asheville-based grassroots initiative focused on providing immediate and direct relief to the people and communities hardest hit by the storm. Learn more about HRC: https://hurricanehelenewnc.com/ \nABOUT THE BOOK: Sylvia Doe doesn’t know where she was born or the people she came from. She doesn’t even know her real last name. Sylvia has lived at the Highground Home for Children in the mountains of North Carolina for as long as she can remember. Whenever the administrators place her with a foster family in the city\, she runs away\, back to her horse Kitty Hawk—her best friend—and the other horses in the herd\, the only place she feels like she belongs. When a hurricane causes the remote mountain valley where she lives to flood\, Sylvia must rescue her beloved horses. But she begins to encounter strange and wondrous things floating down the river. Glittering gemstones and wild animals that don’t belong — everything’s out of place. Then she spots an unconscious boy floating in the water. As she drags him onto the shore and their adventure together begins\, Sylvia wonders who he is and where he came from. And why does she feel such a strong connection to this mysterious boy? For readers ages 8 to 108. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robert Beatty is the best-selling author of the Serafina Series\, the Willa Series\, and Sylvia Doe — all published by Disney-Hyperion. With over a million copies sold\, his books are loved by young readers and adults alike\, are a classroom favorite for teachers nationwide\, and have been translated into more than 20 languages across the world. The Serafina Series is a spooky mystery-thriller about a brave and unusual cat-like girl who lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate\, surrounded by the opulence of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serafina and the Black Cloak\, the first book in the series\, won the Southern Book Prize in 2016. All four books in the series became #1 New York Times bestsellers. Beatty’s second project was the #1 New York Times best-selling Willa of the Wood Series\, the story of a young forest girl with ancient magical powers who struggles for survival and understanding in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Willa books are in the early stages of being developed into a live action television series by Lionsgate. Beatty lives in the mountains of Asheville\, N.C.\, with his wife and three daughters\, who help create and refine his stories. He writes full-time now\, but in past lives\, he was one of the early pioneers of cloud computing\, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems\, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics\, and the chairman/CTO of Narrative Magazine. In 2007\, he was named an Entrepreneur of the Year. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/robert-beatty-book-signing-event/ LOCATION:#3 South Tunnel Rd.\, #3 South Tunnel Rd.\, Asheville\, 28805 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/web-site-square-art-sylvia-doe.png ORGANIZER;CN="Barnes &%3B Noble-Asheville Mall":MAILTO:lydia@brucemont.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241117T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004049Z UID:75974-1733662800-1733680800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Celebrate the Blues-Juried Invitational Exhibit & Sale DESCRIPTION:Re.Imagine Gallery and 310Art invite you to join us on Sunday\, December 8\, for a unique exhibit and sale. Juried works will evoke one of three themes: Color\, Mood\, or Music Genre. \nAs usual\, there will be plenty of delicious nibbles (maybe some of them blue?) and an open bar with wine\, beer\, and soft drinks. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/celebrate-the-blues-juried-invitational-exhibit-sale/ LOCATION:Re.Imagine Gallery\, 15 Spivey Lake Dr.\, Fairview\, 28730 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Celebrate-the-blues-evite.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Re.Imagine Gallery &%3B Studios":MAILTO:reimaginefairview@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241117T005955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004056Z UID:75967-1733670000-1733677200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, Sunday Performance DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra introduces its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “Finding Home.” This series debuts new Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra had originally planned to perform “Finding Home” for the season opening in October. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene\, we have rescheduled our “Finding Home” performances to December\, in recognition of the heroic and tireless efforts of our region\, our state\, and our country\, to rally around rebuilding and restoring our beloved home of Asheville and Western North Carolina. \nPlease join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for this tribute\, in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, December 7th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, December 8th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and of course we will include holiday favorites…In the wake of Hurricane Helene\, this program is all the more poignant\, bringing our community together with its inspiring music. \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n “This concert program explores many meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. Following the devastation from Hurricane Helene\, we are looking forward to coming together as an orchestra and providing comfort through music.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde. \nFinding Home is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. \nDetails: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nHaywood Community College\nCharles Beall Auditorium\n185 Freedlander Drive\nClyde\, NC. 28721 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $25\nStudents (ages 5+): $15 \nSunday\, December 8th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-dec-24\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-sunday-performance/ LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Finding-Home-ArtsAVL-Digital-300-x-300-px-3x-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Orchestra":MAILTO:info@blueridgeorchestra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241120T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190457Z UID:76091-1733828400-1733846400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday at Violet Hill Cemetery DESCRIPTION:The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday on Tuesday\, December 10th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Asheville\, NC. \nHemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been suffering for over two decades from hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA)\, an invasive insect that can kill the tree in as little as four years. \nCome help us treat hemlocks in this beautiful area! This volunteer day will involve re-treating healthy hemlocks around the cemetery area on mostly flat terrain\, great for those interested in a less strenuous day. \nOn HRI chemical treatment workdays\, volunteers treat hemlocks with insecticide to protect them from hemlock woolly adelgid. Every volunteer will be paired with an experienced\, licensed professional who will provide instruction and guidance. For more questions and to register\, reach out to Ayla at volunteer@savehemlocksnc.org. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-treatment-volunteer-workday-at-violet-hill-cemetery/ LOCATION:violet hill cemetery\, Hazel Mill Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0298.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T184500 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241128T185135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T140552Z UID:76270-1733893200-1733942700@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen DESCRIPTION:Winterizing Wave! \nPreparing you and your body for the Cool and Cold Weather! Winter time brings on all kinds of weather and our bodies respond to all of the types of weather! In Winter\, we tend to want to hibernate more. Do you take time out of your busy week to spend time with yourself? Do you completely hibernate or a little of both? Do you protect your body from the Cool or Cold Weather by wearing layers or do you enjoy the cold weather? Join us to explore how the body responds to Winter! 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! \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 8 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!\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-21/ LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/colby-thomas-r6TLRDY4Ll0-unsplash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241122T173810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190503Z UID:76106-1733911200-1738346400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Totem: Celebrating Family\, Spirit & Culture DESCRIPTION:UpMarket Gallery\, downtown Asheville’s newest gallery and event space\, is hosting its inaugural art show– The Totem: Celebrating Family\, Spirit & Culture. Ten Asheville artists offer unique interpretations of totems\, exploring family\, spirit\, and cultural themes. Through various mediums and styles\, these modern totems invite viewers to reflect on their connections to family and heritage.\nWe welcome you to experience this captivating show in our newly restored space. Also housed within our thoughtfully updated building is the Dog & Pony Show\, a curated collection of distinctive decor and gifts—perfect for your holiday shopping! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-totem-celebrating-family-spirit-culture/ LOCATION:UpMarket Gallery\, 68 North Market Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Totem-Show-5x7_Card_04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20240917T173638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T012300Z UID:74735-1733940000-1733945400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work DESCRIPTION:Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! \nThe Innerdance is a music-based\, meditative\, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result\, people experience an expanded sense of awareness and altered states of consciousness that support conditions for self-healing\, as old paradigms change and new ways of being emerge. \nIn this space of unlimited possibilities\, very profound and mystical things can happen. Common ‘movements’ in the Innerdance include drug-free psychedelic experiences\, past life regressions\, lucid dream-like states\, near-death experiences\, kundalini activations\, synesthesia\, non-dual awareness\, and womb/birth memories. \nBenefits may include nervous system regulation\, circadian rhythm reset\, mental clarity\, inner peace\, greater neural plasticity\, increased intuitive discernment\, emotional regulation\, improved self-esteem\, deep insight\, and enhanced sensory perception. \nLearn More on my YouTube Channel: @linda.innerdance \nMy Innerdance Experience \n \nUnexpected Things That Can Happen In The Innerdance \n \nThe Innerdance Soundscapes vs Sound Baths \n \nINVESTMENT $45\n(Advance Tickets available for purchase from The Horse Shoe Farm only) \nTo register\, please visit https://thehorseshoefarm.com/upcoming-events \nTo purchase advance tickets\, please call 828.393.3034 \nDATES: \nWednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nSeptember 4\, 18\nOctober 2\, 16\, 30\nNovember 13\, 27\nDecember 11 \nEvent will take place at The Horse Shoe Farm in The Sanctuary. When arrive at The Horse Shoe Farm\, follow signs to The Sanctuary (next to the Sunset Barn). \nFor more info\, please visit: https://www.lindafernandezhypnosis.com URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/innerdance-altered-states-of-consciousness-with-soundscapes-energy-work-6/ LOCATION:The Horse Shoe Farm\, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive\, Hendersonville\, 28791 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Innerdance.DJ_.1-8.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241118T145133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T155322Z UID:76040-1734008400-1734019200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Hemlock Hike at DuPont State Recreational Forest DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, December 12th at 1:00 pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain\, NC. The hike is about 3.5 miles total round-trip\, and is considered easy to moderate terrain. \nWe will walk along Pitch Pine Trail\, Three Lakes Trail\, and Conservation Road. Along the way\, we will traverse through one of our Hemlock Conservation Areas (HCAs). We will cover the ecological importance of hemlocks in riparian areas\, what is threatening them\, what is being done about it\, and more. \nThis HCA is very special\, as it is a site of active Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practice- it is managed using many different methods to protect our hemlocks from hemlock woolly adelgid. These methods include chemical\, biological\, and silvicultural controls. We will pass through active research plots and discuss the work that is being done to find the best way(s) to protect our hemlocks for years to come. \nPlease note that although the trail is open and clear\, some overhead hazards remain present. \nWe’ll meet at the DSRF visitors center. More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering. \nFor any questions or to register\, contact Olivia Hall at education@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend\, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Wednesday\, December 11th. Please include contact phone number\, email address\, and emergency contact when you sign up. The backup date for this hike in case of inclement weather will be Thursday\, December 19th. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hemlock-hike-at-dupont-state-recreational-forest/ LOCATION:DuPont State Recreational Forest\, 89 Buck Forest Rd\, Cedar Mountain\, NC\, 28718 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12-12_Hike_DSRF.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hemlock Restoration Initiative":MAILTO:info@savehemlocksnc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241114T180813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T171819Z UID:75933-1734026400-1734037200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:A Kilted Christmas with Eireann's Call DESCRIPTION:Join Eireann’s Call as they whisk audiences away to Celtic lands far and near to celebrate holiday traditions with passionate and stirring arrangements of seasonal music. Racing fiddle tunes\, powerful bagpipe melodies\, soaring vocals\, rocked up tribal drumming and wicked grooves combined with dancers and a dramatic narrative create a magical holiday experience. It has played to sell-out crowds for years. Come enjoy the magic of the season! \nThe event is Pay What You Can – $25\, $20\, $15\n  \nListen:\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@eireannscall3920 \nDonations are Welcome \nDina’s Taco Truck On-Site URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-kilted-christmas-with-eireanns-call/ LOCATION:Folkmoot Friendship Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, 28786 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241126T171759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T140559Z UID:76179-1734031800-1734037200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Campfireball: Humans vs. Holidays DESCRIPTION:Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse\, here come the Holidays breathing down our necks. Sure\, it starts out nice\, pretty decorations\, warm feelings\, but all that slowly starts to crumble as we stress ourselves to the brink searching for the perfect gift\, or not being able to escape our weird family\, or being reminded or our fundamental loneliness. At The Campfireball: Humans vs. Holidays at Story Parlor on December 12th you finally have a chance to fight back. In this battle for the ages\, the audience will go toe-to-toe with the ghosts of Christmases past\, present\, and future (plus all the other holidays from ‘this time of year’) in a part game-show\, part existential escape room\, part group therapy immersive storytelling experience. Mark your calendars\, the fate of humanity depends on you. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-campfireball-humans-vs-holidays/ LOCATION:Story Parlor\, 227 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CFBSPHol.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Campfireball":MAILTO:cory@campfireball.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T025146 CREATED:20241213T204702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T212917Z UID:76525-1734076800-1734109200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition | Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier\, 1979 DESCRIPTION:Bill Viola’s Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier\, 1979 on loan from Art Bridges is an immersive experience that explores the ideas of death and regeneration in nature. In a darkened room\, sounds from nature envelop the viewer\, as a placid pool of water reflects a projected image of Mount Rainier onto a screen. The water is periodically disturbed\, causing the image to dissolve and slowly recompose as the pool settles. \nImage: Bill Viola\, “Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier 1979” (1979)\, Video/sound installation. Art Bridges. Photo: Kira Perov © Bill Viola Studio URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-moving-stillness-mount-rainier-1979-2/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/artbridges_Bill-Viola-1056x704-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR