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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:A Sense of Renewal!   2025\nHappy New Year Everyone\, every New Year we have the opportunity to reset and renew aspirations\, dreams and inspirations in our bodies and lives.  We must always remain open to new agendas and possibilities that come our way! We have the beautiful movement practice of 5Rhythms in which we can Sweat Our Prayers! Join us for this investigation of discovering embodiment.  We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \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-22/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T173000
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SUMMARY:Open-Level Adult Dance at BMCA
DESCRIPTION:Start dancing in BMCA’s low-pressure environment with Open-Level Adult Dance. Each class will feature a full-body warm-up\, specific skill practice\, and a dance combination to your favorite music! Dance combinations will be worked on for two weeks in a row to ensure all of our dancers can master all of the skills and moves involved. This eclectic class will combine concepts from ballet\, jazz\, and modern dance styles\, but is designed to fit you! We encourage students to request specific songs\, styles\, or skills they want to learn. Dancers of all levels are welcome to shake a tail feather with us on Wednesdays at 5:30!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/open-level-adult-dance-at-bmca/
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:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party — A Feral Church by H. Byron Ballard
DESCRIPTION:Malaprop’s Bookstore / Café presents a book launch for A Feral Church: A Guided Journey to Find Magic\, Kinship\, and the Goddess by H. Byron Ballard. Held at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday\, January 8. Doors at 5 p.m.\, event at 6 p.m. Free with RSVP. \nAbout the book: Through a series of guided meditations that lead you from one solstice to another and back again\, H. Byron Ballard empowers you to journey into the uncharted and feral lands of your imagination\, where you will connect to the primal mother—the Goddess. Ballard shows you how to leave your domesticated world and enter a place of wild worship and joy\, a feral church unbound by dogma or liturgy. \nAbout the author: Byron Ballard is a western NC native\, teacher\, folklorist\, and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at several festivals and conferences\, including the Sacred Space Conference\, Pagan Spirit Gathering\, Starwood\, Hexfest and many others. She serves as senior priestess and co-founder of Mother Grove Goddess Temple and the Coalition of Earth Religions/CERES\, both in Asheville\, NC. She podcasts about Appalachian folkways on “Wyrd Mountain Gals.” Her essays are featured in several anthologies and she writes a regular column for SageWoman Magazine.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/book-launch-party-a-feral-church-by-h-byron-ballard/
LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe":MAILTO:cindy@malaprops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T203000
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CREATED:20241226T154617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155236Z
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SUMMARY:The Stakeout
DESCRIPTION:This fresh\, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy\, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery and actor Andrew Broaddus is “a phenomenal story told with impeccable cadence … filled with tension\, humor and empathy” (Winnipeg Free Press). \n“one of the best performances of the year” — Edmonton Journal
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-stakeout/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
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SUMMARY:FILM SCREENING: home
DESCRIPTION:HOME\, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker)\, connects the foundations of human existence — home\, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration of nature\, architecture\, story\, the moving body and film\, our story stretches between finding and losing oneself\, reflections on the places we call home\, with an emphasis on nature within human nature. \nFilmed in France and Poland\, Larsen and Schroeder\, alongside an international community of artists create connection\, impact\, and meaning through a visually rich and poetic experience of beauty and loss\, tenderness and urgency\, action and recognition.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/film-screening-home/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T100000
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SUMMARY:"Valley Talent" Student Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Valley Talent is an annual gallery exhibit that BMCA has been hosting since 2020. The organization invites eight local valley schools/programs to have their art teachers select works to be featured in at BMCA. Artists range from kindergarten to high school students. This show gives them an opportunity to showcase their talents in a real gallery setting. It also offers them a chance to sell their work and have an authentic experience participating in an opening and exhibition.  \nThis exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday\, 10:00 – 5:00 from January 10th to the 31st.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/valley-talent-student-art-exhibit/
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:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T203000
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CREATED:20241226T154914Z
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SUMMARY:The Stakeout
DESCRIPTION:This fresh\, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy\, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery and actor Andrew Broaddus is “a phenomenal story told with impeccable cadence … filled with tension\, humor and empathy” (Winnipeg Free Press). \n“one of the best performances of the year” — Edmonton Journal
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-stakeout-2/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250104T174146Z
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SUMMARY:ELEMENTS OF BMC: Fiber Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ELEMENTS OF BMC is a new series that explores the fundamental parts of creative practice at Black Mountain College\, highlighting a range of artistic mediums and techniques. The series investigates the role of these elements in shaping the college’s legacy and lasting influence on contemporary art.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore new creative forms while learning about key artworks from the BMCM+AC Permanent Collection\, demonstrating connections across time. For the first iteration of our ELEMENTS series\, join us for a weaving and fiber arts workshop with Maya Rosenbaum\, BMCM+AC Communications Coordinator. \nWeaving was one of the most popular subjects taught at Black Mountain College and held an important place at the heart of the College’s legendary art and design curriculum. The weaving program was started in 1934 by Anni Albers and lasted until the College closed in 1956. Weaving practices and ideas spread beyond the weaving program into other areas of the College\, engendering a broader “weaving literacy” amongst the community. The recent exhibition Weaving at Black Mountain College explored the profound influence of textile practices on BMC pedagogy. \nThe workshop is open to learners of all ages and experience levels. Participants will learn to weave on a small tapestry hand loom and will explore different fibers through touch. We will provide all of the necessary materials including hand looms\, yarn\, and tapestry needles. More experienced fiber enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own materials\, too. As part of the workshop\, participants can explore a pop-up exhibition of selected textile objects from the BMCM+AC Permanent Collection which tell the story of weaving at BMC. This workshop will take place in the BMCM+AC library and is free and open to the public\, no registration required.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/elements-of-bmc-fiber-workshop/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T200000
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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
DESCRIPTION:This show will be at an indoor location. \nAt this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. \nThis show will have chairs provided. \nThis show is wheelchair accessible. \n21+ show. \nSecret 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.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-west-asheville/
LOCATION:Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins\, 9 Midnight Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241226T160235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155246Z
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SUMMARY:The Stakeout
DESCRIPTION:This fresh\, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy\, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following two FBI agents on a stakeout of two FBI agents on a stakeout of them — this wild and dramatically ambitious performance by actor-playwright Martin Dockery and actor Andrew Broaddus is “a phenomenal story told with impeccable cadence … filled with tension\, humor and empathy” (Winnipeg Free Press). \n“one of the best performances of the year” — Edmonton Journal
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-stakeout-3/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T230000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241108T222331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T034942Z
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SUMMARY:NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of its 23rd anniversary\, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville\, NC\, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday\, January 11. The internationally recognized event\, previously held at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City\, has since found a home in the mountains of Western North Carolina. NewSong is proud to partner with Citizen Vinyl\, a multifaceted event space in downtown Asheville\, to present the finale showcase. \nVIP PACKAGE: Join us as a patron of the arts for a pre-concert gathering. Enjoy drinks\, hors d’oeuvres\, an exclusive meet & greet with this year’s finalists\, preferred seating for the evening and a digital recording of the night’s performances mixed by our own Gar Ragland\, Co-Founder and Director of NewSong Music and Founder and CEO of Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 5:30PM. \nGENERAL ADMISSION: General admission seating will include concert style and cafe tables as well as some bar stools. Seating is first come first serve. Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/newsong-music-performance-songwriting-competition-3/
LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizen Vinyl":MAILTO:info@citizenvinyl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241214T210252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T192953Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Being Vibrant and Wonder of it All for 2025! \nIt’s an Ah-Ha moment when you are moving! Also it is the moment when you see a beautiful rainbow in the sky after a good soaking rainfall.  When you have positive energy it radiates around you and your body and it sends messages of Love\, Joy and Peace to the World! Join us for this movement exploration. We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \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 instructional dance practice which is  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 an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms\, based on how does the body move and change through this fast paced world? \nTime: 10am-12pm\nFee: $15-25\, no one turned away\nThis movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date. \nMovement Timeline:\nWarmup: 10am-10:30am\nCircle: 10:30am-10:45am\, invitation for movement\, demo the 5Rhythms\, answer any questions that may arise\nMovement: 10:45 am- 12pm\, we will move to the Wave music and I will provide instructional exercises throughout our movement session. \nI look forward to seeing dancers on the dance floor in 2025!  Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythmsvacillating-waves-class-on-sunday-hosted-by-karen-5/
LOCATION:Asia House 828\, 119 Coxe Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20240807T215934Z
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SUMMARY:ACMS Presents Lysander Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Revel in one of chamber music’s most beloved forms\, the piano trio\, with this “incredible ensemble” known for its “passionate playing\, articulate and imaginative ideas and wide palette of colors” (The Strad). Performing a program that explores romantic and modern era compositions\, this trio lives up to its reputation for finding exciting and creative ways to connect common musical threads across cultures and times. \nPROGRAM \nRobert Schumann: Selections from Six Pieces in Canonic Form Op. 56\, arranged by Shawn Kirchner \nDmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor\, Op. 69   \nFrank Bridge: Selections from Miniatures for Piano Trio \nFelix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in C minor\, Op. 66
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/acms-presents-lysander-piano-trio/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Asheville\, 40 Church Street\, Asheville\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Chamber Music Series":MAILTO:support@ashevillechambermusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250107T020418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020908Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community \nLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.\nComedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Bounty & Soul!\nCome laugh and learn and support your neighbors. \nBounty & Soul Mission\nTogether\, we connect\, share\, and celebrate nutritious food\, education\, and community. \nBounty & Soul Vision\nCreating communities where everyone has the right and opportunity to eat well\, be nourished\, and thrive. \nBounty & Soul Manifesto\nWe believe in the power of commUNITY\nWe believe food is a human right.\nFood is love. Food is medicine. Food is justice.\no\nWe know our farmers and they know us.\nWe honor their work as sacred.\no\nKnowledge is power and communities are wise.\nCommunities have the resources to care for each other.\nTogether we create a just and equitable food and health system.\no\nEveryone has a right to abundance and to define their well-being on their own terms.\no\nWe welcome you.\nWe value you as a whole person.\nWe will greet you by name.\nWe choose love. \nDoors: 6 PM\nShow: 6:30 PM\nTickets: $15.00\nPREMIUM SEATING: $20.00\nAges 16+\nDogs Welcome\nSEATED SHOW
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-for-community-supporting-bounty-soul/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T184500
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Open and Closed in the Body!  How do you find the balance between being Open and Closed in your body and life?  Staying Open\, we allow ourselves freedom to explore whatever may manifest itself in the body and our lives.  When we are Closed there are no opportunities to learn or grow.  We must find our balance between the two.\n“The hardest thing to open is a closed mind.” Ahmed Kathrada \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-23/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241217T144603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143916Z
UID:76597-1736964000-1736971200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:R2S Volunteer Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Read 2 Succeed (R2S) is on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children\, families\, and community partners. \nJoin New Reading Tutor Training in January – Wednesday\, 1/15\, 22\, and 29\, 2025 from 6 PM – 8 PM on Zoom. *New tutors must complete all three days of training* \nDue to Helene\, students missed more than a month of school. Now\, more than ever\, they deserve the absolute best our community can give them to support their education!  \nWe are looking for dedicated volunteer reading tutors who are available to build a lasting relationship with a student for the entire school year\, meeting with them twice a week either during or after school. Our volunteers believe in all students’ innate ability to learn and grow as a reader and understand the role of community-powered literacy in Asheville and Buncombe County. \nLearn more and apply today at: https://www.r2sasheville.org/reading-tutor.html
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/r2s-volunteer-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Read 2 Succeed":MAILTO:admin@r2sasheville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241204T143224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T182049Z
UID:76376-1737014400-1737306000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Knitting & Quilting Retreat at Kanuga
DESCRIPTION:Kanuga presents it’s 20th anniversary Knitting & Quilting Retreat with master knitting instructor\, Varian Brandon. Jan. 16-19\, 2025 on Kanuga’s 1\,400 acre campus near Hendersonville\, this retreat offers guests master knitting and quilting techniques while allowing time for exploring the grounds. There will also be a Faith & Fiber meditation space for introspective discussions. In addition\, there will be conversations by the fire\, time for hiking to scenic mountain overlooks\, and visiting area yarn and quilting shops.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/knitting-quilting-retreat-at-kanuga/
LOCATION:Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center\, 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive\, Hendersonville\,\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241218T073543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143922Z
UID:76620-1737054000-1737061200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender and nonbinary comics!! \nModelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South.\nCelebrate all the aspects of queer life through laughter. You don’t have to be gay to attend the show\, you just have to be cool. \nFeaturing Josie Beers\, Julia Macias\, Christian Lee and more!! \nAges 18+\nShow at 7pm \nTickets $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-presents-avlgbtqueer-comedy-2/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241217T173649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143927Z
UID:76603-1737109800-1737115200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:An Artful Journey: Siena and the Rise of Painting
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Journey with Julianna Caro continues! After an exciting fall looking at art exhibitions on Impressionism\, the Harlem Renaissance\, John Singer Sargent\, and the Venice Biennale\, this winter we will gather to explore three new topics: Siena and the Rise of Painting\, Black Artists and Ancient Egypt\, 1876–Now\, and Leap Before You Look: A History of Black Mountain College. \nEach Artful Journey will begin with coffee\, tea\, and pastries followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian and curator Julianna Caro. We will enjoy time to connect with each other and be curious about past and present art and artists.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/an-artful-journey-siena-and-the-rise-of-painting/
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:20250117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250116T012904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T132148Z
UID:77181-1737136800-1737144000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! \nA killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing’s award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! \nOrder a South Slope Haze and $1 from each pint will go to the Autism Society of NC \nages 18+\ndoors at 5:45\, show at 6pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bottoms-up-comedy-showcase-at-catawba-brewing-3/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241226T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155300Z
UID:76803-1737144000-1737149400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Rennie Harris Puremovement
DESCRIPTION:Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at its foundations to reveal the complex narratives and artistic ingenuity at its core. One of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country\, Rennie Harris leads his company into a progressive new era of dance in “Nuttin’ But A Word\,” where individuality\, creativity and innovation reign supreme. \nCoinciding with Rennie Harris Puremovement’s Asheville performances\, Wortham Center Artist-in-Residence Otto Vazquez will host hip-hop dance classes in the performing arts complex’s Henry LaBrun Studio. Joining Harris to lead pre-show discussions on Jan. 17 and 18\, Vazquez is a prolific street dancer\, choreographer\, filmmaker and educator. This season\, he partners with the Wortham Center to offer education and community engagement programs and to present events through his production company\, Nu Paradigm. ovazquez.net \nConnect with the art and artists in classes and pre-show discussions.\nJan. 14 at 7 p.m.: Hip-hop dance pop-up class with Otto Vazquez\, Henry LaBrun Studio\, Wortham Center\nJan. 17 & 18 at 7 p.m.: Rennie Harris and Otto Vazquez lead pre-show discussions\nJan. 18 at 1 p.m.: Street Dance & Hip-Hop Master Class with Rennie Harris Puremovement company dancers\nFeb. 4–March 25 at 7 p.m.: 8-week hip-hop class with Otto Vazquez\, Henry LaBrun Studio\, Wortham Center
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rennie-harris-puremovement/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250116T013025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T132154Z
UID:77184-1737144000-1737151200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance at Catawba Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! \nRoll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One minute laughs to 20min sets\, anything can happen!!! \nHosted by Clay Jones \nages 18+\ndoors at 7:45pm\, show at 8:15pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/roll-of-the-dice-comedy-show-of-chance-at-catawba-brewing/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241213T225752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T193010Z
UID:76558-1737194400-1737198000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Yoga Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Each session features a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery and our yoga practice—then explore the Museum afterwards! \n$10 (save $5 when you register for all three sessions—use discount code YOGA at checkout)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-yoga-series-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241218T194812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T143932Z
UID:76643-1737226800-1737232200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:BMCA Instructors' Concert
DESCRIPTION:The BMCA instructors are back for another performance! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts rings in the new year with our annual Instructors Concert on Saturday\, January 18 at 7pm. BMCA is blessed to work with many wonderful professional musicians through our Junior Appalachian Musicians program and private lessons. We love to highlight their great talent with a yearly concert. You’ll experience a variety of music from several different genres as instructors perform individual and collaborative pieces. Join us in celebrating the wonderful musicianship that lives here at BMCA. Grab some friends and get your tickets now! \nA portion of the proceeds from this concert will help support the Swannanoa Community Chorus at BMCA.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bmca-instructors-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:20250118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250107T020553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020912Z
UID:77044-1737226800-1737234000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! \nThis Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy \nages 18+\ndoors at 7:30\, show at 8pm \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gluten-free-comedy-at-gingers-revenge-13/
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:20250118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241226T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155306Z
UID:76806-1737230400-1737235800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Rennie Harris Puremovement
DESCRIPTION:Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at its foundations to reveal the complex narratives and artistic ingenuity at its core. One of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country\, Rennie Harris leads his company into a progressive new era of dance in “Nuttin’ But A Word\,” where individuality\, creativity and innovation reign supreme. \nCoinciding with Rennie Harris Puremovement’s Asheville performances\, Wortham Center Artist-in-Residence Otto Vazquez will host hip-hop dance classes in the performing arts complex’s Henry LaBrun Studio. Joining Harris to lead pre-show discussions on Jan. 17 and 18\, Vazquez is a prolific street dancer\, choreographer\, filmmaker and educator. This season\, he partners with the Wortham Center to offer education and community engagement programs and to present events through his production company\, Nu Paradigm. ovazquez.net \nConnect with the art and artists in classes and pre-show discussions.\nJan. 14 at 7 p.m.: Hip-hop dance pop-up class with Otto Vazquez\, Henry LaBrun Studio\, Wortham Center\nJan. 17 & 18 at 7 p.m.: Rennie Harris and Otto Vazquez lead pre-show discussions\nJan. 18 at 1 p.m.: Street Dance & Hip-Hop Master Class with Rennie Harris Puremovement company dancers\nFeb. 4–March 25 at 7 p.m.: 8-week hip-hop class with Otto Vazquez\, Henry LaBrun Studio\, Wortham Center
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rennie-harris-puremovement-2/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241115T224255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004156Z
UID:75941-1737295200-1742745600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training
DESCRIPTION:January 19th – March26th\, 2025 | 10 Consecutive Sundays |2-4PM EST\n20 Hours Total (Live Sessions with Recordings Available) \nIn a world where anxiety\, stress\, and trauma are increasingly prevalent\, particularly in the aftermath of recent societal events\, there’s a growing need for practices that provide genuine support and healing. This Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training offers a deeply restorative journey that will give you powerful tools to heal the nervous system. \nThis training is for those who wish to deepen their self-care in 2025. \nThe training is also designed for yoga teachers\, holistic health practitioners and behavioral health professionals  seeking  to make a tangible difference in the lives of their students\, clients\, or communities. Qigong and Gentle Yoga exercises\, many which require no mat are effective\, holistic practices for stress relief\, trauma healing\, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a yoga teacher\, a wellness professional\, or someone seeking personal transformation\, this training will empower you to support those in need of genuine care and healing. \nThroughout the 20 hours of live\, interactive sessions\, you’ll learn: \n-Breathing Techniques that trigger the relaxation response\, calming the nervous system\n-Dynamic Warm-ups from Qigong and Yoga to release joint tension and increase mobility\n-Active Breathing Exercises to help release anxiety and circulate healing energy throughout the body\n-Heart Salutations\, an accessible alternative to Sun Salutations that promotes heart-opening and flexibility\n-Shaking Like a Tree\, a fun yet profound trauma-release technique to shake off stress\n-Tapping – acupuncture-style healing without needles to release blockages and calm the mind\n -Whole-Body Self-Massage and Acupressure for deep relaxation and self-care\n -Meditation Practices that support grounding\, emotional balance\, and self-compassion\n-Heart-Centered Poetry that uplifts and inspires\, bringing emotional healing to the soul \nThese practices are not only restorative for your own well-being but are designed to offer profound benefits for anyone struggling with anxiety\, stress\, or the weight of the modern world. With the current epidemic of anxiety and mental health challenges\, particularly post-election\, now is the time to integrate healing practices that nurture the nervous system and help individuals find calm and resilience. \nThis training will help you to:\n– Support nervous system healing by offering accessible techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress.\n– As a yoga teacher\, you will diversify your offerings and stand out by adding Qigong-infused Yoga® reaching an audience drawn Qigong and to a gentle and accessible approach to self-care.\n– As a holistic health practitioner or therapist\, you will have tools clients can use any time to cultivate self-compassion and deal with anxiety and blocks effectively.\n– Foster emotional resilience as you embark upon a healing journey with like minded people who share you love of holistic health.\n– Deepen your personal practice and explore the synergies between Qigong and Yoga and their role in healing the body\, mind and heart. \nDetails:\n– Dates: January 19th – March th\, 2025 (10 Sundays)\n– Time: 6-8 PM PST (Live attendance is strongly encouraged; recordings available)\n– Location: Online: Join from anywhere!   \nLed by Lynne Nicole Smith\, a trauma-informed practitioner and creator of Qigong Infused Yoga®\, this training brings together 25 years of expertise in Qigong\, Yoga\, and holistic healing. Lynne is passionate about providing accessible\, life-changing practices that help individuals manage stress\, heal trauma\, and find peace in their daily lives. She is dedicated to supporting both practitioners and their students in cultivating healing\, resilience\, and self-compassion in an ever-demanding world. \n“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi \nJoin us in 2025 for this nourishing healing journey! \nhttps://qigonginfusedyoga.com/teacher-training/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/qigong-infused-yoga-online-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Qigong Infused Yoga%E2%84%A2":MAILTO:lynnenicole@qigonginfusedyoga.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20250107T020704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020917Z
UID:77047-1737311400-1737316800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Comedy for Community supporting Riverlink
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community \nLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.\nComedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the towns we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Riverlink! \nRiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed for all. \nRiverLink accomplishes its mission by improving watershed health and climate resilience\, providing permanent public access to the river through conservation and recreation easements\, reclaiming contaminated lands for public use and enjoyment\, empowering over 1\,000 volunteers each year\, and annually educating over 4\,000 students\, as well as the public at large\, about the importance of a healthy French Broad River watershed. \nwww.riverlink.org \nDoors: 6:00 PM\nShow: 6:30 PM\nTickets: $15.00\nPREMIUM SEATING: $20.00\nAges 16+\nSEATED SHOW
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-for-community-supporting-riverlink/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241117T223722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T004229Z
UID:75979-1737486000-1737493200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Terry Roberts in conversation with Denise Kiernan
DESCRIPTION:Malaprops and Blue Ridge Public Radio present: Terry Roberts in Conversation with Denise Kiernan. The author event for Roberts’ newest novel The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Tuesday\, January 21. Doors at 6 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. FREE with RSVP. \nTerry Roberts is the author of five celebrated novels: A Short Time to Stay Here\, That Bright Land\, The Holy Ghost Speakeasy and Revival\, My Mistress’ Eyes are Raven Black\, and The Sky Club. His books have received numerous awards\, including the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award\, the James Still Award for Writing About the Appalachian South\, the Willie Morris Prize for Southern Fiction\, and the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction. Roberts is a Western North Carolina native\, as well as a lifelong teacher and educational reformer. He directs the National Paideia Center and lives in Asheville with his wife\, Lynn. \nDenise Kiernan is an author\, journalist\, producer\, and host of “CRAFT: Authors in Conversation.” Her young reader’s book\, We Gather Together: Stories of Thanksgiving from then to now\, arrived September 2023\, and is a companion title to the popular adult nonfiction book\, We Gather Together\, and children’s picture book\, Giving Thanks. Her book The Last Castle was an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. She is also the author of The Girls of Atomic City\, which is a New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, and NPR bestseller. She lives in North Carolina.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/terry-roberts-in-conversation-with-denise-kiernan-2/
LOCATION:Citizen Vinyl\, 14 O'Henry Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizen Vinyl":MAILTO:info@citizenvinyl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T184500
DTSTAMP:20260506T044405
CREATED:20241227T152554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T155311Z
UID:76819-1737565200-1737571500@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:ReShaping and ReShifting in 2025\nHow can we reShape or reShift some of our old patterns to gain some new patterns in our bodies and lives.  As we settle in into 2025\, what are some things or movement that you would like to change.  How are you stuck in your ways of movement?  Sometime things get in our way that stop us from really being free on the dance floor with our bodies!  We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth!\n“As a the caterpillar undergoes transformation within the cocoon before emerging as a butterfly: likewise\, life experiences shape character.”  Lorna Jackie \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-24/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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