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SUMMARY:Don't Tell Comedy\, River Arts District
DESCRIPTION:Show Details\n This show will be at an indoor location. \nNo Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.  Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. \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 8:30pm\, show at 9pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dont-tell-comedy-river-arts-district-8/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T220000
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SUMMARY:Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show at LaZoom
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!\nA fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 9:30\, show at 10pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/secret-saturday-late-nite-comedy-show-at-lazoom/
LOCATION:LaZoom Room\, 76 Biltmore Avenue\, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:Global Wave! \nWe will celebrate the contributions of music that our Global musicians have created for us to move and breathe!   We will move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! \nDon’t miss out on Brandi M. and a student will drum live for our warmup! \nAsia House 828\, 119 Coxe Ave. Asheville\, NC 28806\n10am-12noon\, $15-25 sliding scale\, no one turned away!\nOnline payment through Venmo: @Karen-Chapman-8\nor you may drop in w/cash. \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative instructional dance practice which is  created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years.  Through the dance\, Karen acts as an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms\, based on how does the body move and breathe in through changing and a fast paced world? \nThis movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date.  I look forward to seeing you all in our class! Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythmsvacillating-waves-class-on-sunday-hosted-by-karen-8/
LOCATION:Asia House 828\, 119 Coxe Ave.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
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CREATED:20250215T163541Z
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SUMMARY:Weaverville Art Safari Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 26 and 27 2025.  Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work\, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 50+ artists and seeing the spaces where they work and live. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year!  Visit our Website for more information and our spring tour map : https://weavervilleartsafari.com/about-the-weaverville-art-safari/#about
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weaverville-art-safari-spring-2025-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weaverville Art Safari":MAILTO:info@weavervilleartsafari.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185021Z
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SUMMARY:Cali Sober\, an alcohol free comedy show
DESCRIPTION:Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special sober show sponsored by Best Day Brewing! \nCali Sober is a comedy show featuring sober and soberish comedians from Asheville and all over the country! Join us and the folks from Best Day Brewing in Charlotte for a soberish good time.\nWe will have non-alcoholic drink specials and swag from Best Day Brewing and all the classic offerings you love from Catawba will still be available! \nFeaturing Cayla Clark\, Ryan Gordan and more! \nages 18+\ndoors at 6pm\, show at 6:30pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cali-sober-an-alcohol-free-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville\, 32 Banks Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. \nStand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material.\nBring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians \nAnyone is welcome to participate\nSignups start at 6:30pm\, show starts at 7pm \nno cover\nages 21+
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/freshen-up-comedy-open-mic-at-vowl-bar-7/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T190000
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SUMMARY:Comedy from the Future
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! \nA fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from Atlanta\, Chicago\, and New York! Comics from all timelines and galaxies\, who knows who might show up!!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/comedy-from-the-future/
LOCATION:The River Arts District Brewing Company\, 13 Mystery Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250423T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T235452Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music w/Leather Britches @ 12 Bones
DESCRIPTION:Leather Britches is an old time duo that focuses on traditional Appalachain music.  From ripping fiddle and banjo numbers to heartwrenching ballads\, they bring music born of ancient times into the present.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/live-music-w-leather-britches-12-bones/
LOCATION:12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing\, 2350 Hendersonville Road\, Arden\, 28704
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ORGANIZER;CN="12 Bones":MAILTO:taproom@12bones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
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CREATED:20250407T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T123839Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Amadeus Festival Kickoff and Beer Release
DESCRIPTION:Step into summer with the Asheville Symphony as we herald the return of the Asheville Amadeus Festival! We’re launching this year’s festival at Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s lively Mills River taproom\, where we’re unveiling our festival-exclusive brew — Fables & Folklore Hazy IPA. This enchanting creation weaves together bright pineapple and orange notes in a tropical profile that’s as enticing as a tale passed down through generations — perfect easy drinking for an early- summer festival. \nWe will be joined by Amadeus Festival co-headliners Time for Three\, Ranaan Meyer\, Nick Kendall and Charles Yang. Don’t miss this chance to meet the artists and toast the start of 11 glorious days of Amadeus festivities with a pour of our specially crafted beer\, delicious fare from Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s kitchen\, and live music! \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 30\, 2025\n6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\, with 1756 Society entry beginning at 5:00 p.m. \nAPPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN BREWING\n46 N Mills River Road\, Mills River
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-amadeus-festival-kickoff-and-beer-release/
LOCATION:Appalachian Mountain Brewery\, 46 N Mills River Road\, Mills River\, 28759
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T213000
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CREATED:20250409T071223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T192657Z
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SUMMARY:Cheap and Trashy Comedy at VOWL Bar
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Cheap and Trashy! A $5 low brow comedy show at VOWL bar on the last Wednesday every month. \nCheap and Trashy comedy is a comedy showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! The show is only $5\, and will feature some great jokes and some real bad ones. VOWL will also have a selection of cheap and trashy drink specials for the show\nWith a different show every month you never want to miss Cheap and Trashy at DSSOLVR/ VOWL bar \nFood available from Boy Howdy \nages 21+\nDoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cheap-and-trashy-comedy-at-vowl-bar-2/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250423T154645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T235501Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music w/Doctor Delia @ 12 Bones
DESCRIPTION:Jon-Delia is a forest spirit steeped in the folk-blues tradition\, playing adventurous orginials that meander through city streets\, skies and streams.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/live-music-w-doctor-delia-12-bones/
LOCATION:12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing\, 2350 Hendersonville Road\, Arden\, 28704
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ORGANIZER;CN="12 Bones":MAILTO:taproom@12bones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160617Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Amadeus Festival - TF3’s Jukebox with Time for Three
DESCRIPTION:Defying convention and boundaries\, Time For Three (TF3) stands at the busy intersection of classical music\, Americana\, and singer-songwriter. To experience TF3 live is to hear the various eras\, styles\, and traditions of Western music fold in on themselves and emerge anew. This Jukebox program\, a featured event in this season’s biennial Asheville Amadeus Festival\, includes all three members of TF3 and showcases an eclectic mix of original songs\, popular covers\, and some of the most iconic music ever written. “In person\, the members of Time for Three come off as just three dudes in a band\,” said NPR. “But with their staggering technique and freewheeling genre-crossing\, it’s hard not to be swept up in the force of their contagious energy.”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-amadeus-festival-tf3s-jukebox-with-time-for-three/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250317T121822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T122122Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! Four Old Broads
DESCRIPTION:Tryon’s Little Theater will present its last show of the season — Four Old Broads — May 1-4 and May 8-11\, at the TLT Workshop Theater. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. \nWritten by Leslie Kimball and directed by Linda Killion\, Four Old Broads is a comedy that tackles age-related issues with humor. The show highlights four women in an assisted living facility who band together to solve the mystery of the evil nurse and why so many residents have been moved to a ward known as “The Dark Side.” \nTickets for the show are $25 and are available at TLTInfo.org or by calling 828.859.2466. 
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/save-the-date-four-old-broads/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250422T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121018Z
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SUMMARY:Terms of Endearment
DESCRIPTION:Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon\nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \nMay 1-11\, 2025 \nThursday\, 5/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 4/17)\nFridays at 7:30\nSaturdays at 3 pm\nSundays at 3 pm \nDirector: Jonathan Forrester \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Depictions of drinking\, smoking\, drug use\, illness and death.  \nChallenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Dan Gordon’s adaptation of Terms of Endearment\, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and James L. Brooks’s screenplay of the Oscar-winning film. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly-opinionated mother\, Aurora\, they talk daily about their problems\, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as she becomes a reluctant grandmother to Emma’s struggle in her troubled marriage. But when they need one another most\, will they be able to find courage in each other? This funny and touching story captures the delicate\, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters\, husbands and wives\, and lovers\, both old and new. \nThe cast of Terms of Endearment: \nTate Albert – Garrett Breedlove \nMark Hodgdon* – Rudyard/Dr. Maise \nVictoria Lamberth – Aurora Greenway \nLauren Otis – Emma Greenway \nJered Shults – Flap Horton \nMary Weisberger – Patsy/Doris/Nurse \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/terms-of-endearment/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250226T175026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T013702Z
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SUMMARY:Gaspard&Dancers\, Student Series
DESCRIPTION:How far can your imagination take you? This renowned dance company\, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force\, dares to find out — and to inspire your students to wonder the same. \nReservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each; groups (10 people or more): $11 each. Recommended for grades 6–12. The Student Series is open to school groups\, homeschoolers\, community groups and families.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gasparddancers-student-series/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250416T192309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121023Z
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SUMMARY:How Do We See Ourselves in Each Other?
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 2\, 2025\n5:30pm – 8:30pm EST \nAsheville Art Museum\n2 S Pack Square\,\nAsheville\, North Carolina 28801 \nCo-presented by Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies\, Zócalo Public Square\, and Asheville Art Museum \nModerated by Tomás Jiménez\, Founding Faculty Co-Director\, Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies \nAs people move to and around the U.S.\, they transform communities\, perhaps nowhere as strikingly as in fast-growing North Carolina. As the long-established Native\, Black\, and white citizens of the state welcome Latino and Asian newcomers into this “new Southern immigrant gateway\,” once-separated groups are building new futures together—and understanding themselves anew through the eyes of their neighbors. \n5:30 PM Check-in and Art Viewing \n6:00 PM Artist Talk \n6:30 PM Panel Conversation \n7:30 PM Reception
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/how-do-we-see-ourselves-in-each-other/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Z%C3%B3calo Public Square":MAILTO:anna@zocalopublicsquare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T210000
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SUMMARY:Frank Sinatra Tribute Night with Brent Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to the golden age of jazz and swing with an unforgettable tribute to the Chairman of the Board himself! Join us for an enchanting evening as acclaimed vocalist Brent Thompson brings the magic of Frank Sinatra to life in the heart of historic downtown Waynesville. \nA Night to Remember\nDoors open at 6:00 PM\, giving you ample time to mingle\, enjoy premium beverages from our cash bar\, and savor delightful hors d’oeuvres before the performance begins at 7:00 PM. The elegantly appointed venue features comfortable seating at round tables\, with a spacious dance floor where you can swing and sway to timeless classics like “Fly Me to the Moon\,” “My Way\,” and “New York\, New York.” \nAbout the Artist\nWith nearly four decades of performance experience across Knoxville\, Chattanooga\, and San Francisco\, Brent Thompson brings unparalleled talent and versatility to the stage. His masterfully crafted vocal jazz style draws inspiration from legends like Tony Bennett\, Harry Connick Jr.\, and of course\, Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. Thompson’s rich\, mellifluous voice and captivating stage presence promise an authentic Sinatra experience that will transport you to the sophisticated nightclubs of the 1950s and 60s. \nThe Perfect Setting\nThe beautifully remodeled Wells Event Center provides an intimate\, upscale atmosphere for this special performance. Located just off N. Main Street in downtown Waynesville\, this state-of-the-art venue combines elegant décor with exceptional acoustics\, ensuring every note resonates perfectly throughout the evening. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience the timeless music of Frank Sinatra performed by one of the region’s most accomplished vocalists! \nTickets are limited – secure yours today for an evening of classic entertainment\, fantastic music\, and unforgettable memories.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/frank-sinatra-tribute-night-with-brent-thompson/
LOCATION:Wells Events and Reception Center\, 33 Wells Events Way\, Waynesville\, 28786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250330T181224Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Season Finale: Friday\, May 2nd
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, NC | The Blue Ridge Orchestra celebrates 25 years of symphonic excellence with our thrilling season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. \nOur 25th Anniversary Season Finale\, part of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s bi-annual festival: “The Art of Storytelling\,” spans genres of jazz and classical in a highly collaborative program. Two exciting works by Leonard Bernstein – Prelude\, Fugue\, and Riffs and Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – will bookend a beautiful\, lyrical piece for jazz quartet and orchestra\, Mom by Asheville-based composer Richard Shulman. The program concludes with the glorious Beethoven Symphony No. 6\, “Pastoral.” \nBlue Ridge Orchestra’s Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng says of the program: “When I planned this music a year ago\, I couldn’t have imagined the poeticism in concluding our season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6\, the Pastoral. It is one of his few programmatic works\, and it tells a story of the beauty of nature\, but also the destruction it can cause and the feelings following such devastation. We will end our season on a hopeful\, joyous note following the storm\, represented musically but also embodied emotionally.” \nDeb Kenney\, Board President expresses enthusiasm for the BRO’s success in its silver anniversary– The Blue Ridge Orchestra is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season Finale with an exciting program created by Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng! The versatility of our musicians will be on display with works ranging from the full orchestra to jazz ensemble. Based in Asheville\, NC\, we are proud to be Western North Carolina’s volunteer community orchestra\, and thrilled that some of our musicians for this concert performed in the very first BRO concert\, 25 years ago……having performed continuously throughout those 25 years! The Blue Ridge Orchestra is truly of the community\, for the community\, and succeeds to this day only by this community’s support.  We thank this amazing artistic community for our opportunity to perform for you. \nBRO’s Season Finale is generously sponsored by Ingles Markets.\nFriday\, May 2nd\, 2025\, 7:00 pm\nSunday\, May 4th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/may-25th-anniversary-season-finale-25\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-25th-anniversary-season-finale-friday-may-2nd/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250416T013737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143625Z
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SUMMARY:JORTS! comedy showcase at DSSOLVR
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! \nPut on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new pair because tonight we are rolling knees out!\nAll the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y’all in yours.\nDaisy duke to John Cena\, all jort styles welcome \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm\nfood available from Boy Howdy \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jorts-comedy-showcase-at-dssolvr/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250317T122050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T122050Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! Four Old Broads
DESCRIPTION:Tryon’s Little Theater will present its last show of the season — Four Old Broads — May 1-4 and May 8-11\, at the TLT Workshop Theater. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. \nWritten by Leslie Kimball and directed by Linda Killion\, Four Old Broads is a comedy that tackles age-related issues with humor. The show highlights four women in an assisted living facility who band together to solve the mystery of the evil nurse and why so many residents have been moved to a ward known as “The Dark Side.” \nTickets for the show are $25 and are available at TLTInfo.org or by calling 828.859.2466.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/save-the-date-four-old-broads-2/
LOCATION:Tryon Little Theater Workshop\, 516 S. Trade St.\, Tryon\, 28782
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tryon Little Theater":MAILTO:monijones@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250422T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121030Z
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SUMMARY:Terms of Endearment
DESCRIPTION:Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon\nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \nMay 1-11\, 2025 \nThursday\, 5/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 4/17)\nFridays at 7:30\nSaturdays at 3 pm\nSundays at 3 pm \nDirector: Jonathan Forrester \nApproximate Run Time: 2 hours\nRating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Depictions of drinking\, smoking\, drug use\, illness and death.  \nChallenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Dan Gordon’s adaptation of Terms of Endearment\, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and James L. Brooks’s screenplay of the Oscar-winning film. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly-opinionated mother\, Aurora\, they talk daily about their problems\, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as she becomes a reluctant grandmother to Emma’s struggle in her troubled marriage. But when they need one another most\, will they be able to find courage in each other? This funny and touching story captures the delicate\, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters\, husbands and wives\, and lovers\, both old and new. \nThe cast of Terms of Endearment: \nTate Albert – Garrett Breedlove \nMark Hodgdon* – Rudyard/Dr. Maise \nVictoria Lamberth – Aurora Greenway \nLauren Otis – Emma Greenway \nJered Shults – Flap Horton \nMary Weisberger – Patsy/Doris/Nurse \n*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/terms-of-endearment-2/
LOCATION:Hendersonville Theatre\, 229 South Washington Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hendersonville Theatre":MAILTO:info@HVLtheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20240808T023752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T023752Z
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SUMMARY:ACMS Presents the Isidore String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the mastery of Mozart in this performance presented in partnership with Asheville Amadeus festival. Much like the famous composer himself\, the ensemble considers the string quartet as its “playground to impact the world we live in and inspire others through the art of collaboration and play” — and since its inception\, the quartet has worked tirelessly to revisit\, rediscover and reinvigorate the classical repertory. \nPROGRAM \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet in C major\, K. 465\, “Dissonance” \nErwin Schulhoff: Five Pieces for String Quartet \nAntonín Dvořák: String Quartet No. 13 in G major\, Op. 106\, B. 192
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/acms-presents-the-isidore-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 27 Church Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Chamber Music Series":MAILTO:support@ashevillechambermusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250225T182117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Gaspard&Dancers
DESCRIPTION:How far can your imagination take you? This renowned company\, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force\, dares to find out in one of many pieces planned for its Asheville program. The company’s founder\, Haitian-born former Pilobolus dancer Gaspard Louis\, has earned international acclaim for his versatile and inventive choreography\, drawing inspiration from — among many other sources — the idea of believing in magic\, the search for self-acceptance and the spiritual practices of his home country. \nConnect with the art and artists in a dance master class and pre-show discussions. \n“The depth and breadth of Gaspard Louis’ choreography\, the number of accomplished dancers and collaborations with artists in other fields reaches a new level.” – The Herald-Sun \nThe performances by Gaspard&Dancers are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gaspard-dancers/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wortham Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@worthamarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250416T013922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143630Z
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SUMMARY:Penguin Tax: a nonsense comedy show at DSSOLVR
DESCRIPTION:Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a ridiculous lineup of amazing comedians!!! \nPenguin Tax is a comedy show of pure nonsense. Come celebrate the dumbest things in the world like taxing penguins or whatever even dumber thing happens next. Let’s laugh through the pain \nages 18+\ndoors at 8:45\, show at 9pm\nfood available from Boy Howdy \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/penguin-tax-a-nonsense-comedy-show-at-dssolvr/
LOCATION:DSSOLVR\, 63 N Lexington ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250409T165246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T192703Z
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SUMMARY:Hendersonville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the rich community of local flavors\, crafts\, and more at the Hendersonville Farmers Market. Set against the charming backdrop of the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District\, this weekly market is not just an event; it’s a celebration of local resilience\, sustainability\, and the vibrant tapestry of community life.  \nOpening its doors on May 3rd and continuing its operations every Saturday until October\, rain or shine\, the Hendersonville Farmers Market stands as a testament to the commitment to supporting local producers and growers within a 60-mile radius. The market unfolds from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, offering an expansive window to explore the diverse offerings brought forth by over 35 vendors. From farm-fresh produce\, meats\, eggs\, and dairy to honey\, baked goods\, crafts\, and beverages\, the market is a treasure trove for those seeking high-quality\, locally sourced products.  \nBut it’s not just about shopping; it’s an experience. Live music sets the tone every Saturday\, infusing the air with a lively ambiance. The market goes beyond the usual with special events such as Tomato Day\, Wellness Day\, and the Juneteenth Celebration sprinkled throughout the season\, providing unique and immersive experiences for visitors.   \nHendersonville Farmers Market isn’t just a market; it’s locally grown\, community strong. It’s a place where families\, friends\, and neighbors come together to revel in the joys of fresh food\, local craftsmanship\, and shared moments. With ample free parking available around the market space\, it’s a hassle-free destination for a weekly outing where the richness of local life takes center stage. Join us on this journey of flavors\, traditions\, and togetherness\, and make Hendersonville Farmers Market a cherished part of your weekends.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hendersonville-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Historic Train Depot\, 650 Maple Street\, HENDERSONVILLE\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Hendersonville Community Development Downtown Division":MAILTO:info@downtownhendersonville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250416T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121036Z
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SUMMARY:Airing of the Quilts
DESCRIPTION:The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains.  After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts\, the warmer weather of springtime gave women a chance to freshen up and air-out these essentials covers. We want to invite you to be part in this special day! To honor this tradition\, the Appalachian Women’s Museum began an annual event in 2017 where as many as 65 quilts hung on the wrap around porch\, from clotheslines in the yard\, and on quilt racks and other surfaces throughout the first floor of the museum. This year we are excited to once again share quilts of local makers going back generations. Throughout the day John Tichich will play his fiddle and have a working treadle sewing machine for participants to use. Come visit us at our traditional Airing of the Quilts at the Appalachian Women’s Museum.\nCheck out AWM Facebook and Instagram regularly for updates of the event.\nAbout Registering Your Quilt             \nDeadline to Register – April 25\, 2025\nTypes of Quilts: You may register family heirloom quilts\, quilts you’ve made or made by someone else\, can be hand stitched or machine stitched\, can be old\, can be new. Please do not register quilts commercially made\, since this exhibition features quality\, one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.\nIf you have questions\, please contact us at (828) 545-9099 or friends@appwomen.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/airing-of-the-quilts-2/
LOCATION:Appalachian Women’s Museum\, 100 W. Hometown Place\, Dillsboro\, NC\, 28779\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Women's Museum":MAILTO:friends@appwomen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250407T155853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160608Z
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SUMMARY:Plant SALE! 4th Annual Spring Fling at Ross Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Festival of the season!!! 🎉 Craft fair\, Smashville Food Truck\, LIVE music\, mechanical bull and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!\nRoss Farm and Appalachian Standard’s 4th Annual Spring Fling Plant Festival is happening Saturday\, May 3rd from 12-4 p.m! 🌷 🌱 Here’s what’s in store…\n🌼 22 greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of plants for every gardening enthusiast\n🌸 An impressive selection of mixed patio planters\, hanging baskets\, perennials\, indoor houseplants\, shrubs\, plant starts\, & more\nThe festival features much more than just plants!\n🎶 LIVE music throughout the day\n🍔 Delicious food options from Smashville Food Truck\n🛍️ Craft fair featuring artisan jewelry\, home goods\, & more\n🎈 Kid-friendly activities (Scavenger hunt & potting station)\n🤠 Mechanical bull riding for the adventurous\n🍃 Appalachian Standard will have their hemp/CBD products available\nWith attendance typically reaching 600-900 visitors\, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help with parking availability.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/plant-sale-4th-annual-spring-fling-at-ross-farm/
LOCATION:Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse)\, 91 Holbrook Road\, Candler\, 28715
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ross Farm":MAILTO:heather@ross.farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250409T164423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T192710Z
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SUMMARY:7th Avenue Street Fest
DESCRIPTION:7th Avenue Street Fest – is a community celebration marking the grand reopening of 7th Avenue following the completion of the highly anticipated streetscape project. The event will take place on Saturday\, May 3\, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, and will coincide with Opening Day of the Hendersonville Farmers Market.   \nThe 7th Avenue Street Fest will feature live music from The Stipe Brothers\, along with local vendors\, craft beverages\, family activities\, the unveiling of the 2025 ArtScape Banners and more. Community members and visitors are invited to explore the beautifully redesigned street\, enjoy an afternoon of entertainment\, and support local businesses and makers. Remarks and a ribbon cutting will take place at 2pm on the street.   \nThe streetscape project includes expanded sidewalks\, new landscaping\, lighting\, and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance walkability\, accessibility\, and the overall experience of visiting the 7th Avenue District.  \nThe Hendersonville Farmers Market will kick off the day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM with dozens of regional vendors offering fresh produce\, baked goods\, crafts\, and more at the Historic Train Depot.  \nAttendees are encouraged to make a day of it — start the morning at the Farmers Market and stick around for an afternoon of live music\, delicious food\, and family fun at the Street Fest.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/7th-avenue-street-fest/
LOCATION:7th Avenue\, 300 7th Avenue E\, Hendersonville\, 28792
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Hendersonville Community Development Downtown Division":MAILTO:info@downtownhendersonville.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250414T202306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143637Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Resonance: Icons as Windows Between Worlds
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon with Icon Writer Melissa Moss at the Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina \nThe Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina invites you to a special gathering featuring traditional icon writer Melissa Moss. This presentation explores the ancient practice of icon writing as a form of sacred meditation and a bridge between the visible and invisible realms. \nThe exhibition takes place on Saturday\, May 3 from 1-5 pm at the Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina\, 4 Richmond Ave\, Asheville\, NC 28806\, with Melissa’s talk  between 3-4pm. The exhibition will continue on Sunday\, May 4 from 12-4 PM. \nIcons have served as spiritual tools for centuries\, inviting viewers into contemplative states beyond ordinary consciousness. As Melissa explains\, “Icons can be instruments for the transmission of faith. Some people consider iconography to be the 5th gospel\, a translation of scripture rather than ‘art\,’ although the translation is in imagery rather than the written word.” \nThrough this presentation\, participants will: \nWitness the techniques and materials of traditional icon writing\nExplore how icons function as “windows into heaven”\nLearn how the practice of icon writing involves “praying with each brushstroke\,” creating a unique form of meditation\nExperience a collection of Melissa’s completed icons \nAfter Melissa’s talk\, there will be a showing of a short video of a talk by Icon scholar Richard Temple\, from the recent Harvard Divinity School conference on Gurdjieff. In ‘Icons are Cosmic Diagrams\,’ Temple offers a meditation on how icons illustrate “the energetic encounter of the higher and lower forces” in the human being\, with their balanced compositions reflecting the inner harmony of their creators in ways that illustrate the principles of both Christian  mysticism and the Gurdjieff Work. \nGallery Exhibition and Purchase Opportunity:\nVisitors will have the opportunity to view a gallery display of Melissa’s original icons; these sacred works will be available for purchase. Additionally\, greeting cards featuring Melissa’s icons will be available for purchase in beautifully presented boxed sets\, making them perfect gifts for those interested in spiritual imagery. \nThe talk offers a rare opportunity to understand how ancient spiritual practices can speak to contemporary seekers. As we explore icons as windows between worlds\, we may discover new ways of seeing—both outwardly and within ourselves. \nNo prior knowledge of liturgical Christian traditions or Gurdjieff’s ideas is required.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sacred-resonance-icons-as-windows-between-worlds/
LOCATION:4 Richmond Ave Asheville\, NC 28806\, 4 Richmond Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gurdjieff Foundation of WNC":MAILTO:zoecarnate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210412
CREATED:20250407T195403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160623Z
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 7: Tall Tales
DESCRIPTION:Darko Butorac\, conductor \nTIME FOR THREE\nRanaan Meyer\, double bass\nNick Kendall\, violin\nCharles Yang\, violin \nMusic possesses an almost magical ability to tell stories. It can paint vivid images of far off lands\, enchanted forests\, fairy tale villages\, the timeless battle between good and evil — all without a single spoken word. Step into the enchanted world of German legends\, filled with tales of mysterious swan knights\, magic bullets\, and mischievous tricksters. Then\, delve into the otherworldly Contact; inspired by the idea of interstellar communication\, this jazzy\, bluegrass-infused\, and ethereal concerto for trio was collaboratively written with and for Time For Three. \nWeber: Overture from Der Freischütz\nPuts: Contact\nWagner: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin\nStrauss: Till Eulenspiegel
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-orchestra-masterworks-7-tall-tales/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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