The Laurel of Asheville

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Darko Butorac, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano
The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend Emanuel Ax, Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony, and a stirring new commission by Asheville Symphony musician Amber Ferenz honoring the heroes who led us through our darkest hour.
Ferenz: The Things We Say to Death
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Stand Up Comedy w/Next Stop Comedy
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden, 28704
Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you’re a die-hard comedy fan, or you’re just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won’t want to miss.

Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Hendersonville Theatre welcomes Blair Crimmins & The Hooker as September’s intimate HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert! Blair Crimmins & The Hookers bring the magic of 1920s ragtime and Dixieland jazz to life with a touch of rock and roll.
Starting his music career in Atlanta, Georgia, Crimmins set out with a mission: to introduce the sounds of classic American jazz to new audiences. Playing small rock clubs around the Southeast, he developed a style that is deeply rooted in the past yet undeniably contemporary. Today, the band’s electrifying performances have captivated audiences across the U.S. and abroad, including tours in Italy and festival stages alongside renowned acts like Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Old Crow Medicine Show.
A multi-instrumentalist on guitar, banjo, and piano, Crimmins writes songs and intricate arrangements for a classic New Orleans horn section, featuring trumpet, clarinet, and trombone. His debut release, The Musical Stylings Of, became a college radio sensation on WRAS Atlanta, making him the station’s most requested artist. In 2012, Crimmins showcased his versatility by composing the full score for the independent short film Old Man Cabbage. His lyrical ingenuity earned him the title of Best Songwriter in Creative Loafing’s Best of ATL issue in 2013.
Crimmins’ discography reflects his wide-ranging talent and relentless creativity. His album Sing-A-Longs! earned him a nomination for Best Jazz Artist at The Georgia Music Awards. Subsequent releases include the critically acclaimed You Gotta Sell Something (2017), a children’s album titled All Aboard (2019), and the innovative Okay Boom! (2021), which features swinging covers of favorites ranging from Louis Armstrong to David Bowie. Each project showcases his ability to blend vintage influences with modern flair, keeping the spirit of ragtime alive for audiences of all ages.
Whether performing at festivals, intimate venues, or international stages, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers deliver unforgettable, high-energy shows that honor the legacy of ragtime and jazz while adding their own daring, youthful edge. With a mix of original songs, masterful arrangements, and a stage presence that oozes charisma, Crimmins is not only reviving the genre—he’s redefining it.
Swing into the world of Blair Crimmins & The Hookers and experience a revival of ragtime like never before. You can learn more about the band at blaircrimminsandthehookers.com.

Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy
2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites!
This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy
ages 18+
doors at 7:30, show at 8pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

Tunnel Studios Inaugural Open Studio Event
2025-09-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Tunnel Studios, 940 Tunnel Road, Asheville, 28805
Tunnel Studios, a new artist studio collective and gallery space in East Asheville, will open its doors to the public on Sunday, September 21, from 12–6 p.m. for its first Open Studio event. Located at 940 Tunnel Road, the historic building was originally constructed in 1948 by jewelry maker Stuart Nye, who also built the Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery next door, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
The event will feature the work of eleven artists in residence, including Katherine Caldwell (woven wheat), Sarah Carawan (mixed media), Lissa Friedman (oil paintings), Mitch Kolbe (oil paintings), Elizabeth Walton (jewelry), Deb Kolp (painting and mixed media), Aaron Rose (textiles), Chelsey Noel (mixed media and textiles), Wren Ribble (mixed media), Elena Ribble (jewelry), and Jude Stuecker (textiles).
Tunnel Studios is the result of a unique collaboration between neighbors and friends. Co-owners Jude Stuecker and Paul Dixon are married, as are fellow co-owners Will Eccleston and Allison Williams. The four decided to embark on the renovation project together, unified by their shared interest in preserving Asheville’s craft history and providing more space for artists to work and connect. All four owners have brought their own specific skills to the project, sharing the burden in a way that feels equitable and inspiring.
“I really loved the building and the history of it,” said Stuecker, “specifically Stuart Nye’s role in the craft scene in Asheville starting in the 1920s and ’30s. The building was designed for making art, and I wanted to preserve its use and intention. I also thought we could bring more of the art scene to East Asheville and provide opportunities to artists who needed spaces, specifically those who were displaced during Helene.”
Dixon emphasized the architectural importance of the structure. “I was drawn to the building’s style of ‘Rustic Modernism’ and its role in Asheville’s craft history,” Dixon said. “Preserving this space for creative work just felt like the right thing to do.”
“I was excited to join Jude and Paul in this endeavor as it is an opportunity for us to connect with and even add to the creative community in Asheville,” said Williams. “I have loved being a part of it all and seeing the space evolve into what it is now.”
Eccleston adds, “When I think about all of the things this building could’ve become, it feels good to be a part of making it Tunnel Studios.”
Artists also share a deep enthusiasm for their new space. Jeweler Elizabeth Walton said, “Moving into this studio is particularly special to me because I did a summer internship for Stuart Nye Jewelry when I was 14. Getting to move into this building now with my own jewelry business feels so full circle. The building has so much history both personally and communally and I hope to carry that spirit forward through the growth I anticipate happening as a result of being part of Tunnel Studios.”
For painter Mitch Kolbe, this will be the first time in decades that he has had a working studio outside of his home. “It will be nice to once again have a space that is large enough that I can do both painting and sculpting in the same space,” he said. “We are even planning to use the front room as a little show space for those artists that are interested in a little retail store. The possibilities are endless really and I’m so grateful that this historical gem in East Asheville was saved as a real working artist space.”
Wheat weaver Katherine Caldwell reflects on the building’s legacy. “I love that it has always been used—in fact was designed—for craft work,” Caldwell said. “Although we are creating different things in different ways, I love that the vibe has always been to maintain a business from working with one’s hands. There is so much history of steady handiwork there. To me it is a testimony to the focus being on the daily work going on inside and not the trappings of trendy stylings to work environment. Everything is simply functional, like a muted canvas for which creative work can be done without distraction or interruption.”
The public is invited to tour the studios, meet the artists, and view a wide range of artwork during the September 21 event.
Event Details:
Tunnel Studios Open Studio
Sunday, September 21, 12–6 p.m.
940 Tunnel Road, East Asheville
For more information, find @tunnelstudiosavl on Instagram.

Friends of Music and the Arts Presents Amber Joy Koeppen – Award Winning Harpist
2025-09-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Parish Hall – St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 28731
FLAT ROCK, N.C. — Amber Joy Koeppen brings her angelic harp playing to St. John in the Wilderness Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. for a free concert in the spacious Parish Hall at 1905 Greenville Highway across from the church in Flat Rock. Handicapped accessibility and free parking are available. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Friends of Music and the Arts Series.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible has numerous references to harp music which has been said to have healing properties. One of the oldest musical instruments in the world, the harp originated in Mesopotamia more than 2,000 years ago.
Classically trained, Amber Joy Koeppen mastered the modern harp more than 20 years ago, winning First Place in the Rosen-Schaffer Competition for Young and Emerging Artists. She has continued to receive many awards for her solo concert performances while also performing with the New York City Ballet, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Teaching children and Adults in her private music studio enables Amber Joy to share her passion for artistic excellence and creativity with her students who are also award-winning active musicians. In addition to her promotion of arts education, she currently serves as Director for Appalachian State’s Community Music School providing musical education in the North Carolina High Country in partnership with Hayes School of Music.
The September 21 concert will feature an afternoon of harp music highlighting works of composers such as Gliere, Piazzolla, Debussy, Salzedo and more.
Harpist Amber Koeppen will share an eclectic collection of some of her favorite works for solo harp and will also be joined by two special guest students for the incredible experience of hearing three harps playing together. Come enjoy an engaging concert full of great music and interesting stories.
For more information visit www.stjohnflatrock.org

Vishwas R. Gaitonde Book Launch
2025-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
This event is co-sponsored by Orison Books and The Great Smokies Writing Program
Join UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program and Asheville-based publisher Orison Books to celebrate the release of Vishwas R. Gaitonde’s debut story collection, On Earth as It Is in Heaven. Selected by David Heska Wanbli Weiden as the winner of The Orison Fiction Prize, On Earth as It Is in Heaven is a globe-spanning story collection that demonstrates what connects us all, no matter where we’re from or where we find ourselves.
“It is indeed a pleasure to welcome this fantastic new voice in world literature.” —David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter Counts
“On Earth as It Is in Heaven is an absorbing and deeply pleasurable collection.” —Margot Livesey, author of The Road from Belhaven
“Vishwas R. Gaitonde is a precise, patient writer, meticulously and beautifully exploring the lives that populate On Earth as It Is in Heaven with care. In his hands, the characters are given what we all need: grace.” —Sameer Pandya, author of Our Beautiful Boys
FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

RAD Comedy with Ryan Brown and Friends
2025-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have NC favorite Ryan Brown and a few of his very silly friends!!
Ryan Brown is a comedian and writer raised in North Carolina, where he’s currently based after 8 years of living and performing in NYC. His jokes combine an analytical worldview with child-like curiosity to create something equal parts insightful and ridiculous. In New York, Ryan was a regular performer at clubs around the city and can now be seen performing across the southeast and all over the country. In November 2023 he released his debut album, Adopted by the Internet. Ryan’s also been featured in numerous festivals including the New York, Cape Fear, Asheville and Oak City comedy festivals. Beyond stand up, he’s found success applying his skillset to the world of advertising, creating content for major brands like Denny’s, PUMA, Netflix, Morgan Stanley, Bojangles, Lenovo and more.
featuring Aaron Naylor, Danny Felix and Clay Jones
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light, Honoring the Shadows
2025-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Kanuga, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, 28739
Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth with nature crafting, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m., and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening, attendees are invited to linger over a cup of tea and reflect on the coming fall season. Bring your own mat, blanket and camp chair. Cost: $18 (plus tax and fees). 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Sparky’s Bardega, 23 Broadway St., Asheville, 28801
Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky’s Bardega!
Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians
Anyone is welcome to participate
Full bar and more snacks than you could dream of
Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
no cover, tips appreciated
all ages welcome, adult content warning

The Asheville Business Summit
2025-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
A event where entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers gather to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
Together, we’ll rise to meet challenges, rebuild stronger post-crisis, and shape the future of business in our mountain region and beyond.
It will be a day of high-impact keynotes, panels, and breakouts focused on growth, leadership, innovation, and business strategy. Up to 500 attendees.
Breakout sessions, 50 – 300 participants.

A Year of Healing: A Gathering for Grounding, Wellness & Community One Year After Helene
2025-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Asheville Salt Cave, 16 North Liberty St, Asheville, 28801
We are here to ground in together and heal our community.
Deep breaths inside the salt caves
Sip on some of our house blended herbal teas
Enjoy a 10 minute massage
Candling lighting ceremony
Rose Rooted Elixir bar- Elixir for sale
Walk our labyrinth and slow down in the gardens
15% OFF in our gift shop
Sliding Scale $20-$40+ Pay at the door! Please bring clean socks!
No appointment needed

"The Shark is Broken" at NC Stage
2025-09-24 - 2025-10-12 | North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, 28801
Wed-Sun September 24th – October 12th
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:30pm
Fridays, Sundays: 2:00pm
The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian), Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.
Regular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)
Student Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC, 28801
Asheville Resilience!
On Sept. 27th, it will be one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. The most deadliest and devastating storm ever! We are almost one year in three days that Asheville is bouncing back in many ways! In Asheville, NC many roads and neighborhoods have been cleaned up, rebuilding of many homes and communities have taken place and shops and stores are open! Many of our dancers showed up to the 5Rhythms® practice on Weds nights when we had water restrictions. Homewood provided a portable water station and hand sanitizer was provided for us to wash our hands. I am so appreciative for our dance community members to show up in this way! Asheville and our 5Rhythms® practice have been able to adapt and bounce back in many ways. We ought to be proud and appreciative of our resilience. Join us in this movement exploration. We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth!
About 5Rhythms®
Created 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.
About Karen:
5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and Body!
Dance movement timeline:
Doors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.
5 PM: Warm-up, Meditative stretching and dancing.
5:45 PM: Doors Close, Opening circle
Demonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness.
6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

Career and Internship Fair at UNC Asheville
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:30 | UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room, One University Hts., Asheville, 28804
Join us for the Career and Internship Fair this Fall on September 25 from 11:30am -1:30pm. This event is part of UNC Asheville’s Helene Symposium, a three day event commemorating the 1 year anniversary of the hurricane. As part of the “rebuilding” theme, we are proud to offer the Career and Internship Fair as an opportunity for employers to rebuild their operations with UNC Asheville students and alumni! Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 20 employees impacted by the storm can qualify for a special discount.
Employers can email hirebulldogs@unca.edu for more information about recruiting options, and the event is open to the public.

Call for Art - Old Fort Rising
2025-09-25 14:00 - 18:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
This show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening
of the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene, in which Old Fort suffered
greatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While
we won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort, this exhibit will celebrate
our rebirth. Local businesses and residents have come a long way in a year.
We have been blessed with donations and countless volunteer hours. It is time
to celebrate our town’s rebirth. Let your art reflect the vibrancy of this renewal!

Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave - September 25th
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Asheville Salt Cave, 16 North Liberty St, Asheville, 28801
We’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes, your instructor Ceiara, will guide you through gentle, mindful movements will guide your awareness back to the present, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck overlooking downtown and the beautiful mountains. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice on the deck —unraveling tension in the body, quieting the mind, and setting the tone for a sweet, restful sleep. Props (yoga blocks, straps, and blankets) are provided. Space is limited to just 10 participants, so reserve your spot today. You are welcome to slowly stroll the meditation gardens and labyrinth before or after our time together. Please bring your own mat or we will have them provided.

RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos
2025-09-25 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 Matt Cobos from Denver!
Matt Cobos is a one-dude party from Denver, Colorado. His rapid, punchy style, and kick-ass attitude quickly gets audiences onboard and ready to party. He also says “dude” and “hell yeah” WAY too much.
Matt has opened for Frankie Quiñones, Melissa Villaseñor, Josh Blue, Sam Tallent, Adam Cayton-Holland, and more. He has also been on the Moontower Comedy Festival, High Plains Comedy Festival, and is a Paid Regular at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver. Matt also co-hosts the comedy show Thick Skin with Mike Stanley, and the podcast “Cobos Patrick Podcast” with Patrick Richardson.
Overall, Matt Cobos is just a rad dude with a rad ‘tude and he just wants to party with you. Hell yeah, dude!
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 2025
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | OLLI at UNC Asheville – Reuter Center, One University Heights, Asheville, 28804
The ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history.
The format is designed to be interdisciplinary, with sessions that will include panels, presentations, performances, and workshops. BMC itself was a uniquely interdisciplinary organization, generating output from its faculty and students that often involved the melding of the visual, performing, and literary arts. Each year, conference participation reflects this; past presentations have explored wide-ranging, fruitful intersections such as (to name just a few of the most recent examples) how Charles Olson’s “projectivist” poetics inspired works on the stage and screen; the influence of choreographer Merce Cunningham on Abstract Expressionist painters trained at BMC such as Pat Passlof and James Bishop; the photography of poet-publisher-artist Jonathan Williams; the path from BMC’s first Summer Institute in honor of Arnold Schoenberg, to the design and philosophy of contemporary summer arts programs today; a performance connecting Ruth Asawa’s sculpture to contemporary dance; and a workshop offering attendees the opportunity to weave on looms with found materials, as Anni Albers’ BMC students did.
The conference is hosted annually in the fall. ReVIEWING 15 will take place September 26 – 28th, 2025, presented in conjunction with BMCM+AC’s fall 2025 exhibition, Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College, organized by Jeff Arnal, curator, and Adolfo Alzuphar, curatorial assistant. Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. The exhibition will feature visual and time-based artworks that echo BMC’s innovative spirit from 1933 to 1957 including historical and contemporary works, interactive installations, performances, and immersive experiences that bring the past into conversation with the present.
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Keynote Speaker: Debra McCall
Debra McCall is a dance historian, choreographer, Certified Movement Analyst, and performer best known for her reconstructions of Oskar Schlemmer’s 1920s Bauhaus Dances. Recipient of fellowships from the NEA and the NEH, she also received the Rome Prize in Design from the American Academy in Rome and a Fulbright-Nehru Professional and Academic Excellence Award for her documentation of medieval reliefs of sacred dancers at the Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. McCall served on the graduate faculties of New York University and Pratt Institute where she was Mellon Lecturer. Her Bauhaus work has been presented in a variety of venues including Performa 09, Artissima 17 Torino, and Harvard University’s The Bauhaus and Harvard: 100 years.

Black Mountain Blues
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-29 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
The Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will take place in downtown Black Mountain, NC across multiple venues. In addition to live music, Black Mountain Blues® will feature panel discussions, open blues jams, and educational opportunities. The 2025 Festival will donate 50% of net proceeds to hurricane Helene recovery.

Jonas Gerard Fall 2025 Archive Auction
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-10-05 20:00 | Online
In honor of the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene flood, Jonas Gerard Fine Art is pleased to announce its second Online Auction this fall. Jonas Gerard’s voluminous personal and professional archives are in the process of being digitized and preserved, and we are thrilled to share more special items from this collection. Discover original and unique items including rare ink drawings, work on paper studies, sculptures, tiles, artist tools, studio clothing, fun memorabilia, and a dazzling selection of finished flood-restored paintings.

43rd September Spectacular - Charming Chalcedony
2025-09-26 10:00 - 2025-09-29 17:00 | HCGMS, 2025 Spartanburg Hwy, Flat Rock, 28726
Join us for this exciting annual event at a new location! Rare minerals, exquisite jewelry, gems & more. Club Demo/Displays of lapidary arts and geology. You will have a Gem-tastic time with our members and +16 vendors in two rooms! Raffles, door prizes, the Wheel of Fortune, plus activities for young visitors.

Home Decor & Vintage Pop Up at SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS
2025-09-26 16:30 - 18:00 | SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804, 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Join us for an Open Studio and Pop Up Shop featuring vintage clothing from
@Sure, Please
@Lucca Collective
@GennyPop Vintage
in addition to home decor and accessories from @LOOM Imports
We’re excited to show you the updated shared studio, which you can follow at IG @Sharedlanguage
115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin NC 28804
Friday, September 26
4-6:30pm
Additional parking at Woodfin Elementary

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton
2025-09-26 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 and hosted by Leicester’s own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Piere Guyton from Atlanta!!!
Piere Guyton is a forrmer Resident Comedian at “The Laughing Skull Lounge”, Seen on “Underground Comics Of Atlanta”, Performed multiple times at “The Laugh Factory/Chocolate Sundaes” in L.A, has a Comedy Album on all streaming platforms titled “With One R”, has headlined shows all over.
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!
2025-09-26 19:30 - 23:30 | Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail, 6059 Union Grove Church Rd, Seagrove, 27341
Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction!
Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet!
Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet!
Prepare to be thoroughly spooked at our one-of-a-kind backwoods themed haunted attraction that will leave you trembling in fear.
With over 1 mile of hair-raising attractions set in the most haunting woods, you’ll be pushed to your limits as you navigate through the scariest scenes you’ve ever encountered. But that’s not all! Join us other additional attractions on our property, including the Killers Inc. Paranormal Murder Mystery Escape Room and UV Glow In The Dark Gel Blaster battles!
Plus, enjoy live Bands on select nights in October! Ready to face your fears head-on? Visit us at 6059 Union Grove Church Road, Seagrove N.C 27341, and remember to bring $5 for parking.
Don’t miss out on this ultimate backwoods horror adventure! Get your tickets now and prepare for the scare of a lifetime!
Get your tickets now and prepare for the scare of a lifetime!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Sep 26, 2025 to Nov 1, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 7:30pm – 11:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Hendersonville Farmers Market - Meet the Chef with Caffe REL
2025-09-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Historic Train Depot, 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792, United States
Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong
A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Join us from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a celebration of food, farms, and family in a lively community atmosphere.

Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe's Eyes
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Step into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel.
The tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will stroll through downtown exploring sites connected to Wolfe’s life.
Throughout the walk, our guide will share excerpts from Wolfe’s writings, anecdotes about his life, and insights into early 20th century Asheville. Roughly 90 minutes, the tour will finish at the First Presbyterian Church, where our guide will be happy to chat and answer questions with anyone who wants to learn more!

Fusing Bottle Bonanza
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Glass Studio Opening~ September 27
The new Glass Studio at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is a place to learn and create stained glass and fused art glass. Students have the use of a glass kiln, cutting room and hand tools. Glass supplies are also available for purchase for those interested in independent study.
Fusing Bottle Bonanza:
Create a beautiful slumped bottle for $15. Classes at 10, 11, 2 and 3 are first come first served. There will also be demonstrations on how to embellish your bottle. All proceeds will help support the glass studio.

Weaverville Strong: A Celebration of Resilience and Recovery from Hurricane Helene
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville, 28787
September 27, 2025, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area, including our cherished, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you to celebrate Weaverville’s remarkable resilience and rebirth made possible since then by all the tireless efforts of our town emergency and public works staff, merchants and neighbors helping neighbors. Please save that date on your calendars for the first annual Weaverville Strong Event from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lake Louise Park.
Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons, Buncombe County Commissioner Amanda Edwards (scheduled to appear) and our own Dry Ridge Historian Judy Craggs will present brief remarks, followed by an advance look at the framework of the new Reems Creek mill wheel, currently pending completion 150 years after its original installation by the Robinson Family. And don’t miss out on delicious pizza from Blue Mountain and pastries from Well Bred, while they last!
We hope to see you there!
