The Laurel of Asheville

The Feast of St. John: Celebrating Henderson County
2024-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, 28731
FLAT ROCK, N.C. Once again The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness celebrates its patron saint with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. In 2021, the historic church extended the festivities outside the parish to the broader community and since then continues the tradition.
The fourth annual celebration will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, located behind Little Rainbow Row at 2724 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. The rain location is set for the Parish Hall of St. John in the Wilderness at 1905 Greenville Highway.
All are welcome to join the festivities at the family-friendly celebration featuring food, fellowship and live music with the return of North Carolina’s Chatham Rabbits. Music begins at 6pm but guests should arrive early to get their food order in and find a seat. Yard games will be offered for children. Barbecue and other family-favorite foods and beverages will be available for purchase at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. Seating at the picturesque outdoor courtyard is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring portable chairs.
Proceeds from the Feast will benefit the Community Food Pantry in Edneyville. Admission is free but donations are encouraged from attendees. Chatham Rabbits and St. John in the Wilderness are teaming up to match donations up to $2,000.
“The Feast of St. John has become a wonderful way to celebrate Flat Rock and the surrounding community each year. Our parishioners, like many of you, feel incredibly fortunate to live in this beautiful place,” said Reverend Josh Stephens, Rector. “We also are fortunate to have each other as neighbors and friends so we hope you will join us to celebrate our many blessings. This year, we are especially pleased that monetary donations at the concert will benefit the Edneyville Community Food Pantry, which is an amazing organization serving hundreds of food insecure people in Henderson County each month.”
The Feast of St. John is made possible by the Endowment of St. John in the Wilderness and the generosity of its parishioners. For more information, visit www.stjohnflatrock.org or call 828-693-9783.

Comedy at Catawba: Tom Luciano
2024-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Tom Luciano from NYC!
Tom Luciano, a native New Yorker, has quickly become a fixture in the comedy scene both locally and internationally. In New York City, Tom performs regularly at iconic venues such as Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and The Comic Strip. His observational wit, absurdist humor, and storytelling prowess have garnered him features at prestigious comedy competitions such as the San Diego Festival. His comedy, which focuses on the absurdity of day-to-day life, has also taken him to venues across the United States, and all over the globe, cementing his reputation as a relatable and hilarious commentator on the human experience. Through his podcast, “Funny Thing About That…”, Tom continues to explore the intersection of comedy, business and corporate America.
Renowned for his comedic acting roles, including Keith in “The Rest of Your Life” on Amazon Prime, and celebrated for his viral celebrity impressions (featured on BroBible), Tom’s comedic chops drive bankable laughs. His award-winning work as a comedic writer, director, and producer has seen him creating unforgettable sketches and animated short films for an array of Fortune 100 companies. Tom recently returned from a run of shows in Asia – he is actively recovering from eating his entire body weight in dumplings.
featuring Juan Nicolón
ages 18+
Doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm
Tickets $15

Standup Comedy of Zo Myers!
2024-07-01 20:00 - 21:30 | The Bier Garden, 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Come join us for a night of laughter with the hilarious Zo Myers at The Bier Garden! Get ready to be entertained by Zo’s unique brand of humor and witty jokes. This in person event promises to be a night full of fun and laughter that you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends and head over to The Bier Garden for a memorable evening of standup comedy! Featuring Cayla Clarke & Jordan Julius. Get food, drinks and laughs! Largest beer selection in Asheville! Doors open at 7p so come get your spot early! Tickets $12/$15 at door

The Fourth of July at The Omni Grove Park Inn
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-06 | The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Celebrate Independence Day with us at The Omni Grove Park Inn, where grandeur meets festivity. Witness the night sky come alive with two breathtaking fireworks displays, enjoy live music in our iconic Great Hall and by the outdoor pool, and dive into family-friendly activities like movie screenings, bingo, and glitter tattoos. Our beloved mascot, Major Bear, will make a special appearance, spreading cheer and creating magical moments. From morning till night, there’s always something happening, ensuring a perfect blend of relaxation and celebration.
Experience double the thrill this Independence Day with our Stars & Stripes Package. Relish in viewing two mesmerizing firework shows, with exclusive viewing, and indulge in an Evening Picnic on July 4th with live music and activities for all ages. Join us for a patriotic weekend filled with fun, music, and memories. We look forward to celebrating with you!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Family Movie Screening │Laurel │1 PM – 3 PM
Live Music │Great Hall │3 PM -6 PM
Balloon Twister │Great Hall │4 PM -6 PM
Omni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │TBD │ 9 PM -10 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Family Bingo │Skyline │1 PM -3 PM
Live Music with Alex Taub │ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM
Glitter Tattoos │ Great Hall │3 PM -5 PM
Stars & Stripes Evening Picnic │TBD │7 PM – 10 PM
City of Asheville Fireworks │9:30 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Craft │Outdoor Pool│2 PM – 3 PM
Family Movie Screening │Laurel │3 PM -5 PM
Live Music with Jamar Woods│ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM
Omni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │TBD │ 9 PM -10 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Live Music with Jeff Thompson │Outdoor Pool │1 PM -3 PM
Family Bingo │Skyline │3 PM -4 PM

Gingerbread in July at The Omni Grove Park Inn
2024-07-03 13:00 - 2024-07-27 20:00 | The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Join us at The Omni Grove Park Inn for Gingerbread in July and create unforgettable summer memories with a holiday twist. Ignite the holiday spirit early as children write their wishes to Santa Claus, gather the family for delightful games of bingo, delight in special appearances by Major Bear and the Gingerbread Man and enjoy live music.
Sweeten your summer with a celebration of “Gingerbread in July” at the home of the largest National Gingerbread House Competition with our Gingerbread in July package! Bake your spirits brighter with classic gingerbread cookies, a sweet treat to cool you down, and 15% off accommodations.
CHEERFUL ACTIVITIES:
All Month: Letters to Santa Claus at the Concierge Desk in the Great Hall.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Family Movie Screening │Laurel │1 PM – 3 PM
Live Music │Great Hall │3 PM -6 PM
Balloon Twister │Great Hall │4 PM -6 PM
Omni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │ 9:30 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Family Bingo │Skyline │1 PM -3 PM
Live Music with Alex Taub │ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM
Glitter Tattoos │ Great Hall │3 PM -5 PM
Stars & Stripes Evening Picnic │TBD │7 PM – 10 PM
City of Asheville Fireworks │9:30 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Craft │Outdoor Pool│2 PM – 3 PM
Family Movie Screening │Laurel │3 PM -5 PM
Live Music with Jamar Woods│ Great Hall │ 3 PM -6 PM
Omni Grove Park Inn’s Fireworks │ 9:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Live Music with Jeff Thompson │Outdoor Pool │1 PM -3 PM
Family Bingo │Skyline │3 PM -4 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Family Bingo │Skyline│2 PM -3 PM
Fireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Live Music with Jeff Thompson │Outdoor Pool│1 PM -3 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Fireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Live Music with Aaron LaFalce│Outdoor Pool │1 PM – 3 PM
Family Bingo │Skyline│4 PM -5 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Gingerbread Cookies│Front Porch │3 PM – 5 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Live Music with Aaron LaFalce│Outdoor Pool │1 PM – 3 PM
Family Bingo │Skyline│4 PM -5 PM
Fireside S’mores │Outdoor Firepit │7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Book your stay now and be part of this enchanting celebration, where summer fun and holiday magic come together in perfect harmony.

Blowin' Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR
2024-07-03 21:00 - 23:00 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio
DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new DELUXO vape inspired hard seltzer and we are celebrating with a vape inspired comedy show on the patio.
A group of the best local and regional comics will be telling jokes and vaping on stage! The audience is welcome to vape throughout the outdoor show
featuring: Julia Macias, Christian Lee and many more!
ages 21+
Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm
Tickets $15

Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago!
Clark Jones has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and his standup has appeared on HBO’s “Crashing”, “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” on Starz, and the “2 Dope Queens” podcast. While in New York he has hosted the lauded Comedy at the Knitting Factory, been named one of Brooklyn’s 50 funniest people, and performed in sketches for Comedy Central and Amanda Seales’ popular Get Your Life web series. Clark was also a recurring character on FOX NFL Sunday’s pregame show and recorded stand-up on season 9 of Comedy Central’s “Feature” series.
His debut album “First of All” reached the top spot in its week’s release and is streaming on all networks and he recently wrote on season 1 of “Run the World” on the Starz network.
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm show at 7pm
Tickets $18, premium seating $24

Air Conditioning: Cool Comedy Showcase at Catawba
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!!
A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing’s award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! Especially when you add in some ice cold air conditioning
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

SCYTHIAN at The Grey Eagle
2024-07-05 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, 28801
Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a resonance that led The Washington Post to state: “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.”
For over 12 years they have found success as an independent band and have played over 1,300 shows all over the united states, Europe, Canada and as far aways as Australia. See them live in Asheville’s longest-running music venue.

Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones (late show)
2024-07-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago!
Clark Jones has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and his standup has appeared on HBO’s “Crashing”, “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” on Starz, and the “2 Dope Queens” podcast. While in New York he has hosted the lauded Comedy at the Knitting Factory, been named one of Brooklyn’s 50 funniest people, and performed in sketches for Comedy Central and Amanda Seales’ popular Get Your Life web series. Clark was also a recurring character on FOX NFL Sunday’s pregame show and recorded stand-up on season 9 of Comedy Central’s “Feature” series.
His debut album “First of All” reached the top spot in its week’s release and is streaming on all networks and he recently wrote on season 1 of “Run the World” on the Starz network.
ages 18+
Early show doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Late show doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $18, premium seating $24

Roll of the Dice Comedy at Catawba
2024-07-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show!
Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One minute laughs to 20min sets, anything can happen!!!
Hosted by Christian Lee
ages 18+
doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $15

Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
2024-07-06 09:00 - 2024-08-31 10:00 | The Radical, 95 Roberts Street, Ashville, 28801
Rise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.

The Big Crafty
2024-07-06 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801
The Big Crafty is back at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, noon-6 p.m. Saturday is $10 at the box office, Sunday is Community Day — free for everyone.  Join us for an inspiring weekend with 180+ of the most wonderful artists, makers, & crafters around!
We can’t wait to see you again inside our city’s beloved civic event space Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville on July 6 and 7 (and again on December 7 and 8)! Last year’s move inside was a hugely welcome respite from the heat of the season, and we’re excited to once again cool our bodies while warming our hearts with our creative community and the fruits of our their brilliant labor.

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge
2024-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge!
Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry.
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Flimflams and Shenanigans Comedy at New Origin
2024-07-06 21:00 - 22:30 | New Origin Brewing, 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing.
Hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at New Origin and no two shows are the same! The show is free but donations are highly encouraged.
Featuring Derek Boskovich, Ryan Cox and more!
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Comedy at Catawba: Scott Eason
2024-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Scott Eason!!
Scott Eason is a comedian (you probably figured that out) from Huntsville, Alabama (you might not have known that) and he knows what you’re thinking…and to answer your question he has no idea why he doesn’t have a southern accent. You might have heard him on SiriusXM and the Comedy Central Roast Battle Podcast. He co-hosts a critically acclaimed podcast called “Going All The Way”, available on all major platforms, which is rad as hell.
He’s a regular at clubs across the southeast, including Zanies Nashville, The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, Stand Up Live Huntsville and places you’ve never heard of before. Scott’s performed damn near everywhere: clubs, bars, basements, corporate events and comedy festivals all over the country, such as the Altercation Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Flyover Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest and many more.
He’s also a member of the Beastie Goys, a nationally touring Beastie Boys tribute band. Where does he find the time?!?
Featuring TBA
ages 18+
doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

XP League Asheville - Esports Summer Camp!
2024-07-08 08:00 - 16:30 | XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE, 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN, 28704
XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so much more.
This event happens on the following Dates:
Jul 8, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jul 8, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jul 9, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jul 9, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jul 10, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jul 10, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jul 11, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jul 11, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jul 12, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jul 12, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT

VIRTUAL BOOK TALK: Fritz Horstman – Interacting with Color
2024-07-09 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
BOOK TALK: Fritz Horstman – Interacting with Color
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 1pm EST
Streaming to Vimeo + Facebook
BMCM+AC presents a virtual book talk with Fritz Horstman, education director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, exploring his new publication Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments.
About the Book:
The essence of Josef Albers’s Interaction of Color in a format that engages learners of all ages and levels and encourages a hands-on approach
Interaction of Color is often presented as an overarching theory of color, but it is actually a method of learning how to better see and understand color—many of the color exercises illustrated in Interaction of Color were devised by Albers’s students: cutting and pasting, looking, pondering, and learning. This workbook companion is a teaching tool designed to enable readers to engage in the kinds of tactile creativity and exploration that characterized Albers’s own classroom.
Focusing on eight of the most important lessons in Interaction of Color, this book invites readers to learn by doing, using only simple materials. Core instructions for each exercise are enhanced by additional tips, references to Albers’s original text and illustrations, and stories about how Albers presented the ideas in class. The book and exercises are sufficiently nuanced to challenge and inspire seasoned artists, designers, and educators while also being readily accessible to younger readers and less-experienced practitioners.
Fritz Horstman is a curator, educator, and artist based in Bethany, Connecticut where he is Education Director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. He has curated exhibitions in Italy, Ireland, Croatia, Norway, and the United States, including Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper, which is currently on view at the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX. He has lectured and given workshops at Yale University, Harvard University, l’École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Lebanese American University in Beirut, The Royal Academy of Art in London, and many other institutions. Recent exhibitions of his sculptures, installations, prints and drawings have been shown across Europe and the US, with upcoming solo shows at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut; Municipal Bonds in San Francisco; and Planthouse Gallery in Manhattan.

Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (July, NC)
2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | trailside brewing co, 873 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville, 28739
Are you ready to rock the networking scene in Hendersonville? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Trailside Brewing Co.
Hosted by Jeff Patterson, this event is all about building meaningful relationships with people who get things done in Hendersonville. Our events are open to everyone to make meaningful connections, known for their friendly and engaging atmosphere, and we guarantee that you’ll feel welcome from the moment you arrive.
Don’t pass up the chance to network with the appropriate people, become part of the Hendersonville community, and create long-lasting connections that will further your career. Join our Facebook Group: Hendersonville Networking powered by Rockstar Connect
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All attendees are welcome, either living in or visiting the Greater Hendersonville, North Carolina area: Asheville, NC, Fletcher, NC, Mills River, NC, Laurel Park, NC, Flat Rock, NC, Etowah, NC, Horse Shoe, NC, Arden, NC, Biltmore Forest, NC, Mountain Home, NC, East Flat Rock, NC, Hendersonville, NC, Fairview, NC, Brevard, NC, Pisgah Forest, NC, Black Mountain, NC, Montreat, NC, Weaverville, NC, Woodfin, NC, Swannanoa, NC, Canton, NC, Clyde, NC, Waynesville, NC, Lake Lure, NC, Chimney Rock, NC, Tryon, NC, Columbus, NC, Saluda, NC, Rosman, NC, Marshall, NC.
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Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
2024-07-10 08:00 - 2024-09-30 23:30
Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23. There is no fee to apply.
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work, to collaborate across genres and to bring new and innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Our continual goal is to curate experiences that expand the minds and hearts of our audiences and to be inclusive of artists who work within a myriad of genres, styles, and forms to create truly unique and original pieces in our community.
We accept live performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length, plus installations and films. We’re open to other types of performance as well – let’s talk! Depending on its length, your piece may be grouped with another show, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe. RAFs are free and open to the public, and artists receive a stipend for their performance, rather than relying on door sales.
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is a juried festival.
We carefully review each and every submission. Applicants must show their work (or fully present their concept) at a short virtual or in-person adjudication session in October or November. You will be notified of your acceptance status in November or December.

MountainTrue Presents Brainy Brews: French Broad River Edition in Asheville, NC
2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Have you ever wondered if the French Broad River is safe to play in? Join MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper, Hartwell Carson, to learn more about the state of the French Broad River and MountainTrue’s current initiatives to improve the health of our River, and how you can help.
Our friends at The Rad Brewing Company have generously donated their space for this event. Seating is first come, first serve so come early to grab your seat and refreshments. If you’re thirsty, a percentage of proceeds from the “Stream of Conscience” beer will benefit the work of MountainTrue (while supplies last).
**Popcorn is available at the brewery but guests are welcome to bring in their own snacks and food.
While you are not required to RSVP, it will help us to have a headcount for the event.

Artists in Residence Open Studio and Panel Discussion
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Center for Craft, 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
This summer Artists in Residence Justin Archer, Nava Lubelski, c marquez, and Luis A. Sahagun have transformed the Center for Craft’s Ideation Lab into a place for creating, researching, and exploring craft. On July 11th at 5:30pm you are invited to see what they have been up to!

FILM SCREENING: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Join us for a screening of Deep Listening, a new documentary film project on the life and work of American icon Pauline Oliveros.
Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016) composer, performer, humanitarian, was an important pioneer in American Music. Acclaimed internationally, for six decades she explored sound-forging new ground for herself and others. Through improvisation, electronic music, ritual, teaching and meditation she created a body of work with such a breadth of vision that it profoundly effects those who experience it and eludes many who try to write about it.
Oliveros was honored with many awards, including four honorary doctorates, grants and concerts internationally. Whether performing at the John F. Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, in an underground Cistern, or in the studios of a West German radio station, Oliveros’ commitment to interaction with the moment was unchanged. Through Deep Listening Pieces and earlier Sonic Meditations, Oliveros introduced the concept of incorporating all environmental sounds into musical performance. She spoke of this as “playing the space,” playing with whatever space she performed in as another instrument. As she said, “Listening to space changes the space, and changing the space changes listening.” In playing this way, she applied focused concentration, skilled musicianship, and strong improvisational skills, all of which were hallmarks of her performances.
She built a loyal following through her extensive teaching, concerts, recordings, publications, and musical compositions that she wrote for soloists and ensembles in music, dance, theater, and inter-arts companies. She also provided leadership within the music community by acting in an advisory capacity for organizations such as The National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council for the Arts, and many private foundations. She served as Distinguished Research Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Darius Milhaud Composer in Residence at Mills College.
Oliveros was vocal about representing the needs of individual artists, about the need for diversity and experimentation in the arts and promoting cooperation and good will among people. She founded the Deep Listening Institute, formerly Pauline Oliveros Foundation, and now Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
“Deep Listening is listening in every possible way to everything possible to hear no matter what you are doing. Such intense listening includes the sounds of daily life, of nature, or one’s own thoughts as well as musical sounds. Deep Listening represents a heightened state of awareness and connects to all that there is. As a composer I make my music through Deep Listening.”
– Pauline Oliveros

Suzie Brown + Scot Sax
2024-07-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Suzie Brown and Scot Sax return to the Citizen Vinyl stage on July 11. 7 p.m. show, 6 p.m. doors. $18 in advance / $22 at the door.
A 1970s-inspired folk-pop songwriter, Suzie Brown has chased her unique muse for a decade, making modern-day roots music that nods to the soul singers, heartland rockers, and blues artists who came before her. Gluing the sound together is the unforced voice and honest, autobiographical songwriting of a Renaissance woman who’s not only an acclaimed musician, but also a part-time cardiologist and full-time mother.
Scot Sax’s multifaceted career started with a bang when his song “I Walked” became a radio hit with his band Wanderlust (RCA) in ’95. It was the No. 1 most requested song on rock stations across the country. That year ended with Wanderlust opening for The Who. After signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music in Los Angeles, Sax went on to write and perform “I Am The Summertime” for the film American Pie (awarded a Gold Record) and form indie-darlings FEEL (Curb Records). In 2005, he was a co-writer of the Grammy-winning Faith Hill/Tim McGraw duet “Like We Never Loved At All.” Upon hearing Sax’s song “What Gets In The Way,” Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and T-Bone Burnett asked him and singer Sharon Little to be their opening act for their Raising Sand Tour in 2007. Sax worked with Don Was in 2009 on Little’s second album. From there, Sax went on to dive into another passion of his: film. He released the documentary Platinum Rush, starring Lisa Loeb and Oliver Wood, created videos for Lucinda Williams’ Car Wheels On A Gravel Road 20th Anniversary Tour, and directed award-winning films Playback Is A Bitch and This Is Major, all the while continuing to release new music. Since 2023, Scot’s comedy and music TV show “JoinWithVideo” has been seen on CBS in Nashville and has become an East Nashville staple.

Summer RADiance - Chamber Music @ The Grey Eagle
2024-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, 28801
Celebrate the laid-back mountain lifestyle this summer with a chamber music takeover at this iconic River Arts District venue. Bring your friends, grab a drink and bites from the on-site taqueria and enjoy a liberated listening experience with works from Dvořák, Smith, Wiancko and Mendelssohn, among others.
The Jasper and Opal String Quartets collaborate on an exciting and eclectic program at The Grey Eagle, Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue located in the historic River Arts District. This program is presented by the Asheville Chamber Music Series in collaboration with the Chamber Music Society of the Carolinas.

LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Dwight Simmons
2024-07-11 20:30 - 21:30 | LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Dwight Simmons!
Dwight’s debut comedy special, “Who’s The Master” debuted on YouTube on July of 2023. In that same year, he was selected to the 10,000 Laughs, Milwaukee, Flyover and West-End Comedy Festivals. His self-produced album “Sip and Pass” reached #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, making it his second release to do so. He was listed as Indiana’s selection for Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics in the country. Dwight’s comedy has been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL on Sirius XM and on the Bob and Tom show for which he is also a writer. He is a co-director of the Limestone Comedy Festival and the creator and host of the web series BrewTube Comedy. Be sure to check out his podcast Mat and Dwight Just might wherever music is available.
ages 18+
Doors at 8, show at 8:30pm
Tickets $15

Black Mountain Blues
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
A Mountain of Blues in a little town that rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain.
Black Mountain Blues is more than a Music Festival – we are dedicated to honoring the deeply rooted history and influence of the Blues on Americana Music and U.S history. The Blues is a testament of the human condition expressed through raw truth. These emotions expressed range from from injustice, heart-break, triumph and love. The Blues is a narrative of resilience and is the root of many popular genres of music such as R&B, Jazz, Hip hop and Rap.
The 2024 Black Mountain Blues experience is a collaborative effort between LEAF Global Art and White Horse Black Mountain – two non-profit organizations dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The Black Mountain Blues artist line-up showcases a carefully curated representation of Delta, Memphis, Chicago, Texas, Piedmont and Female Blues musicians who will take the stage across various venues in downtown Black Mountain, NC.

Factory Fridays - Factory Outlet Store Grand Re-opening
2024-07-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Diamond Brand Gear, 145 Cane Creek Industrial Park Rd, Ste 100, Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States
Diamond Brand Gear is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of their historic factory outlet store this summer!
Join us on July 12th for the launch of “Factory Fridays,” a new weekly shopping experience with a unique behind-the-scenes look into the craft gear-making process.
Every Friday afternoon from 1-5pm, guests will get the opportunity to…
SHOP exclusive deals and discounts on hand-sewn tents, bags, packs, and outdoor accessories including factory seconds, closeout inventory and overstock merchandise.
TOUR our factory and tent yard to learn about the gear manufacturing process directly from our staff and sewers, and the chance to get personalized recommendations on how to outfit your camp or glamp site.
BONUS: The first 25 guests at our July 12th event will receive a goodie bag of Diamond Brand swag and special surprises! We can’t wait to see you!

Lakisha Blount: When We See Us
2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman Street, Studio 144, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Tyger Tyger Gallery is delighted to announce its upcoming solo exhibition, When We See Us, featuring the bright, bold and vibrant artwork of local artist Lakisha Blount. Born in the historic Black community of Texana, North Carolina, Blount honors the essence of her experiences and generational stories of Black mountain life in Appalachia through her figurative oil paintings. Many of the artist’s subjects are representative of her deep sense of memory and connection to real people in her life, like the matriarchs of her family. Some works are of no particular person – instead, Blount captures her own version of Black mountain men. Narrative content is woven throughout her work, with subjects that harken moments of daily life such as Sunday Tag, depicting two little girls playing tag after church, or Fontana Rising, a vision of the significant creation and destruction of a town through a dream lens.
Dense with skins of oil paint built up to create gritty ridges and marks, the artist’s canvases speak through layers of their own history as she shape-shifts her subjects and their environments, often working deep into the night. Pointing to a work in progress featuring a portrait in silhouette during a recent studio visit with Mira Gerard, owner and director of Tyger Tyger Gallery, Blount explained: “She’s a self-portrait– for now, at least. That may change as I work on her more.” She is working within the long tradition of painters whose work is encountered as it is made, through a process that involves paying careful attention to what the painting is telling her rather than asserting directorial control.
Lakisha Blount’s work imagines, positions, memorializes, and asserts African diasporic experiences by highlighting and celebrating the voices and narratives of Black and brown individuals as they see themselves. In the artist’s own words, “I want to create a space where Black stories are not just told, but celebrated and preserved. It’s about creating visibility, fostering a sense of belonging, and ensuring that our narratives are seen and valued in the world.”
The opening reception for When We See Us will be held on the evening of July 12th, 2024 from 6-8 pm. The artist, Lakisha Blount, will be in attendance, as well as the curator of the exhibition, Tyger Tyger owner and artist Mira Gerard. Light refreshments will be served. A subsequent artist talk at the gallery will be held on Thursday, August 8th, from 6-8pm, while the exhibition is on view.
Contact or follow Tyger Tyger Gallery for more information on upcoming exhibitions and events.
