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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Watercolor From Regional Artists
DESCRIPTION:The Art League of Henderson County is excited to host the Western North Carolina Watercolor Society in featuring beautiful works from talented watercolor artists across the region. The opening reception will showcase the watercolor works\, plus a variety of 2D and 3D work from our member artists.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibit-opening-watercolor-from-regional-artists/
LOCATION:Art Place Gallery\, 730 Locust Street\, Hendersonville\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art League of Henderson County":MAILTO:publicity@artleague.net
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SUMMARY:GALLERY WALK – ABILENE SKY\, METALSMITH AND JEWELRY ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) The first Gallery Walk of the season will feature Abilene Sky\, metalsmith and jewelry artist. \nAbilene Sky (Jessie Kastner) is of Chiricahua Apache decent and a reiki healer; living a life full of magic and creativity has always been her purpose. She is a graduate of the prestigious Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia where she studied interior design\, painting\, and photography. She began her self-taught metalsmith journey in 2018 to help her grieve her father’s passing. Using copper\, sterling silver\, and brass\, she creates pieces inspired by the Native Spirit. As a featured artist for Cowboys & Indians Magazine\, her rustic style is unique\, and her pieces have sold all over the world. Each one-of-a-kind piece is intuitively created with her healing hands out of love and gratitude.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gallery-walk-abilene-sky-metalsmith-and-jewelry-artist/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
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SUMMARY:Turtle Island Pottery Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:This is a retrospective celebrating and spanning 55 years of ceramic work by Maggie Jones of Turtle Island Pottery in Old Fort\, NC. This exhibition is brought to you in partnership with NANU Gallery (78E Catawba Ave) and Arrowhead Artisans’ League and Studios (77 Catawba Ave)\, curated by Katie McWeeney and Molly Morningglory. \nExhibition dates: May 1 – June 6\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: May 1\, 4 – 7 pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/turtle-island-pottery-retrospective/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
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SUMMARY:Buncombe County Law Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The principles of the rule of law\, including independent courts\, judicial authority\, due process\, and equal protection\, are foundational to our system of justice. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary\, the Buncombe County Bar is proud to sponsor Law Day on May 1\, 2026.  Please join us at noon on Pack Square’s main stage for a nonpartisan\, apolitical event celebrating the rule of law\, including speakers and a voluntary retaking of our oath to uphold the Constitution.  \nFor more information\, please contact P.J. Roth at proth@mrglawfirm.com or 828.281.2100\, or Niki Foster at nikifosterlaw@gmail.com or (828) 407-6588.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/buncombe-county-law-day-2026/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T163000
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SUMMARY:Creation Care Alliance 2026 Symposium: “Building Resilience: Congregations in a Climate-Changed World”
DESCRIPTION:Creation Care Alliance WNC Presents \nSymposium 2026 \n“Building Resilience: Congregations in a Climate-Changed World” \nFriday\, May 1 – Saturday\, May 2 at Montreat Conference Center \nHurricane Helene gave the people of WNC a common experience of the unpredictable and devastating effects of climate change\, even on places once considered “climate havens.” In its aftermath\, faith communities were among the most effective first responders\, quickly transforming into food and resource storage and distribution centers\, communication hubs\, and gathering places for neighbors helping each other through unimaginable times. \nThis spring\, Creation Care Alliance of WNC will gather people of faith from 28 counties across WNC for Symposium 2026 at Montreat Conference Center and explore how communities of faith have been changed by their response to these challenges and how the work of disaster recovery and climate resilience-building in their communities has re-energized their ministry and elevated their value in the wider community.The goal for Symposium 2026 is for participants to return home with ideas\, connections\, and activities that strengthen your creation care ministry and encourage partnering with other climate-connected communities of faith. \nDay 1 of this two-day conference will stand on its own as a collection of creation care rituals and activities for participants to bring back to try in their home congregations and communities including an Awe/Wonder Walks\, a Reclaim-the-River Ritual\, and an interfaith Earth Sunday Vigil full of ideas for future Earth Sunday services. Lunch on your own in Black Mountain or at Montreat’s Huckleberry Cafe on Lake Susan. \nDay 2 features workshops on topics including:  \nConsidering Going Solar?\nPlanting a Pollinator\, Butterfly\, or Vegetable Garden on Your Campus\nCongregational Disaster Preparedness and Resilience-Building\nClimate Justice Advocacy – Rev. Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, Eco-Justice Connection of the NC Council of Churches\nGreen Burials – Author and Professor Mallory McDuff of Warren Wilson College\nCreation-Caring Congregations present their most effective programs and answer questions about their effectiveness and implementation.\nPanel discussion featuring staff from various regional denominational offices for disaster recovery and resilience discussing how the work is evolving and impacting congregational life and ministry.\nCCA WNC \nWith natural disasters increasing in frequency\, faith communities are attending more to the natural world and to finding our true place within it. As a union of climate connected congregations\, MountainTrue’s Creation Care Alliance is working to strengthen and expand its network of Covenant Partner Congregations\, helping them become lifelines of resilience\, compassion\, and mutual aid in the face of future climate challenges. \nTicketing information:\n*Please note that Friday registration does NOT include lunch (lunch will be on your own. You can check out the Huckleberry Cafe at Montreat\, visit on of the tasty restaurants in Black Mountain\, or bring your lunch from home.)\n*Saturday registration DOES include lunch at the Galax Dining Room of Montreat’s Assembly Inn\n*You can register for just one day\, or both!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creation-care-alliance-2026-symposium-building-resilience-congregations-in-a-climate-changed-world/
LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium\, 303 Lookout Rd.\, Montreat\, 28757
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SUMMARY:AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Prana Mela - 3 Days of Music\, Community\, and Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Prana Mela\, a three-day gathering devoted to music\, wellness\, and community at AyurPrana Listening Room. \nExperience live music\, yoga\, meditation\, healing arts\, and nourishing food in an intimate setting designed for connection and renewal. \nThroughout the weekend\, we’ll host three ticketed evening concerts:  \nFriday\, May 1st\, Simrit Acoustic Ensemble – 6PM\nFriday\, May 1st\, Simrit Full Band Performance – 8PM\n    ** SIMRIT will perform two events on May 1st: an Acoustic Ensemble Performance and an evening show. Please note each ticket before you purchase\, to ensure you’re purchasing the event you wish to attend **\nSunday\, May 2nd\, GurGanesha Band with Paloma Devi\, 7PM \nThe weekend culminates with a Sunday Community Kirtan at noon\, inviting everyone to come together in shared song and meditation. \nTickets and Event Information can be found at  ayurpranalisteningroom.com/prana-mela-yoga-live-music \nIn addition to the music\, Prana Mela will feature:\n– A nourishing vegetarian based food pop-up from Chef Sean at SoHum Mountain Healing Resort\n– Mini-Spa Pop up from So Hum Mountain Healing Resort\n– Wellness Mocktails and refreshments\n– Yoga classes including Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson and Chris Rosser\n– Meditation sessions\n– Conscious Film Sessions\n– Healing arts offerings \nWhether you join for a concert\, a class\, or the entire weekend\, Prana Mela is an invitation to slow down\, reconnect\, and celebrate. Aside from the ticketed concerts and spa treatments\, the remaining programming will operate as pay-what-you-can. Full schedule coming soon.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ayurprana-listening-room-presents-prana-mela-3-days-of-music-community-and-yoga/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="AyurPrana":MAILTO:david@liveayurprana.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Asheville Rockestra: Celebrating 1976
DESCRIPTION:It’s been 50 years since 1976\, a year of music that celebrated huge records from Stevie Wonder\, David Bowie\, Queen\, ABBA\, The Ramones\, Heart\, and so many more. Each year for their annual benefit concert\, Sound Effects\, Asheville Music School selects a musical focus. For 2026\, students and teachers alike have spent months studying and rehearsing some of the greatest hits of 1976. They’ve created a huge band – the Asheville Rockestra\, made up of dozens of students\, and a few teachers\, to celebrate (and perform live) the 50th anniversary of that classic year.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-rockestra-celebrating-1976/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Music School":MAILTO:downtownams@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
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SUMMARY:Tryon Little Theater's "Steel Magnolias"
DESCRIPTION:Theater production
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tryon-little-theaters-steel-magnolias/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:Antidote Comedy featuring Zlata Cass
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Zlata Cass on the rooftop at Antidote! \nZlata Cass moved to the US when she was 3 years old\, where she immediately began working on her tight five. Since 2016\, she has performed across the Carolinas & Southeast. Her jokes are a tongue in cheek twist on her own personal experiences\, and she enjoys bringing the audience along with her for the ride. \nages 21+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/antidote-comedy-featuring-zlata-cass/
LOCATION:antidote\, 151 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 27106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
DESCRIPTION:Grey Eagle Events and our Brewery of the Month\, Hi-Wire\, are hosting NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!\nThursday April 30th 6pm-9pm\nThis is a FREE event! \nWe take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer\, Music\, & Bingo!\nBring your charged cell phone\, listed to music\, mark off squares until you get a bingo\, win prizes!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/now-thats-what-i-call-music-bingo/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260417T205755Z
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SUMMARY:Dwelling In Color
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 30th at the Open Hearts Art Center gallery (217 Coxe Ave) for our next showcase\, “Dwelling In Color.” \nOur artists and staff have been hard at work in the studio creating a vibrant collection of one-of-a-kind\, handmade pieces\, all centered around the theme of “home” and what it means to truly dwell. This special exhibit will feature earrings\, ceramic lamps\, vases\, cards\, handpainted furniture\, and original artwork\, each piece crafted with care and creativity. \nWhether you’re looking for something meaningful for your space or the perfect\, heartfelt Mother’s Day gift\, this is a beautiful opportunity to support local artists and take home something truly unique. \nLearn more about Open Hearts Art Center by visiting www.openheartsartcenter.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dwelling-in-color/
LOCATION:Open Hearts Art Center\, 217 Coxe Ave #4006\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open Hearts Art Center":MAILTO:info@openheartsartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T233000
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SUMMARY:Boogarins w/ DOOM GONG + Silver Doors
DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES\nSTANDING ROOM ONLY \nBOOGARINS\nFormed in 2013 by Fernando de Almeida Filho (vocals and guitar)\, Benke Ferraz (guitar)\, Raphael Vaz (bass and keyboards)\, and Ynaiã Benthroldo (drums)\, Brazilian psychedelic rock band Boogarins announces a commemorative tour celebrating the ten-year anniversary of “Manual\, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos.” With concerts in Brazil and the United States\, the band also announces future steps in this tour\, bringing the special guest Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas for the Bandshell Beach Club Festival at the Miami Beach Bandshell\, who is also collaborating with Boogarins on a new single set for release early this year. \nNominated for a Latin Grammy Award in the category of Best Portuguese-Language Rock Album\, “Manual\, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos” is the band’s second studio album\, released in October 30th of 2015\, by Other Music/Fat Possum. The record confirmed to both audiences and critics that Boogarins were more than just a promise\, consolidating them as one of the most important Brazilian rock bands of their generation. \nRecorded in the coastal city of Gijón\, in northern Spain\, “Manual” was made during a one-month break in the middle of the band’s first international tour—which included over 100 shows across cities in the United States\, Europe\, and Brazil. Unlike their debut album\, recorded at home with a more lo-fi aesthetic\, the songs on “Manual” were born and developed on the road\, during live performances\, and were captured in a fully analog studio. The recording process preserved the energy of four young musicians living the dream of traveling the world and making a living from music\, while simultaneously developing a new language for Brazilian psychedelic rock. \nDOOM GONG\nFormed in 2022 in Louisville\, Kentucky by 7 music school nerds\, DOOM GONG has made a name for themselves internationally with their own home-baked genre\, Denim Psych – a hodgepodge of psychedelic rock\, jazz fusion\, prog rock\, bedroom pop\, lo-fi\, contemporary classical music\, as well as blood\, sweat\, and a lot of denim. \nSILVER DOORS\nFormed in 2022\, The Silver Doors is a psychedelic rock band from Asheville\, NC. Channeling through the lens of the Appalachian mountains\, they tap into shoegaze\, blues\, psych\, and krautrock\, all with electric violin as the center point. They released their debut album in 2024 that was recorded\, mixed\, and mastered at Drop of Sun Studios with Alex Farrar and Lawson Alderson. Since then\, they have shared the stage with regional and touring bands\, hit the road with their own tour up the east coast\, and begun honing a new collection of sounds and songs all the while.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/boogarins-w-doom-gong-silver-doors/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
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SUMMARY:Free Screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story"
DESCRIPTION:“A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story” is a new documentary about George Masa\, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research\, including previously unknown letters\, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free screening includes an opportunity to hear from Emmy-winning Asheville-based filmmaker Paul Bonesteel.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-screening-of-a-life-reimagined-the-george-masa-story-3/
LOCATION:FINE ARTS THEATRE\, 34 BILTMORE AVE\,\, ASHEVILLE \, NC \, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bonesteel Films":MAILTO:amy@bonesteelfilms.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T184500
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260322T213815Z
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:BEGINNING\, MIDDLE AND END!\nBeginnings are always exciting!  Beginnings to a new relationship always brings on perkiness.  Beginnings of becoming a parent for the first time.  Beginnings to a new job may bring on nervousness.  Enter training that enhances your personal growth is helpful.\nMiddle: you are comfortable in what you are doing at the moment and trying to figure out what the next steps maybe.  There is a sense of stability and organization. On the hand\, in the middle things can happen such as heartbreak\, unstableness or things can be really stressful and topsy-turvy.\nEnd; all things must come to an end.  Our retirement from work. An ending of a relationship\, loss of parents\, and loss of an animal.  Take notice of how you end things in your life.  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 9 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and Body! \nDance movement timeline:\nDoors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.\n5 PM: Warm-up\, Meditative stretching and dancing.\n5:45 PM: Doors Close\, Opening circle\nDemonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness.  Welcoming walking meditation\n6:00 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms\n6:45 PM:Share\,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-54/
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:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Activism - Trusting the Dark–Finding Faith When the Path is Unclear
DESCRIPTION:Learn to find faith when the path is unclear and navigate the unknown as a fertile ground for new beginnings \nHow can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief\, anger\, and hope in times of division? \nJoin Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love. Together\, we will inquire into how our inner patterns—both conscious and unconscious—mirror and sustain the collective systems we seek to change. \nWhat We Will Explore \nWe will weave together the wisdom of the Pathwork Lectures\, sacred texts\, body work\, and personal sharing to cultivate: \n• Systemic Awareness: Seeing how we personally and collectively “collude with the system.” \n• Emotional Resilience: Learning to stay engaged without burning out. \n• Love-Based Action: Tools to act from clarity rather than reactivity or despair. \n• Community: A supportive space of like-minded souls. \nThis Month: Trusting the Dark \nIn this session\, we embrace the mystery of the unknown. We will explore how to find faith when the path ahead is unclear\, and the old maps no longer serve us. \nTogether\, we will practice navigating the darkness not as a void\, but as the fertile soil of creation—learning to trust the cycles of rest and gestation that are essential to true transformation.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sacred-activism-trusting-the-dark-finding-faith-when-the-path-is-unclear/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cibele Salviatto":MAILTO:csalviatto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T213000
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SUMMARY:Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown
DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES EVENT: 6PM-9:30PM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all evening! Country Swing & Two-Steppers are welcome to join as they’ll be opportunities to strut your stuff. This is your weekday opportunity to dance your heart out with super-friendly dancers & instructors. If you want to get a heads up on the dances beforehand\, check instagram @bluecountrylinedance for Beginner Boot Camp classes at @UphoraDance and other opportunities to learn & practice line dancing in WNC
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-country-line-dances-giddy-up-hoedown/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260305T153113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T104648Z
UID:89593-1777230000-1777240800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Double Feature Puppet Show: Phantasmagoria and Unraveling Puppet Pants & Shadow Girls Cult
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful\, mind-bending\, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA\, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants\, and UNRAVELING\, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult. \n‍ \nClowns\, monsters\, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing to odd\, set to an original score. Specializing in marionette making and manipulation\, Puppet Pants delivers a wordless performance\, fading into the background while in full view of the audience. Somewhat circusy\, a little edgy\, and with a closing message about believing in yourself\, PHANTASMAGORIA will definitely intrigue and delight you! \n‍ \nInfused with elements of sci-fi\, film noir\, classic horror\, and surrealism\, UNRAVELING explores the inexplicable moments in time when we\, and the world around us\, seem to come apart. A series of shadow vignettes takes the audience on a journey through yearning\, curiosity\, and wonder\, moving through fractured identity and grief\, and ending with a dream sequence. Shadow Girls Cult uses a mind-bending blend of light techniques\, old-school overhead projectors\, shadow masks\, and hundreds of intricate and layered shadow puppets to create an animated film-like experience. UNRAVELING touches on the echo of a question: is the world (and by extension\, are we) destined to always\, always come apart at the seams? \n‍ \nRecommended for adults and teens ages 16+\nShadow puppetry and marionettes\nLength: 2 hours with an intermission\nLanguage: English\nFrom Seattle and Atlanta! \n‍ \nUNRAVELING\nCreated and Performed by Shadow Girls Cult\nMusic by Kin of The Moon\, Bad Angels\, Orion\nSound design by Zane Exactly\n“Birdwatching” — based on poem by Franny Choi\n“They’re Only Dreams” — text by Amy Escobar & voiceover by Cass Bray\nPuppets designed and built by Shadow Girls Cult\nOther sound design by Shadow Girls Cult \nPHANTASMAGORIA\nCreated and Performed by Puppet Pants\nMusic by Puppet Pants \nCreation of this production was supported in part by The Henson Foundation. \n‍\nAbout the Artists \nFounded in Atlanta in 2024\, Puppet Pants is committed to providing top quality marionette entertainment for audiences of all ages\, and has performed at the New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival\, Puppeteers of America 2024 South East Festival\, DragonCON\, Asheville and Atlanta Fringe\, as well as music festivals\, private events and independent tours of the United States. \nShadow Girls Cult is an award-winning queer shadow puppetry and projections duo based out of Seattle\, WA. Using overhead projectors\, adapted camera irises\, 2-D shadow puppets\, human silhouettes\, and other analog technology\, they create puppet magic for audiences all over the U.S. Their full-length shadow show UNRAVELING was awarded the 2025 Henson Foundation Workshop Grant & 4Culture’s 2025 Project Grant\, and was recently voted “Most Surprising Performance” & “Fan Favorite” at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Festival. In 2025\, SGC also made their debut at The Center for Puppetry Arts\, and were teaching artists in residency at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta\, and the Bright Ideas Project in Vermont. \n‍
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/double-feature-puppet-show-phantasmagoria-and-unraveling-puppet-pants-shadow-girls-cult/
LOCATION:sly grog\, 271 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260417T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133326Z
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SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Abe Reid
DESCRIPTION:Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville\, Reid began playing guitar at a young age\, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions.\nHis musical education came directly from the source. As a young player\, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark\, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music. \nIn the 1990s\, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician\, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina’s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags\, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds. \nReid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—becoming the first solo performer to win the competition. \nToday\, Abe Reid continues to perform\, teach\, and share the music of the American South\, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-abe-reid/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260328T234623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T000727Z
UID:90860-1777219200-1777226400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Ordinary Elephant | Sundays by the River
DESCRIPTION:Mesmering folk duo Ordinary Elephant play an intimate Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River in Olivette. BYOB\, BYOC (chair) – Kids are free! \nFolk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour thats earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017\, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album\, Before I Go\, and two years later\, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest\, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.” \nThe band’s new stripped-down\, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet\, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless\, rooted in rich\, character-driven storytelling\, and the performances are similarly transportive\, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo\, guitar\, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty\, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance\, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest\, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment\, of patience and gratitude\, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ordinary-elephant-sundays-by-the-river/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Pavilion\, 1069 Olivette Rd\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260403T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T145610Z
UID:91009-1777210200-1777221000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Scrabble
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle\, or Boggle\, or Words with Friends\, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment\, so just stroll in and let’s play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It’s fine to drop by\, be late\, leave early\, but soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN\, SC\, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words\, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekly-sunday-scrabble-11/
LOCATION:Stephens Lee Recreation Center\, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Shanks":MAILTO:marthashanks2@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260415T213008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T133317Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Vaudeville Brunch
DESCRIPTION:– AGES 18+\n– SEATED SHOW \nAsheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy\, juggling\, magic\, burlesque\, acrobatics\, aerial arts\, short plays\, puppetry\, sideshow\, music\, and more!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-vaudeville-brunch/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260407T071446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T123148Z
UID:91136-1777150800-1777158000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Hot & Horny Comedy: MTV Spring Break Edition
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase \nCelebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? \nJokes\, stories and more about dating\, love\, lust and everything else. Singles\, couples\, throuples and all are welcome! Pop off that top and hop in the pool because we are getting silly \nages 21+\nDoors at 8:30pm\, Show at 9pm\nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hot-horny-comedy-mtv-spring-break-edition/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260409T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T185428Z
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SUMMARY:The Fruit of Hibernation: Spring Exhibition + Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Bottinelli Fine Art invites the public to The Fruit of Hibernation\, a spring exhibition and artist reception on Saturday\, April 25th from 5:30–8:00 PM.\nThis exhibition marks a re-hang of the gallery\, featuring new work developed over the winter by the gallery’s five resident working artists\, alongside a curated selection from three satellite artists.\nDuring a season of quiet studio time\, the artists have worked passionately and quietly. They are excited to share with you what came through over the winter months. See the results of sustained focus\, processing\, and time spent in hibernation.\nThe exhibition also introduces two new satellite artists\, Serkan Orhon and James Griffin\, expanding the gallery’s evolving roster and bringing new perspectives into the space.\nGuests are invited to meet the artists\, enjoy the inspired new work and take something home!\nLight bites and wine will be served.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-fruit-of-hibernation-spring-exhibition-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Bottinelli Fine Art\, 146 Roberts Street #106\, Asheville\, NC\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra Bottinelli":MAILTO:info@bottinellifineart.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260311T155211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T215655Z
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SUMMARY:{Re}HAPPENING 14
DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) has hosted the {Re}HAPPENING inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1\, an unscripted performance at Black Mountain College considered by many to be the first Happening. The annual {Re}HAPPENING brings together dozens of contemporary artists whose work responds to and extends the legacy of Black Mountain College visionaries such as John Cage\, David Tudor\, Merce Cunningham\, Anni Albers\, M.C. Richards\, Ruth Asawa\, Buckminster Fuller\, Josef Albers\, and Robert Rauschenberg. \nThe 2026 {Re}HAPPENING will celebrate the event’s 14th anniversary. This year’s boundary-pushing projects will engage visitors deeply with the living legacy of Black Mountain College. From installations to participatory workshops\, the 2026 program is defined by radical experiments in movement\, sound\, and collective presence. \nThe {Re}HAPPENING is a one-day event at the historic campus of Black Mountain College\, 20 minutes from Asheville. It is part art event\, part fundraiser\, and part community instigator\, providing a platform for contemporary artists to share their responses to the vital legacy of Black Mountain College by activating the buildings and grounds of the BMC campus with installations\, new media\, music\, and performance projects. \nGeneral admission brings in hundreds of visitors annually. In addition to providing a forum for regional artists and an accessible\, immersive\, educational experience for attendees\, every year the event is a community collaboration between local businesses and arts organizations. \nAbout Black Mountain College:\nFounded in 1933\, Black Mountain College was one of the leading experimental liberal arts schools in America until its closure in 1957. After the Bauhaus in Germany closed due to mounting antagonism from the Nazi Party\, Josef and Anni Albers readily accepted an offer to join the Black Mountain College faculty. During their 16-year tenure in North Carolina\, the Alberses helped model the college’s interdisciplinary curriculum on that of the Bauhaus\, attracting an unmatched roster of teachers and students including R. Buckminster Fuller\, Elaine and Willem de Kooning\, John Cage\, Merce Cunningham\, Mary Caroline (M.C.) Richards\, Ruth Asawa\, and Robert Rauschenberg. \nThe Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) was founded in 1993 to preserve the history of Black Mountain College as a forerunner in progressive interdisciplinary education and to celebrate its extraordinary impact on modern and contemporary art\, dance\, theater\, music\, and performance. \nThe Museum is committed to educating the public about the history of Black Mountain College and promoting awareness of its extensive legacy through exhibitions\, publications\, lectures\, films\, seminars\, and oral histories. Through our permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, publications\, and research archive\, we provide access to historical materials related to the College and its influence on the field. \nBMCM+AC provides a forum for multifaceted programming in a dynamic environment in downtown Asheville\, North Carolina. Our goal is to provide a gathering point for people from a variety of backgrounds to interact – integrating art\, ideas\, and discourse. \nGeneral Information:\n{Re}HAPPENING 14 will take place April 25th\, 2026 from 3-10pm\nTICKETS:\n$30 Advance Adult Admission (ends at noon on 4/24)\n$37 Regular Adult Admission\n$15 for Youth 10-17 + Students w/ID\n(Children under 10 free with ticket-holding adult)\nPARKING:\n$15 – Parking Pass\nThe $15 parking pass charge covers one vehicle to park on-site at the grounds. We highly encourage visitors to carpool whenever possible. Parking on the grounds is limited.\nPurchase tickets online at https://www.blackmountaincollege.org/rehappening
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rehappening-14/
LOCATION:Camp Rockmont – Lake Eden\, 375 Lake Eden Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711
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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:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260210T150131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T122941Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Farmstead Schools 10 year Celebration and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate a decade of outdoor learning and help us plant the seeds for the next 10 years! Your sponsorship supports campus improvements\, outdoor classrooms\, family gear access\, and hands-on learning materials—all while keeping tuition focused on paying our dedicated educators.  We will have kid activities\, vendors\, food and beverages\, a silent auction\, Farmstead merchandise and have our 25 acre campus open for exploration and play! \nThanks to generous community members and business leaders like YOU\, Asheville Farmstead School has been able to sustain and grow for the past ten years—through natural disasters\, a pandemic\, and the ongoing work of building out our campus. Because of your support\, children in our community have been able to spend their earliest years immersed in nature\, sparking curiosity\, building resilience\, and learning in ways that will last a lifetime. \nBut here’s the challenge: as a nonprofit\, our revenue comes almost entirely from tuition. We are committed to keeping tuition rates affordable for families while also paying our educators fairly as a progressive employer. At the same time\, we are responsible for managing 25 acres of land and maintaining an outdoor learning campus that fosters exploration and play. This balance makes it difficult to provide the additional support that makes our programs thrive.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-farmstead-schools-10-year-celebration-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Asheville Farmstead School\, 218 Morgan Cove Road\, Candler\, 28715
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Farmstead School":MAILTO:lauren
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260323T164843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T104741Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Ross Farm Spring Fling Plant Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Festival of the season!!! Local craft fair\, HIGHLAND Cows and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!⬇️\nRoss Farm and Appalachian Standard’s 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Festival is happening Saturday\, April 25th\, 12-4 p.m! ⬇️\nHere’s what’s in store…\n🌸22 greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of plants for every gardening enthusiast\n🌸An impressive selection of mixed patio planters\, hanging baskets\, perennials\, indoor houseplants\, shrubs\, plant starts\, & more\n🌸The festival features much more than just plants!\n🌸 Highland Cows\n🌸 Delicious food options from\n🌸Craft fair featuring local artisan jewelry\, home goods\, & more\n🌸Kid-friendly activities\n🌸Appalachian Standard will have their hemp/CBD products available\n🚗With attendance typically reaching 600-900 visitors\, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help with parking availability.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-ross-farm-spring-fling-plant-festival/
LOCATION:Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse)\, 91 Holbrook Road\, Candler\, 28715
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Farm":MAILTO:heather@ross.farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260411T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T185545Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Workshop: Make It Real
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to your environment\, letting spacework inform your emotions\, choices\, and point of view. Just as you build connection with your scene partners\, you’ll learn to build a dynamic relationship with the world you’re creating\, using spacework not as a separate skill\, but as a tool that elevates and supports every aspect of your improv. \nWorkshop dates & times: \nSaturday\, April 25th | 12 – 3 pm \nTaught by Nora Tramm\, local Asheville improviser and performer with Saturday Manitee\, Brown Tramm Experiment\, 5 HOEs\, Men’s Warehouse\, What’s in the Box?\, and Adesto Theatre. \nThis workshop will operate on a sliding scale. Select the price that works for your budget\, or get in touch with our team via email if you would like a free or discounted spot. (Email us: hello@joyrideimprov.com)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/improv-workshop-make-it-real/
LOCATION:Be Be Theatre\, 20 Commerce Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joyride Improv":MAILTO:hello@joyrideimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260325T155637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182847Z
UID:90800-1777114800-1777132800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:FiberFestival
DESCRIPTION:FiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market \nJoin Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival\, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event brings together fiber farmers and artists to showcase the full lifecycle of fiber — from pasture to finished product. \nBrowse handmade goods from local vendors\, enjoy live demonstrations\, music\, and delicious food\, and take part in a special Earth Day-inspired activity — all set on the beautiful grounds of Hickory Nut Gap Farm. A bar featuring local alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will also be available. \n📅 Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n📍 Hickory Nut Gap Farm | 57 Sugar Hollow Road\, Fairview\, NC \nFamily-friendly and open to the public.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fiberfestival/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd\, Fairview\, 28730
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044437
CREATED:20260325T084914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T104731Z
UID:90791-1777111200-1777222800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Weaverville Art Safari
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026.  Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work\, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 72 artists at 35 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year!  Visit our Website for more information and our  tour map :  \nAbout the Safari
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weaverville-art-safari-2/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044439
CREATED:20260312T162253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112420Z
UID:89901-1777111200-1777129200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:"FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS" EDGAR DEGAS PASTEL ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ
DESCRIPTION:Spend a creative day exploring pastel techniques inspired by Edgar Degas with artist Anne Strutz\, PSA\, IAPS-MC. We will begin with a brief look at Degas’ life and works\, learning about key Impressionist techniques such as capturing light\, movement\, and expressive color\, and his use of composition in his paintings. You will then use Degas work as inspiration to create a painting in the pastel medium\, learning about the beautiful diversity of the pastel medium\, how to make marks\, blend\, and layer. If you are new to pastel or looking to loosen up your style\, you will find something to learn in their class!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/from-the-minds-of-the-masters-edgar-degas-pastel-one-day-workshop-with-anne-strutz/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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