The Laurel of Asheville

Chuck Brodsky
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking, and sometimes challenge what needs to be challenged. They’re sworn to tell the truth.
Over the past 29 years Chuck has performed at festivals and in concerts all across the USA, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, England, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Wales, and the Shetland Islands of Scotland. He’s performed three times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and 22 of his Baseball story songs have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame’s sound recording library.

The Acting Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2026-01-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Risa Brainin
Fri, Jan 23 • 8 pm
In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates chaos for four young lovers and a troupe of amateur actors in an enchanted forest. Bursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem, this transformation comes to life with an electric cast of New York-based artists.
Connect with the artists in a preshow discussion.
Spotlight on A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Artistic Director Kent Gash calls it “the most popular “ROM-COM” of all time!”
Audiences will hear Puck’s famous quote, “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
The play centers around four rebellious teenage lovers who run away from home and end up in a wild and uproarious adventure
The Acting Company won the 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theater
Founded by Juilliard legends John Houseman and Margot Harley, the company launched careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, and more

Make Asheville’s Longest Fabric Snake: A Fundraiser for ReMix It
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
ReMix It, Asheville’s future creative reuse center is inviting the community to help create Asheville’s largest fabric snake! Each ticket includes a 10×10 fabric square that participants will personalize at the event and return to be sewn live into one giant community art piece. The finished piece will first be displayed at the ArtsvilleUSA gallery space at the Ferguson Family YMCA in celebration of Earth Day before moving to its permanent home hanging from the rafters in ReMix It’s future storefront. All proceeds support the launch of Asheville’s first nonprofit creative reuse center.
Special thanks to The RAD Brew Co. for hosting us!

AmiciMusic presents "JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the 'Jew'di"
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

Dinner Under Dinos
2026-01-24 17:30 - 20:30
Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out
Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS!
This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and an optional kid-friendly movie. Parent drop-off begins at 5:30 with a pickup time between 8:30-9:00, plenty of time for you to enjoy a meal and get in a little shopping!
Dinner Under Dinos is for children 5+. All children must be able to go to the bathroom independently. Children may also bring a cozy blanket, water bottle, snacks or an alternative meal. For more info contact edu@ashevillescience.org.
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm – Child(ren) must be picked up no later than 9:00pm; late fees apply after 9:00.
Age: 5+ * All children must be able to use the restroom independently to participate.

Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera
2026-01-24 19:30 | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
A new work that explores the unique and tragic conflicts faced by settlers of Western North Carolina during the Civil War. Set in rural Madison County, this opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence. Tracing a story that interweaves short stories and poetry of Ron Rash and based in part on true events, Shelton Laurel gives voice to a lesser-known but poignant chapter of Appalachian history. With music and libretto by WCU Professor Damon Sink, Shelton Laurel is a haunting meditation on loyalty, survival, and the brutal consequences of civil conflict. Get your tickets today to experience the world premier of this show.
We look forward to seeing you at Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. The WCU Fine Art Museum and BAC Concessions will be open one hour prior to the show.
Image courtesy of Hunter Library Special Collections, Western Carolina University.

BMCA Instructors Concert | Live Music in Black Mountain, NC
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
BMCA Instructors Concert in Black Mountain, NC | Live Music Featuring 8 Acclaimed Local Musicians
8 incredible musicians for 1 great night of music!
The BMCA instructors are back for another performance! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts rings in the new year with our annual Instructors Concert on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 pm. BMCA is blessed to work with many wonderful professional musicians through our Junior Appalachian Musicians program and private lessons. We love to highlight their great talent with a yearly concert. You’ll experience a variety of music from several different genres as instructors perform individual and collaborative pieces. Appearing in this year’s concert will be Clarke Williams, Maddy Mullaney, Travis Stuart, Nathan Vargos and Cary Fridley from our Junior Appalachian Musicians program, as well as private lesson instructors Alison Adams (voice), Joel Ragan (piano), and Evan Martin (guitar). Join us in celebrating the wonderful musicianship that lives here at BMCA. Grab some friends and get your tickets now!
Saturday, January 24 • 7:30pm
Tickets $20

AmiciMusic presents "JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the 'Jew'di"
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Asheville Jewish Community Center, 256 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Cowboy Judy / Kellin Watson & The Feelgood
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Mark your calendar for a special Co-Headlining event Saturday, Jan 24th … 2 shows for one ticket. Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30
Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30
Cowboy Judy is fronted by longtime regional favorites Amanda Anne Platt, Amber Sankaran, Dulci Ellenberger, and Melissa Hyman. The band formed in Asheville in 2009 after playing together in a women’s songwriting showcase, and has evolved over the past 16 years into a life-affirming, hilarious and soul-stirring sisterhood. Cowboy Judy – WNC’s premiere Country-Motown supergroup – features fluid harmonies, superb songwriting, and charisma to spare. Get ready to laugh, cry, and dance the night away with your 4 extremely silly, terribly talented new besties.
Kellin Watson brings her dynamic, genre-blending sound to the stage with a style that effortlessly weaves blues, pop, folk, and soul. An internationally-touring singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC, Kellin draws deeply from her Appalachian roots, infusing every performance with both power and vulnerability.
Her national television debut on CMT’s Big Break introduced her to audiences across the country, where she was selected by award-winning country artist Sara Evans from a group of standout Western North Carolina performers. Since then, Kellin has continued to expand her impact in the world of TV and film, with her music featured on The Good Wife (CBS), Degrassi: The Next Generation, GMC’s Trinity Goodheart, and in commercial sync placements around the globe.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of Western North Carolina’s most compelling voices.

Don't Tell Comedy, River Arts District
2026-01-24 20:00 - 21:30 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…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.
Secret Comedians.
No 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!
You 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.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, 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.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

The Acting Company presents Great Expectations
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
By Nikki Massoud
From the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by Devin Brain
Sat, Jan 24 • 8 pm
Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that made Dickens popular, this fast-paced adaptation is filled with unexpected hilarity, escaped prisoners, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence. This gripping rise from hardship to high society will enthrall audiences of all ages.
Connect with the artists in a preshow discussion.
Spotlight on Great Expectations:
This touring production is the World Premiere of the adaptation by Nikki Massoud
Famous adaptations include the 1998 movie starring Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow and the 2023 BBC series starring Olivia Colman as the infamous Miss Havisham
Artistic Director Kent Gash notes the production boasts “the fast-paced excitement of melodrama, complete with surprises and plot twists”
The Acting Company won the 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theater
Founded by Juilliard legends John Houseman and Margot Harley, the company launched careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, and more

AmiciMusic presents "JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the 'Jew'di"
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Agudas Israel Congregation, 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, 28739

Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026
2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Eulogy at Burial Beer Company, 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, 28801
New Year – New Jokes
First Jokes is a show featuring 25 of Asheville’s best comedians sharing the first jokes they have written in 2026!
All new jokes for a new years
Hosted by Ryan Brown
Featuring Aaron Naylor, Amanda Neal, Austin Elfers, Ben Gibson, Ben Jennings, CJ Green, Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, Derek Boskovich, Isaac Truman, Jason Reel, Jordan Ballard, Julia Macias, Larry Griffin, Linday Barsi, Min McWilliams, Ryan Cox, Ryan Gordon, Sarah Love, Zandra Johnson and more!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating*
20% of ticket sales will be going to BeLoved Asheville
*premium seating is the front three rows
Refund Policy: no refunds within 48 hours of the start of show or after

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel
2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series.
From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash to the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the rich, intimate sound of a chamber orchestra.

"Jeeves In Bloom" at NC Stage
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-22 | North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, 28801
Join NC Stage Jan. 28th – Feb. 22nd for Jeeves In Bloom by Margaret Raether, based on the writings of P.G. Wodehouse. The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. What starts as a plan to pair tongue-tied, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle and fanciful, poetry-loving Madeline Basset quickly goes awry. Soon, Bertie is fending off Madeline’s amorous advances, reluctantly participating in an attempted burglary, and fleeing attacks from a homicidal French chef. With the stakes this high, the solution must lie with the one and only Jeeves!
Regular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)
Student Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:30pm ; Sundays: 2pm
First two Fridays (30th & 6th): 7:30pm ; last two Fridays (13th & 20th): 2pm
Opening Week “Choose Your Price” Nights: January 28th – January 30th

An Artful Journey: Allan Rohan Crite's Urban Glory
2026-01-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Discover Urban Glory: An Insider’s Artful Journey into Allan Rohan Crite’s World
Travel to Boston’s vibrant art scene for a virtual exploration of Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory, a long-overdue retrospective honoring one of America’s most important artists. More than a painter, Crite was a historian, storyteller, and elder statesman of Boston’s African American community, capturing everyday neighborhood life alongside deeply spiritual themes. Led by art historian and curator Julianna Caro—who worked on this exhibition as a curatorial consultant—this morning lecture offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into Crite’s life, legacy, and enduring impact. Join us for an inspiring discussion, meaningful connection, and light refreshments at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Friday, January 30th, 10:30 – 12:00 Pm
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
$25 (All Refreshments Included)

Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
2026-01-30 11:00 - 2026-05-09 17:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore, who attended and graduated from Black Mountain College in the 1940s, made a career as a textile designer and educator while continuing to create weavings, fiber collages, artist books, and drawings. Her daughter Naomi creates colored clay objects that are tactile, useful, and visually complex. In the exhibition, the mesmerizing striations of color in Naomi Lindenfeld’s pottery are placed in dynamic conversation with her mother’s innovative textiles, mixed media collages, and drawings.
From Naomi Lindenfeld—
I grew up with my mother’s loom in our family’s living room. Not many years later I ended up with clay carving tools and a rolling pin in my own ceramics studio. The pairings of work in this show exemplify the influences of my mother’s work on me and have served as an opportunity to both grow creatively and to honor my mother and her life’s work.
I grew up hearing riveting stories of Black Mountain College, its avant-garde, experimental environment and brilliant, unique personalities. As well, I was exposed to many artists and craftspeople during my childhood and took my first pottery class with a friend of my mother’s. I responded to the immediacy of clay more than what appeared to be the tedium of threading warps on a loom. While working on a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry, I discovered the Japanese technique, Nerikomi, of layering colored clays to create patterns. I have been captivated by exploring many ways of working with colored clay ever since. I have also come to realize that my method of working with clay – the sense of movement, abstract graphic quality, nature-themed imagery and vivid color – echoes my mother’s textiles. In designing work for this show, I was first more drawn to my mother’s fiber collage work than her weavings, as a closer match for my own techniques and sensibilities. I later saw that the way I carve into the layers in two directions appears as woven fabric.
It was both fascinating and challenging to interpret a two-dimensional medium within a three-dimensional realm; to not just reproduce my mother’s ideas and imagery but to draw inspiration and design the pieces as my own. My hope is that my ceramics, while paying homage to my mother, stand on their own just as her fiber works do.
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ARTISTS
Lore Kadden Lindenfeld (1921 – 2010) emigrated with her family from Germany to the U.S. in 1938. After settling in a suburb of Boston, Lore worked to help support her family, earning fourteen dollars per week as a seamstress and sales clerk. She was the primary breadwinner for the family. She had previously studied fashion design in Germany and worked as a seamstress doing alterations and in various other jobs.
After enrolling in adult education classes at Harvard, she received a scholarship to study at Black Mountain College in 1945. She remained at BMC until she graduated in 1948. Lore studied textile design with Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Franziska Mayer as well as taking classes with mathematician Max Dehn, artist Josef Albers, and writer M.C. Richards.. Her training at BMC was integral to her development as a textile designer and her work in industrial textile production.
Inspired by the Alberses and the Bauhaus tradition, she worked as a textile designer for the New York fashion industry, followed by a career as a weaver, fiber collage artist, and as a weaving and art history teacher on the college level.
Naomi Lindenfeld has developed a line of colored clay works, intended for daily use as well as for gatherings and celebrations. Flowing movement is the main feeling that Naomi hopes to convey in her work. Her inspiration is drawn from her love of dance, patterns in the natural world that result from the movement of water and wind on materials like rock, wood, and shells. The colored clay technique allows one to work with colors while making a piece. Naomi loves to experiment with different color combinations to see how colors blend and contrast to create different moods.
She took her first pottery class at the age of 12, continuing to work in clay in high school, and finally earning a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry. Naomi has had the chance to share her enthusiasm of colored clay by teaching workshops at many craft institutes around New England, and since the fall of 1998, she has been the ceramics teacher at The Putney School. While being one of the founding members of the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potter’s collective, she now has her own home studio in West Brattleboro.
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RECEPTION AND TALK
Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2025 from 5:30–8pm.
On Saturday, January 31, 2025 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” talk about Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld and the artistic conversations between works in the exhibition.
Both events take place at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville, NC}. Free and Open to All.

OPENING RECEPTION: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
OPENING RECEPTION for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
January 30, 2026, 5:30–8pm | Free and Open to All
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC}
Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30–8pm.
About the exhibition: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
Lore Kadden Lindenfeld (1921 – 2010) emigrated from Germany to the US as a Jewish refugee in the late 1930s. She attended Black Mountain College from 1945-48 already equipped with sewing and embroidery skills. She was a student of both Josef and Anni Albers as well as Trude Guermonprez and Franziska Mayer, all of whom fled Europe like her. Inspired by the Alberses and the Bauhaus tradition, she worked as a designer for the New York textile industry. While there she met her husband-to-be, physicist Peter Lindenfeld at a John Cage “Happening” at the 8th Street Club. She went on to have a career as a weaver, fiber collage artist and as a college level weaving and art history teacher.
This exhibition presents the clay and mixed media work of Naomi Lindenfeld as she responded to a selection of her mother Lore’s innovative textiles. The opportunity allowed her to grow creatively and to honor her mother and her life’s work. The pieces created by mother and daughter function independently as well as in dynamic conversation with each other.
Naomi Lindenfeld reflects: I grew up with my mother’s loom in our family’s living room, hearing riveting stories of Black Mountain College, its avant-garde, experimental environment and brilliant, unique personalities. As well, I was exposed to many artists and craftspeople during my childhood. Not many years later I ended up with clay carving tools and a rolling pin in my own ceramics studio. I responded to the immediacy of clay and pursued it in college, earning a degree in ceramics. While there I discovered the Japanese technique, Nerikomi, of layering colored clays to create patterns. I have been captivated by exploring many ways of working with colored clay ever since. More recently I have been working with mixed media featuring the patterns of tea stains. Both my method of working with clay and the tea art have a sense of movement, abstract graphic quality, nature-themed imagery and vivid color that echo my mother’s textiles.
Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld exemplifies the generational impact of Black Mountain College’s remarkable legacy as a cultural melting pot and rigorous laboratory for creative experimentation. The College’s approach to education mixed freedom and responsibility with self-reliance and community. These ingredients co-mingled to create a spirit of exploration that can be shared, taught, and passed down from parent to child forever.

Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, live in Leicester
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cidery and Taproom, 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC!
Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed with clever wordplay, to create something some people like 90% of the time. Hopefully you’re in that club
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC, 28806
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Small snacks available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Outside snacks allowed.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…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.
Secret Comedians.
No 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!
You 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.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, 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.
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
PERSPECTIVES: Naomi Lindenfeld
January 31, 2026, 11am | Free and Open to All
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC}
On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” artist talk in BMCM+AC’s upstairs gallery. This event is presented in conjunction with the opening of Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition exploring artistic conversations between the work of Naomi Lindenfeld and her mother, BMC alum Lore Kadden Lindenfeld.
About Naomi:
Naomi has developed a line of colored clay items which are intended for daily use as well as for gatherings and celebrations. The technique involves layering colored clay into a block. Patterns are created by pressing tools down into the block and then slicing it, or rolling out the layered colored clay, carving away strips and rolling it flat again to create a multi-dimensional effect. The flat clay is then hand-constructed into pieces that are tactile, useful and decorative. In addition, Naomi throws the layered colored clay on a wheel to form the pieces. She then facets the sides to reveal an agate effect or deeply carves the surface. This reveals mesmerizing striations of color that result in a great sense of depth and movement to the pieces.
Flowing movement is the main feeling that Naomi hopes to convey in her work. Her inspiration is drawn from her love of dance, patterns in the natural world that result from the movement of water and wind on materials like rock, wood and shells. The colored clay technique allows one to work with colors while making a piece. Naomi loves to experiment with different color combinations to see how colors blend and contrast to create different moods.
Naomi took her first pottery class at the age of 12, continuing to work in clay in high school. She went on to earn a degree in ceramics from Boston University’s Program in Artisanry, a program designed to prepare students to be professional craftspeople. During her time at B.U. Naomi observed another student who was experimenting with colored clay. Although it was still a few years before she got involved with this technique herself, she began to be intrigued.
After college she worked for several potters and eventually had the chance to do some of her own work, which is when her experimentation with colored clay began. Naomi is one of the founding members in 1983 of the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potter’s collective. The combination of discovering the wonders of colored clay and forming the group studio helped her aspirations fall into place and connect the work with her heart.
Naomi has had the chance to share her enthusiasm of colored clay by teaching workshops at many craft institutes around New England, focusing on this technique. Since the fall of 1998 she is the ceramics teacher at The Putney School, a progressive boarding high school in Putney, Vt. with a strong arts program.

Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition
2026-01-31 17:00 - 21:00 | YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market Street, Asheville , 28801
The YMI Cultural Center will open Art Earth Soul Kollective, a multidisciplinary exhibition examining race, space, faith, and belonging in American life. The opening reception on Friday, January 31 will feature visual and sonic works, a live performance, and opportunities for informal conversation. The exhibition remains on view through March 20.
Opening Reception: Friday, January 31, 5–9 p.m.

Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
2026-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Eulogy at Burial Beer Company, 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!!
Corey’s love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey had already informed his teachers that he would be a comedian and didn’t ever consider another profession. At 16, he worked up the nerve to do his first open mic (lying about his age to be admitted into the club).
Corey spent the next decade hawking jokes in dingy bars and comedy clubs at night, then waking up to do random jobs to supplement his income. He was a house painter, retail associate, motorcycle salesman, urine sample collector, flower delivery boy, hotel maid, college textbook reseller, and hay bailer… at one point, he ran a family bakery with his mother and sister where he was considered the “Head Quiche Chef.”
In 2015 Corey traded in his chef’s hat for a full-time trucker hat. Under Corey’s trucker hat is a giant head, and under that are surprisingly thought-provoking rants on society, culture, and politics. His stand-up blends humor and common sense into a high-energy act full of silly physical comedy, recounting wild stories and emotionally-driven tangents.
Corey dreams of being in the small club of EGOT winners. His creative output is nearly insatiable and propelled by his passion for writing, performance, and silliness. Choosing to live in his hometown of Chickamauga, when Corey isn’t on the road touring internationally as part of the wellRED Comedy Tour, he takes hours-long walks through the woods, talks on the phone with his momma, and makes live videos to destigmatize mental health.
You can find daily videos and writing across Corey’s platforms. He makes viral character videos and political satire sketches, writes daily for his Substack subscribers, works on his upcoming second book, and produces more podcasts than you can count. Corey’s undeniable charm has garnered fans like Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Clinton, Leslie Jones, and Dave Bautista. His greatest honor has been connecting with people of all kinds, meeting fans on the road, and making his family proud, even if they cringe a little.
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
PREMIUM SEATING: $30.00
DAY OF: $25.00
ADVANCED: $20.00
– AGES 18+
– FULLY SEATED SHOW
– LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE*
*premium seating is the front three rows

An Evening With The Close
2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:00 | The White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Saturday January 31st 7:30 PM – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20.
About the artist:
The Close is a Nashville-based band known for their distinctive blend of alt-Country, Folk, and Americana. Formed by Lori J Rowton, Shannon Walker and James McKinney, The Close has quickly gained a reputation for their emotionally resonant lyrics, rich harmonies, and dynamic arrangements. Their sound is characterized by a seamless fusion of genres, creating a unique blend that is brought to life through the band’s intricate vocal arrangements and soulful performances, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original.
In a city renowned for its musical talent, The Close has carved out its own niche, earning praise from critics and fans alike. Their music is both beautiful and engaging, sophisticated and accessible, and delivers a captivating performance every time. Their live performances are always a joy to experience, while their commitment to crafting authentic, emotionally driven music sets them apart as one of Nashville’s most promising acts.
www.theclosemusic.com
www.youtube.com/theclose

February Art Classes
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
There are always exciting classes being offered at Arrowhead Gallery & Studio in Old Fort, NC.
. Check out our lineup for February! Easy exit #73 of I-40

Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: A "Groundhog Day" screening and discussion
2026-02-01 13:30 - 17:00 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
What can a decades-old rom-com/fantasy film about a rodent teach us about human moral development? Come for the laughs, stay for a discussion of this timeless mid-winter feast for the mind and heart, which legendary film theorist Stanley Cavell said would still be “cherished” 100 years after its inception. Together, we will view Groundhog Day, consider its deeper meaning, and dwell cozily in the details that add up to its transformative impact on its characters and audience alike.

RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta!
Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and has performed at the West End Comedy Festival.
featuring: Sarah Love, Derek Boskovich and more!
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
2026-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, NC, 28720, United States
Join us for one of our favorite days of the year! Chimney Rock’s hardworking woodchuck will make a prediction not only about how much more winter we will have, but who we will be the Super Bowl winner.

Toddler Dance Class: Arctic Animals for Ages 1.5–3 | Black Mountain Arts
2026-02-02 10:00 - 2026-03-09 10:30 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Explore Winter Fun & Movement with Your Little One – Grown-Up & Me Arctic Animals
Embark on a frosty, fun-filled adventure in Grown-Up & Me Dance: Arctic Animals! This class invites little explorers ages 1.5–3 and their trusted adults to groove, twirl, and wiggle through the magical world of polar bears, penguins, and snowy arctic friends. Children begin to strengthen their gross motor skills, discover rhythm and musicality, spark early language and listening abilities, and gently practice being part of a classroom environment. Every session is a joyful opportunity to bond, move, and imagine side by side, laying the foundation for confidence and creativity in future movement experiences.

Preschool Dance Class: Arctic Animals Ages 3–5 | Black Mountain Arts
2026-02-02 10:30 - 2026-03-09 11:00 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Leap, Glide, and Stomp Through Winter Fun – Morning Mini-Movers Arctic Animals
Bundle up for a frosty fun adventure in Morning Mini Movers: Arctic Animals! In this playful winter mini-mester, dancers aged 3–5 will leap like Arctic hares, glide like penguins, and stomp like snow-covered polar bears as they explore dance through an imaginative, snow-themed experience. Each class helps young movers develop coordination, rhythm, focus, and creativity while building confidence in a classroom setting. Along the way, they’ll practice social skills, teamwork, and independence—laying a strong foundation for future dance classes, sports, and all kinds of movement activities.
