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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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-3/
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:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250409T162340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T192718Z
UID:79358-1746284400-1746309600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:{Re}HAPPENING 13
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center board member Jolene Mechanic developed a fundraising idea that grew into the {Re}HAPPENING\, a dinner and performance event inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1\, considered by many to be the first Happening. For the first six years\, the Media Arts Project (MAP)\, an artist-run non-profit in Asheville\, collaborated to organize and produce the event with BMCM+AC. \nThe {Re}HAPPENING is a one-day event at the historic campus of Black Mountain College\, 20 minutes from Asheville. It is part art event\, part fundraiser\, and part community instigator\, providing a platform for contemporary artists to share their responses to the vital legacy of Black Mountain College by activating the buildings and grounds of the BMC campus with installations\, new media\, music\, and performance projects.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rehappening-13/
LOCATION:Camp Rockmont\, 375 Lake Eden Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center":MAILTO:info@blackmountaincollege.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250209T014614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T143901Z
UID:77851-1746298800-1746306000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Cee Cee James & The Mission of S.O.U.L.
DESCRIPTION:Cee Cee James and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews play all original songs in a passionate performance that will draw you in as Cee Cee wields her well honed lyrical and vocal craft of creating and giving from the depth of the life that she has lead. She has tasted tragedy\, addiction and abuse\, as well as the joy and depth of love gained and lost\, and this has opened her up to bringing the vulnerability of a fired and understanding heart to her performances.  \n​ \nTheir performances are filled with deep vulnerability\, laughter and guaranteed silliness as they weave together the stories of life in a way that they hope will bring you joy. \nMay 3 • 7pm \nTickets $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cee-cee-james-the-mission-of-s-o-u-l-2/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Center for the Arts\, 225 W. State Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250220T063007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T215651Z
UID:78146-1746298800-1746306000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Eyes Up Here Comedy Mother's Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! \nEyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. This month we are celebrating Mother’s Day!! \nages 18+\ndoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $18 GA\, $23 Premium Seating*\n*premium seating is table seating in the front three rows
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/eyes-up-here-comedy-mothers-day-edition/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Revenge\, 829 Riverside Drive\, 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:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250317T122252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T123716Z
UID:78692-1746300600-1746307800@thelaurelofasheville.com
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-3/
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:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250225T182150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T182150Z
UID:78280-1746302400-1746307800@thelaurelofasheville.com
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/gasparddancers/
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:20250503T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T233000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250416T014255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143644Z
UID:79549-1746309600-1746315000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Witching Hour\, dark and dirty comedy
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR Brewing \nThe Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 \nFood available before the show from Boy Howdy \nages 21+\nDoors at 9:30pm\, show at 10pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-witching-hour-dark-and-dirty-comedy-3/
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:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250317T122427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T122427Z
UID:78695-1746370800-1746370800@thelaurelofasheville.com
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-4/
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:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250330T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T210549Z
UID:79034-1746370800-1746378000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Season Finale: Sunday\, May 4th
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-sunday-may-4th/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Orchestra":MAILTO:info@blueridgeorchestra.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250422T204637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121050Z
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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-4/
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:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250220T122918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T215658Z
UID:78158-1746374400-1746379800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Thomas Keesecker\, Pianist
DESCRIPTION:FLAT ROCK\, N.C.   Just in time for May flowers\, Music & Arts Series of The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness presents a piano concert from composer and church musician Thomas Keesecker. The program features selections from Mr. Keesecker’s concert tour with performances taking place across the country. \nThe free concert in Flat Rock is set for Sunday afternoon\, May 4\, 2025 at four o’clock in the Parish Hall located at 1905 Greenville Highway across from the church.  \nSince 2017\, Mr. Keesecker has given at least 100 music performances of his piano music in churches on the West Coast to the East Coast\, and from Canada to Florida. \nMr. Keesecker is known for his sensitive\, delightful\, and meditative piano arrangements of hymns. At this concert\, participants will be able to sing along to some of them together\, as well as listen to his interpretations. The hymns will be interspersed with poetry by Mary Oliver and Wendell Berry\, two of the most beloved and profound poets of the 20th and 21st centuries. His music may be listened to on Amazon Music\, Spotify\, and YouTube.  \nAs a composer\, his 12th piano collection will be published by MorningStar Music. “I am blessed that several books are best-sellers. I will be featuring music from my collection Easter Hope this spring\,” said Mr. Keesecker. \nRecent concerts in Florida prompted these comments:   \n“Your playing is truly inspirational\, and I loved the format with the poetry readings intermingled with the commentary\, the humor\, and the phenomenal truly soul-stirring playing\,” said the Director of Music\, Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala\, FL \nAnother person said\, “I had an opportunity (and the delight) to be present for a Thomas Keesecker “informal piano concert” in Vero Beach\, FL. Across 90-minutes\, spirits were palpably salved and brightened by the intertwining mix of Tom’s music played\, humor offered\, poetry recited (Mary Oliver\, Wendell Berry\, Emily Dickinson\, and one other poet-I missed their name)\, stories shared\, all in a wondrous welcoming space. And\, we got to sing his jazz chorded arrangement of “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me.”\nHandicapped accessibility and free parking are available; donations will be gladly accepted for Music & Arts Series.  For more information please call the church office at 828-693-9783 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/thomas-keesecker-pianist/
LOCATION:Parish Hall – St. John in the Wilderness\, 1905 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, 28731
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music &amp%3B Arts Series":MAILTO:media@stjohnflatrock.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250416T121725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143651Z
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SUMMARY:Maya de Vitry Trio with special guest David Wimbish
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an outdoor concert at Olivette Farm featuring genre-bending artist Maya de Vitry and special guest David Wimbish. \n$25•KIDS ARE FREE•BYOB•BYOC (chair) \nMaya de Vitry weaves country\, folk\, rock\, and pop elements through her vibrant storytelling and her extraordinarily dynamic singing. Whether she is playing with her electric band in a bar or sharing a song on acoustic guitar at a folk festival\, there is an emotional immediacy and a striking magnetism in Maya’s music. She’s joined by Joel Timmons on guitar and harmonies and Rhees Williams on bass. \nDavid Wimbish delivers raw\, emotion-driven performances that match the depth of his songwriting. After 10 years playing as a band\, he’s been newly incarnated as a solo artist. “There’s a new life to this next chapter. I’m getting back to a more organic sonic footprint that’s more focused on serving the song. I returned to writing in a way that I hadn’t in a long time and stepping into a very honest space.”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/maya-de-vitry-trio-with-special-guest-david-wimbish/
LOCATION:Olivette Farm\, 172 Old Macedonia Rd\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250407T210240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160636Z
UID:79262-1746381600-1746390600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony Amadeus Festival - Pintxo Party With Katie Button
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to Spain for an evening of culinary storytelling with Chef Katie Button! Experience the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine through a parade of pintxos and small plates\, each thoughtfully paired with wines and craft beverages. Chef Button will share how food weaves together culture\, memory\, and community. Mingle\, feast\, and discover how each carefully crafted bite tells a story — connecting us to centuries of culinary tradition and to each other in this celebration of shared dining.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-amadeus-festival-pintxo-party-with-katie-button/
LOCATION:Events by Cúrate\, La Bodega\, 32 S Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Symphony":MAILTO:scungate@ashevillesymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250416T014445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143700Z
UID:79552-1746385200-1746392400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:RAD Comedy featuring Gabbie Watts
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Gabbie Watts from NYC!!! \nCombining dry wit with slapstick zaniness\, stand-up comic Gabbie Watts jokes about the hot button issues of the day through the lens of Doritos\, gay penguins\, and Ratatouille. \nShe’s performed at Flyover Comedy Festival\, Limestone Comedy Festival\, and 10k Laughs and featured at clubs like Dead Crow\, the Comedy Fort\, the Comedy Attic\, the Laughing Skull Lounge\, and the Comedy Catch. She was the winner of the 2023 “Queer of the Year” competition at the P3 Comedy Fest. \nGabbie hosts iHeart podcast American Filth\, where every week\, she tells a filthy story from American history. Her comedy songs are beloved by hordes of mentally ill adults on TikTok (RIP). Hear her debut half-hour “BOING” streaming on SiriusXM. \nages 18+\nDoors at 6:30pm\, show at 7pm \nTickets $15 advance\, $18 day of
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rad-comedy-featuring-gabbie-watts/
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:20250504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250416T014647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143709Z
UID:79555-1746385200-1746392400@thelaurelofasheville.com
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-8/
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:20250506T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250423T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T235506Z
UID:79829-1746509400-1746559800@thelaurelofasheville.com
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-2/
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:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T120645
CREATED:20250321T204755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T151023Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Vessels Exhibit with Ikebana Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition featuring three ceramic artists; Mathew Wheeler\, Lisa Gluckin and Beth Elliott\, will inhabit Mirrorball Gallery spaces during the month of May.  The exhibition opening days\, (May 7 & 8\, 4-6 pm) will include a live Ikebana demo event featuring seasoned Ikebana artist\, Sharon Nagayama\, from Spartanburg SC.  This exhibit and event are open and free to the public.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ceramic-vessels-exhibit-with-ikebana-demonstration/
LOCATION:Mirrorball Gallery\, 84 Pacolet St\, Tryon\, NC 28782\, Tryon\, 28782
ORGANIZER;CN="Mirrorball Gallery":MAILTO:hello@mirrorballgallery.com
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