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SUMMARY:ASCI 2024 Robert Burns Night Supper
DESCRIPTION:After an over 40 year career of weekly Celtic roots music radio broadcast including NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock\, Asheville Sister Cities is excited that Fiona Ritchie will be traveling from Scotland to join us in-person to celebrate Burns Night and the bard of Scotland’s 266th birthday. \nProceeds raised from sponsorships and our 2025 Burns Night Fundraiser charity auction & raffle will be contributed toward regional hurricane disaster relief. Proceeds from ticket sales will be contributed toward the Thistle and Shamrock CD archive project at UNCA. \nEntertainment includes piper Alex Stewart\, fiddler Andrew Finn Magill\, and dancers from the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance. \nBurns Night Seminar will be co-hosted by Fiona Ritchie during cash bar reception with complimentary warm Scottish appetizers. \nOptional Whisky Tasting will be hosted by Highland Brewing’s Oscar Wong. \nEvent includes a full traditional Burns Night ceremony\, three course dinner with selection of main course\, and wee drams of single-male Scotch Whisky to toast the haggis.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asci-2024-robert-burns-night-supper/
LOCATION:The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore\, 115 Hendersonville Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Sister Cities":MAILTO:ashevillesistercities@gmail.org
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SUMMARY:Comedy for Comedians\, supporting our friends in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Comedians \nAsheville has received so much love from our friends in Los Angeles as we recover from Hurricane Helene. It’s time to return the favor.\nComedy for Comedians brings all your favorite local comedians together to tell jokes and raise money for comedians in Los Angles who have lost everything \nWe are partnering with Stand Up for Standup\, a non-profit run by Don’t Tell Comedy to support comedians in need.\nhttps://standupforstandup.org/ \nShow: 6 PM\nTickets: $15.00\nPREMIUM SEATING: $20.00\nAges 18+\nSEATED SHOW
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-for-comedians-supporting-our-friends-in-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton
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.  \nHeadliner Greg Morton\nAt age 16\, Greg Morton got first job at a local department store\, as a P.A. announcer. That same voice that grabbed the attention of shoppers\, recently wowed judges\, on the season 14 premier of America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel said\, “I can’t believe there isn’t a banner with your name on it in Vegas\,” and called him a one-man variety show! \nAfter 35 years of entertaining audiences worldwide\, opening for Celine Dion\, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandross at Radio City Music Hall – appearing on Just for Laughs\, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend\, Comic’s Unleashed\, and his own Dry Bar Comedy Special\, he’s here to perform for you tonight. \nLadies and gentlemen\, Greg Morton! \nOpener Kenny Mock\nMeet Kenny Mock\, a comedic virtuoso who brilliantly illuminates stages worldwide with his vibrant performances. \nKenny Mock’s root extend to a family of 11 siblings\, a testament to his innate ability to standout and create a lasting impression. His comedy draws inspiration from relatable life experiences\, ensuring that his humor resonates deeply with diverse audiences. \nKenny Mock recently achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching victory at the renowned World Series of Comedy. This prestigious win underscores his comedic brilliance and his unparalleled capacity to captivate global audiences. \nKenny Mock transcends the title of a comedian; he embodies a comedic powerhouse. His ability to connect with audiences\, secure top honors\, and leave an enduring impression is a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to his craft. When you seek laughter that is both high-octane and universally engaging\, Kenny Mock is the comedian of choice.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-comedy-zone-greg-morton-2/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!\nA fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 7:45\, show at 8:15pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/secret-saturday-late-nite-comedy-showcase-5/
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:20250126T180000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 26th at 6:00 PM\, Eulogy at Burial Beer Company (10 Buxton Avenue in Asheville’s South Slope) will host the Fifteenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading. This yearly event\, a celebration of Asheville’s queer literary women has included local and regional writers of varying ages\, identities\, races and abilities. \nAdmission to the event is by donation\, with a $5-10 suggested donation (more if you can\, less if you can’t). Doors will open at 5:30 PM.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/15th-annual-queer-girls-literary-reading/
LOCATION:Eulogy at Burial Beer Company\, 10 Buxton Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmission
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 partnering with Tranzmission! \nCome laugh and learn and support your neighbors. \nTranzmission was founded in Asheville\, NC on April 2nd\, 2001. We quickly discovered that amazing things can happen when people come together! Our membership includes non binary\, genderqueer and gender fluid folks as well as trans women\, trans men and our family\, friends\, and allies. Over the years our membership continues to change and evolve\, and we continue to celebrate and nourish the incredible diversity within our community. \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-tranzmission/
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:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T200000
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Post-Helene: Lessons from a Flood Disaster in West Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this new monthly webinar series focused on recovery\, re-thinking\, and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  On Wednesday\, January 29th\, we will hear from Dr. Jamie Shinn of SUNY ESF who has been exploring and supporting responses to a significant flood disaster that took place in West Virginia in 2016.  This region shares features similar to our own\, and Jamie will share important insights and lessons that can help us rethink recovery and rebuilding in Western North Carolina with an emphasis on community resilience.  Chris Joyell\, Director of the Healthy Communities program and the Appalachian Design Center with MountainTrue\, will provide an overview of their wide-ranging efforts to engage local communities (including Swannanoa) in recovery\, resilience\, and rebuilding through a coordinated planning and engagement process.  This promises to be an illuminating conversation\, and we invite you to join us.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rethinking-disaster-recovery-and-rebuilding-post-helene-lessons-from-a-flood-disaster-in-west-virginia/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
DESCRIPTION:Standup Comedy Pageant Finale\nWednesday January 29\, 2025.\n7p-9p\, doors at 6:30p\nThe Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement\, Pulp Lounge\, 103 Hilliard Ave\, Downtown Asheville\nTickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) \nHosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!  \nCocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!\nFree snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!  \nParticipants are WINNERS  of three standup contests 9/05\, 12 & 19. Pageant Winner gets title and $200 cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot!\nFree snacks and outside food allowed.\n9/5 winner Zandra Johnson\n9/12 winners tied Roman Fraden & Jordan Julius\n9/19 winner Jason Reel\nPlus mystery wild card contestant!\nThis show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games. Audience votes thru ballot.  \nMore info contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com\nTickets: https://theorangepeel.net/event/standup-comedy-pageant/pulp/asheville-north-carolina/\nFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECfza5TKK/\nIG: @SliceofLifeComedy
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-standup-comedy-pageant-finale/
LOCATION:PULP Under The Orange Peel\, 103 Hilliard Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Ryan Cox at LaZoom
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have local favorite Ryan Cox! \nRyan Cox is about to record his first comedy special with DryBar Comedy!! \nRyan’s relaxed delivery weaves twisted storytelling with crafted punchlines and unique observations on our ever-changing world. Ryan has performed over 1\,000 stand-up sets over the past decade\, from Comedy Key West to Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. He’s worked with Reggie Watts\, Sean Patton and Jessimae Peluso. Ryan hosts Home Planet with Ryan Cox\, a podcast that explores the creative process through conversations with comedians\, musicians and artists from all walks of life. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30\, show at 7pm \nTickets $12 advance\, $15 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-ryan-cox-at-lazoom/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christie Lenée & Crys Matthews at The Grey Eagle
DESCRIPTION:Two of today’s best guitarists/singer-songwriters join forces for a night of music in Asheville! \nChristie Lenée is an award-winning singer\, songwriter\, and fingerstyle guitarist known for her unique style that blends folk-pop\, jazz\, blues\, and classical music.  A Tampa native and North Carolina resident\, Lenée took First Place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017\, was voted Acoustic Guitarist of the Year by England’s MusicRadar in 2019\, and was named Named “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” by Guitar World in 2020 \nCrys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality.” She was one of ten finalists (from a pool of 5\,000) in the NewSong Music Competition and\, after performing at Lincoln Center\, was named grand-prize winner. Matthews also won the People Music Network Social Justice Songs contest at the 2017 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/christie-lenee-crys-matthews-at-the-grey-eagle-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
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SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Aaron Naylor
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor! \nAaron Naylor is a Chicago-based comedian from Kansas City. In 2013\, he performed at his first open mic at Laff’s Comedy Caffe after moving to Tucson\, AZ for some reason. \nShortly after\, he moved back to Kansas City and won the 2014 Local Comic Standing competition. He quickly became a Midwest favorite\, placing 2nd in the 2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival\, winning the 2017 Funniest Person in Wichita\, and was featured on season 8 of Comcast’s Trial by Laughter. \nAaron has performed at some of the best comedy festivals in the country\, including San Francisco Sketchfest\, Limestone\, Asheville\, and 10\,000 Laughs. He has also shared the stage with comedians like Todd Barry\, Sam Tallent\, and Ron Funches. His comedy has been featured on Comcast\, Comedy Juice\, and the whole entire internet. \nIn 2021\, Aaron was named the Funniest Person in Kansas City by KC Magazine\, while also co-founding the Fountain City Comedy Festival. In 2023\, he released a book called “Things I Wrote” to acclaim\, he thinks\, and shot his first comedy special “Born Illiterate” with Four by Three Productions. He tours across the country regularly\, so if you’ve got some hugs\, please give him some. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-aaron-naylor/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Ritu Tirthani
DESCRIPTION:Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester\, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester’s own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Ritu Tirhani from Nashville!!! \nRitu is a Nashville based comedian. Her accomplishments include one failed marriage with a goal of failing at a few more. She was a Resident Host at Zanies\, She has traveled all over the US and recently performed at the legendary Apollo club in NY. You can watch her on HBO max this fall. \nages 18+ \nShow is free with a suggested donation of $12
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/crisp-comedy-live-in-leicester-featuring-ritu-tirthani/
LOCATION:Noble Cidery and Taproom\, 356 New Leicester Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T160000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Fiber and Textiles Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Art League is proud to present “The Art of Fiber and Textiles\,” an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit and enduring traditions of these versatile mediums. The Art League has invited artists from Local Cloth to participate in this special exhibit giving our community an opportunity to view a wide variety of material and design. The Art League was fortunate to escape significant damage from Hurricane Helene\, but Local Cloth was almost completely destroyed by flood waters and debris\, which knocked out their front door and windows and rose inside the walls to more than 10 feet. \n    The exhibit will run from February 1\, 2025 to February 21\, 2025 at The Art Place gallery\, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of ancient traditions and contemporary artistry.  An opening reception will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists on February 1\, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. \n    The exhibition aims to highlight works rooted in traditional fiber materials\, structures\, processes\, and history\, while also celebrating pieces that push the boundaries of fiber art by exploring unexpected relationships with other creative disciplines. From felted sculptures to intricate embroidery and multimedia assemblages\, “Material Wealth” presents fiber art as a dynamic and evolving creative expression. \n    The exhibit is open to the following including derivations and combinations of materials:\nFelting: A process that compresses fibers into dense\, durable fabrics or sculptures.\nQuilting: Layering and stitching fabrics to create intricate patterns and textures.\nWeaving: Crafting textiles by interlacing threads in structured patterns.\nEmbroidery: Ornamental stitching that adds detail and narrative to fabrics.\nLace Making: Creating delicate patterns by looping and twisting threads.\nPaper-making: Transforming fibrous materials into handcrafted sheets.\nMixed Media Assemblages: Integrating fiber with other materials for multidimensional works.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-fiber-and-textiles-exhibition/
LOCATION:2021 Asheville Highway  Hendersonville\, NC 28791\, 2021 Asheville Highway\, Hendersonville\, 28791
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art League of Henderson County":MAILTO:publicity@artleague.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T170000
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SUMMARY:What's Shaking? Music presents: Cabin Fever Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Mountain grooves for cool kids of all ages (but especially our pre-K friends and their grown ups)! What’s Shaking? Music presents a Cabin Fever Concert Series with fun music\, lots of drums and shakers to play along\, poems\, a dance party\, and more! Sunday\, February 2. Event: 2-5pm. Concert: 3-4pm. FREE!! \nOur friend Chef Bailey will be serving up delicious food (with kid-friendly options)\, and of course The Mule at Devil’s Foot has all sorts of tasty beverages.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/whats-shaking-music-presents-cabin-fever-concert-series/
LOCATION:The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage\, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10\, Asheville\, 28803
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T123000
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SUMMARY:Tot Time
DESCRIPTION:Take an Express Tour of our galleries\, then go on an adventure with art\, music\, or storytelling in the Museum’s interactive Art PLAYce. For children ages 0-5 years old and their families or caregivers. \nTours will meet in the Museum Atrium and begin at 11:30am. Please arrive no later than 11:25 to allow enough time to check-in. \nStrollers are welcome\, and we will have a limited number of strollers available on site for visitor usage. \nVisitors are invited to spend more time exploring Art PLAYce\, our galleries\, and Perspective Cafe after Tot Time concludes at 12:30pm.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tot-time/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T213000
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SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250119T011048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203135Z
UID:77285-1738954800-1738962000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Comedy at Catawba: Will Abeles
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country\, and this week we have Will Abeles from Nashville! \nWill Abeles is a stand-up comedian\, producer and podcaster based out of Nashville\, TN. Originally from Hagerstown\, MD\, he began his career in Boston while attending Emerson College. He moved to Nashville in January of 2021 after 8 years of honing his craft in NYC. In October of 2021\, Will was voted the third best comic in Nashville by readers of the Nashville Scene.\nIn December of 2017\, Will’s self-produced debut comedy album “Regrets of My Father” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Following the success of his album\, Will was featured in festivals all across the East Coast including the Wiz City Comedy Festival in Philadelphia\, WOOtenanny in Worcester\, the Baltimore Comedy Festival\, the Portland Maine Comedy Festival\, the Charm City Comedy Festival and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. He’s also the co-host of the My Funny Friends podcast alongside Drew Harrison. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-at-catawba-will-abeles/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Will-Abeles_20241212_183947_0000.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250123T204302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004607Z
UID:77402-1738956600-1738963800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250126T170029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T142843Z
UID:77536-1739003400-1739026800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:VOLUNTEER: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Junior League of Asheville and Habitat of Humanity to build homes and change lives! During this build volunteers will frame floors and walls\, set trusses\, raise roof ladders\, install doors and windows\, paint\, stucco and landscape. No experience is necessary\, just come prepared to work hard and have fun!  \nPartners\, family and friends are welcome. This event is open to JLA members and those interested in becoming a member. Bring a bag lunch. Water is provided as well as all tools and safety equipment.\nWear work and weather appropriate clothes\, we suggest you bring a hat and gloves.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/volunteer-habitat-for-humanity-with-the-junior-league-of-asheville/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="The Junior League of Asheville":MAILTO:juniorleagueofasheville@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250121T145854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004914Z
UID:77339-1739016000-1739026800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Adult Studio: Making Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the art of mosaics with instructor Linda Guarin. In this two-day workshop you will learn various techniques for cutting\, shaping\, and arranging mosaics to achieve different visual effects. Guided step by step through the whole process\, and regardless of your experience\, by the end of this course\, you will have the fundamentals of making a mosaic\, as well as a beautiful piece. The workshop includes a guided tour of the Museum’s permanent collection for an opportunity to discuss creative concepts and find inspiration from the works on view in the galleries. \nThe Asheville Art Museum offers two BIPOC scholarships for the Adult Studio. Please visit the Adult Studio: Making Mosaics webpage to apply.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/adult-studio-making-mosaics/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mosaics_workshop.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250119T011220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203142Z
UID:77288-1739039400-1739044800@thelaurelofasheville.com
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-16/
LOCATION:Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins\, 9 Midnight Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dont-tell-Instagram-Post_20250110_214512_0000.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T233000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250122T015438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004924Z
UID:77377-1739041200-1739057400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy
DESCRIPTION:Bike Love ’25 @ Eulogy \nWhether you ride or just love a great party\, Bike Love ’25 is where music\, community\, and high-energy vibes come together. Bring your crew\, hit the dance floor\, and celebrate the joy of movement—on and off the bike!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bike-love-25-eulogy/
LOCATION:Eulogy at Burial Beer Company\, 10 Buxton Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville on Bikes":MAILTO:tickets@ashevilleonbikes.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250106T000817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T020944Z
UID:77021-1739043000-1739052000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico: CARMEN.maquia
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey through time and emotion as we commemorate 150 years of Carmen in a spellbinding dance performance inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso. Choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s quintessential work breathes new life into Bizet’s timeless tale\, infusing it with raw passion and visceral energy. Join us as the narrative of Carmen leaps off the stage and into your soul\, amplified through Ballet Hispánico’s mesmerizing movement and evocative choreography.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ballet-hispanico-carmen-maquia/
LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ballet_Hispanico_54_Photo-by-Paula-Lobo-for-Online-Calendars.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Schaefer Center Presents...":MAILTO:theschaefercenter@appstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250111T161759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T224757Z
UID:77117-1739109600-1739120400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Love Your Library Chocolate Cake Contest
DESCRIPTION:Show off your chocolate cake baking skills this February!\nEnter the Friends of the Enka-Candler Library\nLove Your Library Chocolate Cake Contest\non Sun. Feb. 9th 2025\nBring your cakes at 2pm to Griff’s Kitchen & Bar\nat 1390 Sand Hill Rd. in Candler\n$5 to enter a cake.\n~We’re giving prizes to 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd places~\nAll are invited!\nPublic sampling at 4pm for $10/head\nQuestions? Email EnkaLibraryFOL@gmail.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/love-your-library-chocolate-cake-contest/
LOCATION:NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FOL-Chocolate-Cake-Contest-Graphic-2025.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250123T204343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004932Z
UID:77405-1739113200-1739120400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-3/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250123T204449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004938Z
UID:77408-1739199600-1739206800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Director: Victoria Lamberth \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\, 5 minutes\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice\, racism\, and bigotry. \nA progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiance home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Blindsided by their daughter’s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future\, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family–especially in 1967. But they’re surprised to find they aren’t the only ones concerned about the match\, and it’s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons’ idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight\, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. \nThe cast of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: \nKip Brown – Monsignor Ryan \nNatasha Charles* – Mary Prentice \nRixa Clark* – Joanna Drayton \nPamela Flasch* – Christina Drayton \nSarah Leatham – Hilary St. George \nRonnie Pepper – John Prentice\, Sr. \nDoug Sparks – Matt Drayton \nRowena Strong* – Tillie \nElijah York – Dr. John Prentice \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-4/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-1-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T184500
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250118T211901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T203148Z
UID:77278-1739379600-1739385900@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Unconditional Love!\nTo have love for yourself\, loved ones\, and for people in your community. To have compassion and love them in an authentic way.  Unconditional Love is not always easy\, because we as humans get into judging\, projecting\, blaming and just plain do not like the person\, because of how they look\, dress\, smell or have different points of view on life than you.  If we could just take a breath and see them in an authentic way and have compassion for them\, then the love will shine through! \nHomewood\, 19 Zillicoa\, Asheville\, NC\, 5:00-6:45pm\, $15-25 sliding scale\, 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 9 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath! \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!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-25/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/nick-fewings-7bRoTi_Qaa4-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250213T130707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T130707Z
UID:77881-1739383200-1739386800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Real Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theology for Faith In Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a beloved pastor and theologian whose work has blessed countless people around the world. Christians especially have cherished his practical theology\, approachable writing style\, and prophetic vision. This Epiphany chapel study will engage Bonhoeffer’s works to help us learn how to be faithful in times of political and social upheaval.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-real-dietrich-bonhoeffer-theology-for-faith-in-times-of-crisis/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Asheville\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ExploreAVL.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20250122T191214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T004945Z
UID:77387-1739386800-1739392200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
DESCRIPTION:人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength \nTake a thrilling\, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition\, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength\, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program\, which challenges the influence of artificial intelligence on art. Back by popular demand\, this troupe’s explosively percussive performances evoke “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse\, Hanover\, Germany) to prove there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yamato-the-drummers-of-japan/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/yamato_1920x1005.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T122302
CREATED:20241123T181647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T190620Z
UID:76131-1739386800-1739394000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE: Hub New Music + Yaz Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Hub New Music\, performing a dynamic program including compositions by Angélica Negrón\, Elijah Daniel Smith\, Nico Muhly\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Andrew Norman\, and a new commissioned work by Yaz Lancaster.\n—–\nHub New Music \nCalled “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe\, Hub New Music is a “prime mover of piping hot 21st century repertoire” (the Washington Post). Founded in 2013\, the “nimble quartet of winds and strings” (NPR) has commissioned dozens of new works for its distinctive ensemble of flute\, clarinet\, violin\, and cello. Hub actively collaborates with today’s most celebrated composers on projects that traverse today’s rich musical landscape. \nRecent and upcoming performances include concerts presented by the Kennedy Center\, Seattle Symphony\, Kaufman Music Center\, Suntory Hall (Tokyo)\, the Williams Center for the Arts\, Yale Schwarzman Center\, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center\, King’s Place (London)\, Soka Performing Arts Center\, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music\, and the Celebrity Series of Boston. \nTo celebrate its recent 10th anniversary\, Hub co-commissioned and premiered new works by Angélica Negrón\, Nico Muhly\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Andrew Norman\, Jessica Meyer\, and Donnacha Dennehy. Upcoming commissioning projects include substantial electroacoustic works by Christopher Cerrone and Daniel Wohl (2025); a work by Yaz Lancaster co-created with Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center (2025); and a collaborative project with composer\, vocalist\, and multi-instrumentalist Bora Yoon (2026). \nHub New Music’s recordings have garnered consistent acclaim. The group’s most recent record with Silkroad’s Kojiro Umezaki\, a distance\, intertwined\, features five works for Hub and shakuhachi\, which award-winning multimedia hub I Care if You Listen called “beautiful\, haunting music that presents a clear and authentic dialog between varied cultural paradigms and traditions.” Hub’s debut album\, Soul House\, released on New Amsterdam Records\, was called “ingenious and unequivocally gorgeous” (Boston Globe) and “intensely poignant.” (Textura) In 2022\, Hub’s album with Carlos Simon\, Requiem for the Enslaved \, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Classical Composition. \nHub is also dedicated to educating\, inspiring and guiding future generations of artists. The ensemble has been a guest at leading institutions including Princeton University\, University of Michigan\, University of Southern California\, and Indiana University. In 2021\, Hub was a  resident ensemble for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship program for high school aged composers. As part of its 10th anniversary celebration\, Hub designed a fellowship program with the Luna Lab in NYC that was awarded to Luna Lab alumna Sage Shurman. \nHub New Music is Michael Avitabile (flutes)\, Gleb Kanasevich (clarinets)\, Magnolia Rohrer (violin/viola)\, and Jesse Christeson (cello). Currently based in Detroit\, the ensemble’s name is inspired by its founding city of Boston’s reputation as a hub of  innovation. Hub New Music is exclusively represented by Unfinished Side. \n(Photo by Clay Larsen)\n——-\nYaz Lancaster \nYaz Lancaster (they/them) is an experimental artist whose practice is grounded in queer\, DIY\, and liberatory frameworks. Their work utilizes improvisatory forms\, electroacoustic composition\, sampling/collage\, and relational aesthetics. Cultivation of care & intimacy\, Marxist praxis\, and accessibility are priorities of their artistic ethos. \nYaz performs as violinist\, vocalist\, electronic musician & steel pannist in a variety of genres and settings. They’ve had the opportunity to perform at Lincoln Center\, The Shed\, MoMA\, National Sawdust\, Public Records\, Roulette Intermedium\, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival\, MASS MoCA and The Poetry Project – as well as iconic DIY spaces like Trans Pecos & Nublu. Their debut album AmethYst released in April 2023 on people | places | records (PPR). Currently\, Yaz performs solo sets with violin/voice + extended techniques & electronics that comprise improvisations\, songs\, and composed music; and with their ambient/noise duo project medium. with gg200bpm (aka gg). \nThey’ve worked with artists including Andrew Noseworthy\, Andy Akiho\, BAKUDI SCREAM\, ContaQt\, Dorothy Carlos\, Leilehua Lanzilotti\, Lisel\, JACK Quartet\, Jacolby Satterwhite\, Massa Nera\, Miss Grit\, Nyokabi Kariuki\, and Wadada Leo Smith. Yaz has been commissioned by A Far Cry\, Beth Morrison Projects\, Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center (with Hub New Music)\, Brooklyn Youth Chorus\, Castle of our Skins\, the Minnesota Philharmonic; and Opera Philadelphia – for which they created PAPER TIGER (2023) with filmmaker Sean Pecknold. Recent projects include scoring + music directing Asia Stewart’s evening-length Fabric Softener at The Shed\, a chamber work for International Contemporary Ensemble (2025)\, and collaboration(s) + offerings with PTP Vision collective. \nYaz is currently a label manager of PPR & a freelance music/arts writer. They hold degrees in violin & poetry from NYU. They enjoy powerlifting\, poetics of horror\, digital (sub)cultures\, QTPOC-led raves\, and being an Aquarius stellium. Yaz lives in Lenapehoking (Harlem\, NYC) with their little dog Nori.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/performance-hub-new-music-yaz-lancaster/
LOCATION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center\, 120 College Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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