BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Laurel of Asheville - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Laurel of Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260704T011006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T194227Z UID:94628-1790967600-1790978400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison \nFriday\, October 2nd\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6 PM || Show 7 PM \nJahnavi Harrison \nJahnavi Harrison is a musician\, writer\, artist and practitioner of bhakti-yoga. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England\, in a rich environment where mantra chanting and sacred art were a part of every day life. With a background in Western and Eastern classical music and dance\, she has tried to pursue a path of self realisation and service through artistic expression. \nFor nearly 20 years she has offered her voice and violin playing in the performance of original spiritual music and mantra kirtan\, in diverse venues all over the world. She aspires to create art and facilitate experiences which heal\, uplift and nourish the spirit. Now based in California; she regularly leads live gatherings\, sound bath experiences\, concerts and retreats. \nOver the years Jahnavi has collaborated regularly with artists such as Deva Premal and Miten\, Jai Uttal\, Krishna Das\, Snatam Kaur\, Gaura Vani\, and most recently\, with Willow Smith with the EP ‘Rise’ (2020). Her latest album ‘Into the Forest’ was released in 2024. \nThis show is 5+\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE. Ticket Price will increase on the day of the show. Save by buying before! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-jahnavi-harrison/ LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jahnavi-Harrison.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260720T192756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T152425Z UID:95307-1791019800-1791025200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum DESCRIPTION:Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation\, mindful walking\, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down\, settle the nervous system\, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary\, spaciousness\, and renewal. \nThe session will begin with a brief seated meditation\, followed by a walking meditation through selected exhibits. Along the way\, participants will pause with gentle mindfulness prompts designed to support personal reflection\, embodied awareness\, and a deeper connection with the artwork. Rather than offering art historical interpretation\, the experience encourages each participant to notice what arises within them through presence\, stillness\, and mindful seeing. The group will honor noble silence throughout much of the session with occasional opportunities for brief reflection and sharing. No previous meditation experience is needed. \nJoin Joshua on August 22\, October 3\, November 7\, and December 5. \nJoshua Canter is a mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of True Nature Travels and Education\, an Asheville-based organization that has offered transformative retreats and educational experiences around the world for more than 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in Contemplative Psychology and is passionate about making mindfulness accessible\, grounded\, and relevant to everyday life. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-presence-meditation-and-reflection-in-the-museum-2/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-03-31-at-1.17.55-PM-768x493-2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T124500 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260819T182623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224544Z UID:96688-1791021600-1793450700@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. \nYou will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one\, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You’ll finish the rings with a custom textured pattern and they’ll polish to a beautiful finish. \nLeave with the set of rings you made yourself! \nIncludes a Cubic Zirconia in color of your choice or gemstone upgrades may be available upon request \n$125 includes all materials \n*Ages 12 and up\, great for couples\, bridesmaids\, locals and solo makers. No experience needed! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-with-gemstone-3/ LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unnamed-62.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260312T180008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112758Z UID:90037-1791028800-1791043200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS\, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be on site to demonstrate some of her techniques and experiences in watercolor painting. \nRebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife close-ups to her intricate still life’s\, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a vibrant and flourishing way\, with all of the attention to color and detail that may sometimes be overlooked\,” she says. She has been a signature member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a member of the Southern Watercolor Society. Her work has been featured several times in national publications including Watercolor Artist and Artist Magazine. In 2002 she was featured in Watercolor Artist’s annual edition of “Ones to Watch”. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/encounters-with-creatives-rebecca-kahrs-willis-original-watercolor-artist/ LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/REBECCA-KAHRS-WILLIS-PROFILE-PIC-copy-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260716T190536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214812Z UID:95107-1791032400-1791043200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Adult Studio: Beginner Drop Spinning DESCRIPTION:Your life is filled with textiles made from various spun threads and yarn. Come deepen those connections with the fibers that are deeply woven into many aspects of our lives by trying your hand at one of the earliest ways to handspin yarn using a drop spindle. Join us for a fun\, educational and meditative day of learning the top whirl dropspindle\, and maybe some other styles as welll. We will prepare\, card and spin raw wool fleece to create yarn on a drop spindle. You may have time to try different types of fibers and even different types of spindles. You will get to take home your first handspun yarn\, as well as a drop spindle to continue exploring this new skill. \nJamie Sparks is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 30 years of experience teaching learners of all ages. She has spent more than two decades working with natural fibers\, specializing in spinning and felting\, and has taught throughout the southeastern U.S.\, including the John C. Campbell Folk School\, Tryon Arts and Crafts School\, assisting at Penland School of Crafts and numerous arts councils. Her fiber arts instruction emphasizes the transformation of raw fleece into finished pieces\, combining traditional techniques with an accessible\, hands-on approach. Jamie holds an Associates in Metalsmithing from Haywood Community College\, where she developed her skills in metalwork and design. Prior to her work in the arts\, she focused life as a herbal educator and plant biologist with a focus on the relationship between humans and plants—a passion that continues to influence her creative practice. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/adult-studio-beginner-drop-spinning/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jamie-Sparks-square-biowithspindle-web-715x810-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T193000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260731T183030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124123Z UID:95854-1791048600-1791055800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:PATIO SHOW: Hillside Ramblers DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\nHILLSIDE RAMBLERS \nThe Hillside Ramblers are a multi-generational folk trio from Asheville\, NC\, who first met as neighbors. They craft a combination of voices and instruments rooted in New England folk\, Appalachian bluegrass\, and traditional jazz. Deborah Silverstein spent decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter on the Boston folk scene\, writing and performing original songs that linger with the audience long after the show ends. Her songs engage honestly with the full spectrum of the human experience\, inviting listeners to feel the highs and lows in equal measure. Chris Cotteta delivers vocals and plays lead guitar with an energy that moves freely between country\, folk\, and jazz. He adds the same thoughtful touches to songs written a hundred years ago as to ones written yesterday. Maria Raiti plays upright bass and soulfully sings covers and originals. She also leads the prominent local bluegrass/Americana band\, Asheville Junction. Together they blend their eclectic backgrounds and styles into a sound tapestry of musical harmony and storytelling that feels all at once fascinating\, fresh\, and as familiar as your front porch. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/patio-show-hillside-ramblers/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/156047-PATIO-SHOW-Hillside-Ramblers.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260518T050200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185159Z UID:92788-1791054000-1791061200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! \nEyes 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. \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-mean-girls-edition/ LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12961.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260518T050346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185206Z UID:92791-1791054000-1791061200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Witching Hour\, Dark and Dirty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery \nWitching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. \nThis show is ages 21+ \nDoors at 9:30pm\, show at 10pm\nTickets $18 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/witching-hour-dark-and-dirty-comedy-6/ LOCATION:Eda Rhyne\, 101 Fairview Rd\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/witch-10.3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260710T233636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T132018Z UID:94862-1791054000-1791064800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes - Workshop and Concert DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes \nSaturday\, October 3rd\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nWorkshop: Doors 11:30 AM || Event 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nConcert: Doors 6:00 PM || Show 7:00 PM \nNessi Gomes \nNessi Gomes is a songwriter shaped by edges\, cultural edges\, emotional edges\, the places inside us that don’t clean up easily. Born to Madeiran parents in Guernsey\, she grew up between languages\, between islands\, between identities. Maybe that’s why her work sits in the in-between: not folk\, not pop\, not confessional\, not theatre\, but something raw and unguarded\, carried by a voice that doesn’t hide from itself. \nHer songs lean into the dark\, not for drama but for honesty. The grief\, the doubt\, the ache of trying to belong in your own life. She follows feeling where it goes\, not where it’s supposed to go. And in doing so\, she finds light that hasn’t been polished\, only earned. \nHer debut album\, Diamonds & Demons\, was born from upheaval and built with community support\, a record of fragile hope and stubborn resistance. It quietly found its people\, carrying her across continents and into rooms where listeners come not to escape\, but to remember themselves. \nOffstage\, Nessi has spent the last decade working with the voice as a place to meet emotion and truth\, influenced by her background in Creative Expressive Therapies and voice-based therapeutic work. It’s not performance training. It’s more like tending to the parts that don’t speak in sentences. Over the years\, thousands have joined her workshops and retreats\, not in search of perfection\, but presence. \nNow\, she’s in a season of returning to the source\, writing\, unravelling\, listening. New songs are taking shape\, bruised and luminous\, cracked-open and steady\, refusing simple answers. \nNessi sings like someone trying to stay real in a world full of masks. \nShe writes for the ones who feel too much and keep going anyway. \nAll ages\nTicket Pricing from: Show – $34.72; Workshop $67.79; Concert + Workshop Bundle\n$100.85\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTickets only sold through DICE. Ticket Price will increase on the day of the show. Save by buying before! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-nessi-gomes-workshop-and-concert/ LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nessi-Gomes.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260731T173132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124129Z UID:95817-1791057600-1791064800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nLUNA\nLuna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break\, they reunited and toured in 2015\, and in 2017 released a new LP — A Sentimental Education and an EP of instrumentals — A Place of Greater Safety. \nOther recent reissues include a deluxe 2xLP version of their classic Penthouse album (on Rhino) and another 2xLP set Lunafied that collects all the covers the band recorded in the 1990s. \nNow scattered around the country (Los Angeles\, New York and Austin) the band retains the same lineup that operated from 1999 to 2005: Dean Wareham on vocals/guitar\, his wife Britta Phillips on bass\, Sean Eden on guitar\, and Lee Wall on drums. \nA Luna Timeline: \n1992. Dean Wareham recruits Justin Harwood (ex-Chills) on bass and Stanley Demeski (ex-Feelies) on drums to record Lunapark for Elektra Records. After completing the album\, the band places an ad in the Village Voice and thus adds Sean Eden on guitar. Eden\, who is Canadian by birth and a trained actor\, plays lead guitar on the excellent Indian Summer EP (aka the Slide EP). \n1993. The band records their second album\, Bewitched\, featuring “California\,” “Tiger Lily” and “Friendly Advice.” \n1995 Luna’s classic third album\, Penthouse (1995) is recorded in New York City\, featuring guests Tom Verlaine (Television) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab). The band signs to Beggar’s Banquet in Europe. Rolling Stone calls it “one of the essential recordings of the ‘90s” \n1997 Lee Wall replaces the travel-weary Stanley Demeski on drums\, and the band records Pup Tent\, their fourth album for Elektra. \n1998 Luna recorded their fifth album The Days of Our Nights. \n1999 Justin Harwood moves back to his home country (New Zealand)\, and is replaced on bass by Britta Phillips. \n2000 finding themselves between contracts\, the band quickly records a live album — Luna Live! for the Arena Rock label. \n2002 the band sign to Jetset Records\, record Romantica\, co-produced by Gene Holder (DB’s) and Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Romantica was followed by the mini-LP Close Cover Before Striking. \n2004 Luna record their Rendezvous album in Brooklyn\, NY. Produced by Bryce Goggin with minimal overdubs\, it captures the band more-or-less live. \n2005 After a farewell tour\, on February 28 the band play their last show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom. \n2015 After ten years away\, the band announces a commemorative world tour. The lineup is the exact ’99-’05 group: Dean Wareham and Sean Eden on guitar\, Lee Wall on drums\, and Britta Phillips (now married to Mr Wareham) on bass. \nSISTER RAY DAVIES \nSister Ray Davies is a brilliantly named new duo formed by Adam Morrow and Jamie Sego. They might be based in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, but their acclaimed debut album Holy Island (released in November 2025 via Sonic Cathedral and Well Kept Secret) is a concept record about the ancient religious outpost off the coast of northeast England. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/luna-w-sister-ray-davies-2/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/156049.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T230000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260601T222100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T224803Z UID:93388-1791057600-1791068400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies DESCRIPTION:The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present\nLuna w/ Sister Ray Davies \nLUNA\nLuna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break\, they reunited and toured in 2015\, and in 2017 released a new LP — A Sentimental Education and an EP of instrumentals — A Place of Greater Safety. \nOther recent reissues include a deluxe 2xLP version of their classic Penthouse album (on Rhino) and another 2xLP set Lunafied that collects all the covers the band recorded in the 1990s. \nNow scattered around the country (Los Angeles\, New York and Austin) the band retains the same lineup that operated from 1999 to 2005: Dean Wareham on vocals/guitar\, his wife Britta Phillips on bass\, Sean Eden on guitar\, and Lee Wall on drums. \nSISTER RAY DAVIES \nSister Ray Davies is a brilliantly named new duo formed by Adam Morrow and Jamie Sego. They might be based in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, but their acclaimed debut album Holy Island (released in November 2025 via Sonic Cathedral and Well Kept Secret) is a concept record about the ancient religious outpost off the coast of northeast England. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/luna-w-sister-ray-davies/ LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/149053.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260625T161056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171908Z UID:94309-1791108000-1791129600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Madison Heritage Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:The arts have long been an important part of the Madison County culture. The Appalachian Mountains inspire art that takes many forms\, come and see the work of our many talented artists! Local arts and crafts from the creative genes of Western North Carolina. Our local food vendors have you covered with an assortment of Appalachian favorites. You won’t want to miss this! Musicians come from all over the Appalachian region to perform at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival which will be held indoors in the evening this year. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/madison-heritage-arts-festival/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MHAF-2019.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T230000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260822T124452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224558Z UID:96839-1791144000-1791154800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Paul Thorn DESCRIPTION:SEATED SHOW\nLIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE \nPAUL THORN\nWhen it comes to songwriting\, less is more\, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn\, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads\, hearts\, hips or the occasional funny bone\, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras\, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed.\nThorn’s new album\, Life is Just A Vapor\, contains some beauties: “Life is a vapor\, let’s live it while we can”; “tough times don’t last\, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”); “any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). They’re words of advice\, comfort\, support\, encouragement\, often meant to uplift\, especially in times of struggle. \n“I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it\, something that they can take with them throughout the day\,” Thorn says. “Every song on this album\, there’s a message in it of some sort about how to live life.” \nAmerican Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about\, but few can articulate with the kind of candor\, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.” \nWhether he’s expressing love in “I Knew\,” warning an ex’s new conquest about the dangers ahead in “She Will\,” extolling the value of holding off on sex in “Wait” or listing the ingredients for making a marriage work in “Courage My Love” (“a half-acre on your daddy’s land / and a little luck / a load of white gravel in our driveway / so we don’t get stuck in a rut /a 3-horsepower lawnmower and courage my love”)\, Thorn delivers his messages with consummate skill — and pinpoint precision. One minute\, he’ll unwind an outrageous tale full of wild characters (often accompanied by his own cartoonish illustrations); the next\, he’ll tug at heartstrings with confessions of love\, loss or failed dreams\, balancing wit and pathos with an ease only the best storytellers can pull off. One of Thorn’s favorites was his friend and mentor John Prine\, who inspired the title tune. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/paul-thorn/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/159684-Paul-Thorn.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260823T001417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T224605Z UID:96852-1791226800-1791237600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Jon Mueller's FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich's Trekchö Ensemble DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Jon Mueller’s FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble Record Release \nMonday\, October 5th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Event 7PM \nAPLR is thrilled to welcome back Jon Mueller\, Adam Lion\, and Bryce Franich on Monday\, October 5th. Join us for an evening at the outer edges of sound\, featuring the debut of Mueller’s FRIEND LESS\, Lion’s return to Asheville\, and Franich’s album release. \nFRIEND LESS \nFRIEND LESS is a project by Jon Mueller. Its two recent EPs\, Energy Rippers and Logic of Relics (with Bundy K. Brown and James Plotkin) aim to provoke the heart\, mind and body through an unorthodox approach to rhythmic patterns. In performance\, the pieces from Energy Rippers lean on a system of AIR (Acoustic Improvised Rhythm) using drums and voice to achieve a similar effect. More information about the project can be found at rhythmplex.com. \nJon Mueller studied jazz drumming with Hal Russell at Columbia College in Chicago\, and singing with La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela at the Kirana Center for Indian Classical Music in New York. A prolific performer\, he tours extensively and has appeared at festivals and venues throughout the United States\, Canada\, England\, Europe and Japan. \nIn addition to his solo work\, Mueller has collaborated and performed with groups such as Who is the Witness?\, Mind Over Mirrors\, Volcano Choir\, Collections of Colonies of Bees\, and Pele. He has also worked with artists including Olivia Block\, Aaron Turner\, Faith Coloccia\, Timo van Luijk\, Dawn Springer\, Chris Hefner\, Jason Kahn\, Hal Rammel\, Asmus Tietchens\, Z’EV\, Rhys Chatham\, Jarboe\, James Plotkin\, Duane Pitre\, and Raymond Dijkstra. \nHe has released music on renowned labels such as Room40\, Astres d’Or\, American Dreams\, Table of the Elements\, Type Recordings\, Important Records\, Taiga Records\, SIGE Records\, and his own imprint\, Rhythmplex. \nAdam Lion \nOffering “a tone so pure it is almost a sine-wave” (The Wire)\, Adam Lion is a percussionist/vibraphonist investigating enabling constraint\, acoustics\, repetition\, surprise\, and coincidence. His experimental performances blur acoustic space\, creating opportunities for new sonic frameworks to naturally emerge. Within this process\, new realities grow\, encouraging listeners to investigate the hidden potential of reimagined sound. Based in Los Angeles\, his work has been featured in The New York Times\, Pitchfork Media\, Artforum Magazine\, and Bandcamp Daily. \n“When a Line Bends” is a vibraphone composition/improvisation performed by Adam Lion. This solo is an ever changing study of sound\, material\, performer\, and space. As these subjects enmesh\, relationships emerge dictating form and process\, pushing the music with a sense of immediacy. Lion navigates these constraints through techniques developed during the spontaneity of live performance\, an approach which openly embraces contingency as a powerful compositional tool. \nBryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble \nBryce Franich is an Asheville-based musician whose work focuses on feedback\, timbre\, and texture. \nHis latest project\, Trekchö Ensemble\, is an improvisational group made up of musicians working in experimental\, improvised\, and jazz music. This performance features Shane McCord\, Clay White\, Landon George\, Ashley Paul\, and Tony Rolando\, combining harmonium\, strings\, winds\, guitar\, gong\, and modular synthesis. Trekchö Ensemble focuses on working with the physical properties of sound: overtone\, resonance\, and the shifting textures that emerge as those elements interact. \nAll ages URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-jon-muellers-friend-less-with-adam-lion-bryce-franichs-trekcho-ensemble/ LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jon-Muellers-FRIEND-LESS-with-Adam-Lion-Bryce-Franichs-Trekchö-Ensemble.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260817T183248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202449Z UID:96460-1791313200-1791320400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Pisgah Brewing - Balkan Brass Meets NOLA DESCRIPTION:We kick off the Asheville Symphony’s 2026-2027 ALT ASO series in Black Mountain at Pisgah Brewing Co.\, where mountain views and open-air evenings set the stage. The feverish\, intoxicating pulse of Balkan brass meets the jubilant swing of the Second Line\, creating a celebratory atmosphere for our first ALT ASO of the year. The program features Bourbon St. Parade\, When the Saints Go Marching In\, and more! URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-alt-aso-pisgah-brewing-balkan-brass-meets-nola/ LOCATION:Pisgah Brewing Company\, 150 Eastside Drive \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ALT-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260518T051033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185220Z UID:92794-1791397800-1791405000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us — Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women\, non-binary\, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes — up to 5 minutes. \nThis is a queer and trans-inclusive mic.\nWe don’t punch down y’all! \nSign ups at 6pm and shows starts at 6:30pm and it’s show up and go up! Located in the Comedy Basement at The RAD Brew Co. \nAll are welcome for the audience\, however hecklers will be asked to leave \nFree event\, Suggested $10 donations are highly encouraged \nHosted by Erin Terry\, Danny Felix and Linda Barsi \nStick around after the mic for our Joke Writing Workshop at 8pm URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/everybody-but-you-bro-comedy-open-mic-4/ LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/12876-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260812T201241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T112512Z UID:96282-1791403200-1791410400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:SHINYRIBS DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nSHINYRIBS\nShinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter\, East Tx blues\, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm\, honky tonk\, Oklahoma swing\, Golden-Triangle Cajun\, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell\, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters.\nThe Austin-based supergroup has entered a bold new chapter with the small baller “Shortribs” configuration — a tightly arranged powerhouse built to showcase what has always been at the heart of the Shinyribs experience: Russell’s legendary songwriting chops\, his iconic voice\, and the infamous hi-jinks of the self-proclaimed world’s oldest living male exotic dancer. Hip shaking\, booty twerking\, arm flapping\, high kicking and karate chopping good times are guaranteed to send you home with aching cheeks and tear-stained laughter. \nAt the rhythmic core is Keith Langford on drums — Russell’s musical partner of 30 years\, a bond forged in the crucible of legendary\, The Gourds— and as essential to the Shinyribs sound as the backbeat itself.\nMason Hankamer holds down the low end on bass\, pulling double duty as co-producer of the last 3 Ribs platters and musical director\, tightening the arrangements and the show into something leaner and more purposeful than ever. The Delta Dawns — both hailing from the famous Memphis/Mississippi alluvial plain — have been elevated to a full dynamic singing sisterhood: Kellee Broadway\, who doubles on percussion\, and Schaefer Llana\, who shakes the chandeliers and plays some guitar too. \nEric Baker\, a rising star in the Austin scene\, frisks the pianoforte like a long-lost Leon Russell. Rounding out the band — and perhaps its most exciting new voice — is lead guitarist and pedal steel wizard Cat Clemons. \nRussell himself says it best: “Clemons\, beyond just notes and licks galore\, possesses the ability to communicate psychically with audiences. It’s really a feat to be experienced. More than just being able to say you were there\, one will be able to try and describe their experience.” \nA Shinyribs show these days runs the gamut — from tongue-in-cheek winks and nudges to poignant stories of family\, loss\, grief\, and love. The poetic joy joins the musical melancholy like a rainbow over the swamp. Above and below\, a human collaboration of deep knowledge and soul\, expressed with a grace and groove unlike anything else. \nShinyribs has been nominated and won a slew of awards and honors\, but you will be the one going home with that Shiny trophy feeling. We are so excited you get to see Shinyribs soon. Lucky you! If you’ve never heard of Shinyribs\, that’s a good thing. Now you’ve got something to look forward to. Let’s try and keep this a secret. We don’t want a bunch of dilettantes and phonies ruining our good time. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shinyribs-2/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T230000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260714T182723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T220852Z UID:94950-1791403200-1791414000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:SHINYRIBS DESCRIPTION:Shinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter\, East Tx blues\, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm\, honky tonk\, Oklahoma swing\, Golden-Triangle Cajun\, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell\, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. \nThe Austin-based supergroup has entered a bold new chapter with the small baller “Shortribs” configuration — a tightly arranged powerhouse built to showcase what has always been at the heart of the Shinyribs experience: Russell’s legendary songwriting chops\, his iconic voice\, and the infamous hi-jinks of the self-proclaimed world’s oldest living male exotic dancer. Hip shaking\, booty twerking\, arm flapping\, high kicking and karate chopping good times are guaranteed to send you home with aching cheeks and tear-stained laughter. \nAt the rhythmic core is Keith Langford on drums — Russell’s musical partner of 30 years\, a bond forged in the crucible of legendary\, The Gourds— and as essential to the Shinyribs sound as the backbeat itself. \nMason Hankamer holds down the low end on bass\, pulling double duty as co-producer of the last 3 Ribs platters and musical director\, tightening the arrangements and the show into something leaner and more purposeful than ever. The Delta Dawns — both hailing from the famous Memphis/Mississippi alluvial plain — have been elevated to a full dynamic singing sisterhood: Kellee Broadway\, who doubles on percussion\, and Schaefer Llana\, who shakes the chandeliers and plays some guitar too. \nEric Baker\, a rising star in the Austin scene\, frisks the pianoforte like a long-lost Leon Russell. Rounding out the band — and perhaps its most exciting new voice — is lead guitarist and pedal steel wizard Cat Clemons. \nRussell himself says it best: “Clemons\, beyond just notes and licks galore\, possesses the ability to communicate psychically with audiences. It’s really a feat to be experienced. More than just being able to say you were there\, one will be able to try and describe their experience.” \nA Shinyribs show these days runs the gamut — from tongue-in-cheek winks and nudges to poignant stories of family\, loss\, grief\, and love. The poetic joy joins the musical melancholy like a rainbow over the swamp. Above and below\, a human collaboration of deep knowledge and soul\, expressed with a grace and groove unlike anything else. \nShinyribs has been nominated and won a slew of awards and honors\, but you will be the one going home with that Shiny trophy feeling. We are so excited you get to see Shinyribs soon. Lucky you! If you’ve never heard of Shinyribs\, that’s a good thing. Now you’ve got something to look forward to. Let’s try and keep this a secret. We don’t want a bunch of dilettantes and phonies ruining our good time. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shinyribs/ LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260731T174048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124135Z UID:95821-1791489600-1791496800@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Fruition DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nFRUITION\nFor nearly two decades\, Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony — not just the vocal interplay of the band’s three songwriters\, but the deeper harmony created between five friends who’ve spent years on the road together. On their eighth album\, Something More\, those bonds grow into something more collaborative than ever before. \nProduced by Grammy winner Tucker Martine\, Something More finds Fruition stepping into an era defined as much by exploration as craft. Fueled by melody-driven songwriting\, analog tones\, and atmospheric textures\, the album expands the band’s melting pot of rock\, folk\, pop\, soul\, and Americana into something more expansive and fully realized. \nMuch of the songwriting emerged from collaborative sessions between Jay Cobb Anderson\, Kellen Asebroek\, and Mimi Naja\, adding a shared perspective to songs rooted in reflection\, uncertainty\, acceptance\, and growth. “This record is us trusting each other more than we ever have — as humans and as musicians\,” says Anderson. “It’s the sound of us leaning into each other.” \nFrom the street corners of the Pacific Northwest to stages like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Great American Music Hall\, Fruition have grown their career night by night and song by song. Something More feels like the next chapter: a collection of lessons absorbed\, trust deepened\, and a band fully embracing what they’ve become. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fruition/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fruition.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260817T190716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T202509Z UID:96463-1791567000-1791576000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Cake & Cocktails: Exhibition Opening + 30th Birthday DESCRIPTION:Cake\, cocktails\, and 30 years of craft! Join us at Center for Craft on October 9\, 2026\, as we celebrate the Center’s 30th birthday and the opening of our newest exhibition\, Crafting Variance. \nThe evening begins with a talk featuring guest curator Lola Ben-Alon\, Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation and founder and director of the Natural Materials Lab. Afterwards\, guests are invited to enjoy an array of cakes\, cocktails\, craft activities\, and time to explore the exhibition as we mark three decades of moving craft forward together. \nCrafting Variance brings together nine artists exploring the surprising possibilities of natural\, living\, and discarded materials—from clay and plant fibers to fungi\, bacteria\, and recycled plastics. Through sculpture\, objects\, film\, and material experiments\, the exhibition celebrates the unpredictable nature of making and the ways artists collaborate with materials—embracing their quirks and potential to push the boundaries of craft. \nCome celebrate with us! \nEvent Details: \nWHEN\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026\n5:30–6:00 PM | Curator Talk\n6:00–8:00 PM | Cake & Cocktails Birthday Celebration URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cake-cocktails-exhibition-opening-30th-birthday/ LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Microbes_Make_Mountains_05-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260731T213835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T124141Z UID:95865-1791576000-1791583200@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Mother Hips w/ Sounding Arrow DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nTHE MOTHER HIPS\nBased in Northern California\, the Hips headed to New Mexico\, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe for sessions in late 2021. Self-produced\, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw\, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.” \n“Greg [Loiacono\, co-founder) sent me a rough demo of this song and I thought it was promising\,” says Hips co-founder Tim Bluhm of “When We Disappear.” “What he was singing was place-holder gibberish\, or sounds mixed with some actual lyrics\, including what would become the title. I went through it and matched words to his sounds and then tweaked the words to tell a kind of impressionistic history of our adventures together. In this way I believe both Greg’s and my own subconscious worlds revealed themselves. The music is simple and loose\, helping with the devil-may-care attitude of the singing.” \nHailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the Bay Area’s most beloved live outfits\,” The Mother Hips’ headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend\, finding them sharing stages with everyone from Johnny Cash and Wilco to Lucinda Williams and The Black Crowes. Rolling Stone called the band “divinely inspired\,” while Pitchfork praised their “rootsy mix of 70’s rock and power pop\,” and The New Yorker lauded their ability to “sing it sweet and play it dirty.” \nSOUNDING ARROW \nVeteran recording artist Scott Kinnebrew returns with SKYMAN\, the newest release from his solo project\, Sounding Arrow. An ode to easeful living\, the soundscape of SKYMAN feels intimate\, layered\, and expansive. \nCo-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses\, The Avett Brothers’ Emotionalism)\, SKYMAN weaves a vivid sonic landscape rich with the textures of rock\, folk\, country\, blues\, British invasion\, R&B\, and pop. It’s a brew that resists classification\, as it lands somewhere between tradition and invention — what Kinnebrew thinks of as “sonic impressionism.” \nThe songs on SKYMAN are rooted in a personal narrative\, but stretch far beyond autobiography\, they sound like they could be telling anyone’s story. From Kinnebrew: “Gary calls it ‘the last great American novel’\, I call it cool like the rock you find on the beach that ends up on your dashboard.” \nProduced by Scott Kinnebrew & Gary Jules Engineered by Scott Kinnebrew at Captain’s Quarters\, Asheville\, NC & Gary Jules at Carport Recorders\, Asheville\, NC. Mixed by Bill Reynolds at Fleetwood Shack\, Nashville\, TN. Mastered by Dewey Thomas at Forest Hill Sound\, Asheville\, NC. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-mother-hips-w-sounding-arrow/ LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-31-172016.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260724T150217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T153152Z UID:95620-1791622800-1791734400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Art of the Pour: Form\, Function\, and Gesture in Porcelain DESCRIPTION:Leah Leitson is a dedicated educator with extensive experience working with porcelain. In this two day workshop\, students will explore Leah’s approach to creating expressive\, well-balanced forms\, focusing on functional sauceboats and related vessels. Participants will learn to throw and alter freshly thrown forms\, manipulate and refine shapes\, and thoughtfully assemble components. Decorative techniques\, including colored slips\, slip trailing\, and carving\, will be demonstrated and practiced. The process emphasizes attention to detail\, design\, and experimentation. This workshop provides one-on-one guidance in a supportive\, encouraging environment where curiosity\, exploration\, and individual artistic growth are actively nurtured. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-the-pour-form-function-and-gesture-in-porcelain/ LOCATION:AVL Clay\, 4 Mulvaney St\, Asheville\, 28803 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Art-of-the-Pour-Form-Function-and-Gesture-in-Porcelain-with-Leah-Leitson-1400-x-1000-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260716T192256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214818Z UID:95111-1791624600-1791630000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. \nEach yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the Museum’s current exhibitions. After class\, you’re invited to the John & Robyn Horn Education Center (level 3) for a complimentary cup of tea and artful conversation. \nAll levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. No mat\, no problem\, the Museum has some extra mats to lend. Loose-fitting clothing is recommended\, ensuring ease of movement as you flow through your practice. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-art-of-yoga-summer-fall-series-2026-4/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_1624-1-360x360-2-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260312T170909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112805Z UID:89962-1791626400-1791648000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN - DAY 1 DESCRIPTION:Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. \nIn this hands-on two-day workshop\, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo dye. We will also learn to prepare an indigo vat and how to prepare fabric to dye with scouring techniques. Students can expect to make pillow or napkin sized sample pieces and a cotton scarf. An additional small piece of clothing to upcycle can be brought from home. \nSuitable for beginner and intermediate skill levels. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2-day-introduction-to-indigo-shibori-dying-workshop-with-diane-kuehn-day-1/ LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/INDIGO_SHIBORIDYEIMAGE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260312T180208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112812Z UID:90042-1791633600-1791648000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JERRY MAXEY\, BASKET AND MIXED MEDIA ARTIST DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. \nJerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and seagrass cord\, and lathe turned wood bases\, rings and rims. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade original\, even when he makes a second piece with the same construction. The wood incorporated in his basketry is all found wood\, generally trees that have fallen in storms\, and the wooden elements have all the variety that nature provides. Once the wood has been turned\, he leaves them indoors for at least three weeks to cure and stabilize. Then he does a final sanding and finishes each piece with pure tung oil. The rattan spokes are then attached to the wood to construct the basket\, weaving in the colors and patterns as he goes. When completed\, he finishes the entire piece with tung oil to bring out the colors and produce a slightly aged patina to the work. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/encounters-with-creatives-jerry-maxey-basket-and-mixed-media-artist-2/ LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JERRY-MAXEY-DEMO-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260716T192431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214829Z UID:95114-1791637200-1791648000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Makerspace DESCRIPTION:Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/makerspace-4/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-02-145121-1-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260505T075949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T193355Z UID:92244-1791662400-1791669600@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy\, Hendersonville DESCRIPTION:Show Details\n This show will be at an indoor location. \nNo Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. \nThis show will have chairs provided. \n♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. \n21+ show. \nAbout Don’t Tell Comedy\n Secret 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. \nDoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-hendersonville-16/ LOCATION:Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville\, NC\, 173 Lenox Park Dr\, Hendersonville\, NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dont-10.10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260630T210328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T205715Z UID:94525-1791705600-1791720000@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru! \nThe Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exciting fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville\, North Carolina\, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn season. Whether conquering the half marathon’s 13.1-mile stretch or embracing the spirited atmosphere of the 8k\, participants love supportive community vibe\, scenic course\, and post-race festivities. \nBoth courses are USATF Sanctioned and Certified. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/black-bear-half-marathon-8k/ LOCATION:Jackson Park\, Glover Street\, Jackson Park\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-BBH-Social-Selects-23-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="iDaph Events":MAILTO:support@idaph.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260312T171106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112820Z UID:89967-1791712800-1791734400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN - DAY 2 DESCRIPTION:Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. \nIn this hands-on two-day workshop\, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo dye. We will also learn to prepare an indigo vat and how to prepare fabric to dye with scouring techniques. Students can expect to make pillow or napkin sized sample pieces and a cotton scarf. An additional small piece of clothing to upcycle can be brought from home. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/2-day-introduction-to-indigo-shibori-dying-workshop-with-diane-kuehn-day-2/ LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/INDIGO_SHIBORIDYEIMAGE-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260825T184823 CREATED:20260716T192734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T214835Z UID:95117-1791727200-1791734400@thelaurelofasheville.com SUMMARY:Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch DESCRIPTION:“Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius” at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8\, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective\, bringing 36 of his 44 surviving works together in Den Bosch. The exhibition took a radical approach\, offering research and conservation expertise in exchange for loans from the world’s best museums. Over 420\,000 people flocked to the exhibition to marvel at Bosch’s curious creations\, with opening hours extended to 1am to accommodate the phenomenal demand. \nAccompanied by expert insights from the exhibition’s curators and leading cultural critics\, the film delves into the life of the visionary artist to explore the inspiration behind his strange and haunting works. Contributors include maverick filmmaker and artist Peter Greenaway\, The Times’ Chief Art Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston\, and Director of the Het Noordbrabants Museum Dr. Charles de Mooij. \n“The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch” allows audiences to appreciate the detail of Bosch’s paintings like never before\, offering close-up views of the curiosities hidden within his brimming canvases\, from cannibalistic clergymen to three- headed birds. URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/exhibition-on-screen-the-curious-world-of-hieronymus-bosch/ LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 S Pack Square\, Asheville\, 28801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bosch_portrait-768x1138-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Art Museum":MAILTO:npage@ashevilleart.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR