The Laurel of Asheville

Annual Firefly Gathering 2024
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-21 | Wild Human Preserve, Green Mountain
Each summer hundreds of people come together in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina for the Annual Firefly Gathering, one of the largest earthskills gatherings in the country. Skilled instructors, artists, musicians, speakers and thinkers co-create this experience to expand our capacity to live well with one another and our beloved Earth.
With over 300 hundred diverse classes to choose from, days are focused on deepening our relationship with the wisdom and rhythms of nature. Both classes and youth programs dip into the deep wells of ancestral knowledge, inspiring learning, play, and sharing skills that all ages can integrate into our daily lives and communities.
Evenings are filled with live music, poetry, stories, dancing and drumming under the moon and stars, opportunities to connect, and of course–the fireflies–who dazzle us with their beautiful display of light as they find each other in the darkness! For many, coming to The Firefly Gathering is a life-changing experience that they return to year after year. Join us this year at the Wild Human Preserve in Green Mountain, NC. Head to www.fireflygathering.org/annual to learn more and get your passes today.

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2024-07-17 17:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Celebrate Summer: Are you having Fun in the Sun? Let’s explore with our bodies the joy of Summer! We can enjoy the heat and warmth of the Sun on our bodies. The Heat is On! Staccato Rhythm which is the beat and fire in your movement, body and life! We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28803, 5:00-6:45pm, $15-25 sliding scale, no one turned away! Brooke will greet you at the door!
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. Certified 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 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 the 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 7PM. 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 5Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

Ukulele Jam
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Asheville Music School, 10 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
This class is open to continuing ukulele students who have completed either a Level 1 or 2 class with Madelyn Ilana in the recent past, or have some experience on their instrument. This mini series will be a chance to continue playing some of our familiar tunes together over the summer, and to review the concepts we have been practicing in our group sessions. Come kick back and jam along!

The Blackout Diaries Comedy Show at The Pulp
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PULP Under The Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Chicago’s Funniest Interactive Standup show is back in Asheville Wednesday July 17, 7-9pm. Hosted by Alex Joyce in The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement PULP. Get tix early! These shows sellout.
The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians, plus ‘regular’ people (cops, firefighters, teachers, etc) tell hilarious drinking or other buzzed stories. Then you, the audience, can dive even deeper by asking questions to the performers about their stories.
The show has been a critics’ pick by all major Chicago periodicals and has been featured on NPR, Comedy Central and more. Its host and creator, Sean Flannery, was even named the best drunk in Chicago by The Chicago Reader, though we are still trying to figure out what that award means and if it should be considered an accolade.
Come for some of the funniest drinking stories you’ve heard
Featuring comedians Ryan Gordon, Cayla Clark, Larry Griffin & Miranda Allison!!
*if you have a funny buzzed story, whether it involves drinking or other, and would like to be on this show, contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com

Women's Continuing Guitar
2024-07-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Music School, 10 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
4-week series, July 17-Aug 7. This class is open to women with basic proficiency in guitar. Are you wanting to expand your knowledge of music theory? Are you a songwriter or aspiring songwriter looking to share some ideas in a supportive group setting? Are you tired of playing the same familiar chords and want to spice things up a bit? Would you like to learn some new tunes? Join this nourishing container of women to receive support to grow your musical skills in this relaxed Summer mini series with Madelyn Ilana, local singer/songwriter, music teacher, and somatic therapist.

Rhythm & Brews
2024-07-18 17:00 - 21:30 | NC
Presented by horizon Heating & Air, Experience the ultimate blend of live music, local craft beverages, and community camaraderie at the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series! Taking place on the third Thursday of each month from June to October, this free event transforms South Main Street into a vibrant hub of entertainment. The evening kicks off at 5:15 p.m. with doors opening followed by an energetic opener at 5:30 p.m from The Fritz [Funk/Soul/Rock]. The headlining performance takes the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m from The Big Hungry [Blues/Rock/Funk]. Indulge in Henderson County’s finest beverages at the Beer & Wine Garden, featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, and more. Plus, families can enjoy the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & the Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone, offering kid-friendly activities. All adult beverage sales contribute to the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit supporting the Downtown Program. Join us for a night of music, fun, and community connection! However, coolers and pets are best left at home to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants.

Story/Arts Residency Night 2: Beyond the Myth
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, 28806
Join Story Parlor for the second iteration of its summer Story/Arts Residency, welcoming local artist Carolina Quiroga for a month-long exploration of myth and archetype.
For this second night of the 2024 Residency, artist-in-residence Carolina Quiroga will delve into the mythology of fathers and prevailing narratives passed down throughout time. From tales traversing heroic figures, absent gods, and the archetype of the “breadwinner,” the evening will explore and challenge how perspectives of paternal roles have shaped our cultures and family dynamics.
The Mythology of Fathers will feature stories by artist-in-residence, Carolina Quiroga, along with a guest performance by Joe Carroll.
For the second portion of the evening, audience members will be invited to reflect and share in a communal storytelling circle. (Sharing is completely optional!)

Legally Blonde The Musical
2024-07-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-07-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-07-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with pink, memorable songs, and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
July 18-August 4, 2024
Thursday, 7/18 at 7:30 (pay what you can)
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturday, 7/20 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, 7/27 at 3 pm
Saturday, 8/3 at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Director: Heather Fender
Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Rating: PG-13 due to adult content, themes, and strong language.
Ticket Pricing:
Adults: Section A (orange) $38; Section B (blue) $32
Students/Military: Section A (orange) $32; Section B (blue) $28
All Section C (pink): $26
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Modelface Comedy Presents David Louis at LaZoom
2024-07-18 20:30 - 21:30 | LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have David Louis from Denver!
David Louis is a 10 year comedian. He won Madison’s funniest competition at the renowned Comedy Club on State. He’s a regular at The Improv, Zanies, headlined The Laughing Tap, TeeHees, and Comedy Cabin. Been selected to comedy festivals across the country Including Laughing Skull, Flyover, Fountain City, Middle Ground, Milwaukee. He’s performed on New York City’s Comedians You Should Know showcase. Auditioned for “Netflix is a Joke” at the Comedy Store. He’s worked with Micheal Ian Black at historic Turner Hall Theater, as well as Jordan Jensen, Shane Torres, Matt Braunger, Ian Bagg, & Moses Storm.
ages 18+
Doors at 8pm, show at 8:30pm
Tickets $15

JORTS! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
2024-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees!
Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new pair because tonight we are rolling knees out!
All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y’all in yours.
Daisy duke to John Cena, all jort styles welcome
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
air conditioned venue
Tickets $15

A Slow Ride, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
2024-07-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Three generations of women take a Sunday ride. A story about the tension, humor, affection and near-demented discord of families; the journey of mothers and daughters; in-jokes, embarrassment and eyeball rolling; but also the concerns and terrors of living under — and living with someone within — the shadow of encroaching dementia.

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
2024-07-19 21:00 - 23:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase
Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor?
Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else.
ages 21+
doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
air conditioned venue
Tickets $15

Summer Expressions in Mixed Media Collage with Cynthia Llanes
2024-07-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Art Garden Avl, 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Summer Expressions in Mixed Media Collage
Date: July 20 (Saturday)
Time: 11am – 1:30pm
Cost: $125 (Materials included)
Location: Riverview Station: 191 Lyman St. Asheville @ Studio 324 (2nd Floor of Art Garden)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Share your summer story by creating a unique work of art using and combining various materials, such as: acrylic paint, paper, fabric, favorite cut out images, vintage photos you collect and many more. Create and build your own vision through this art process.
While I encourage you to be creative and unafraid in this art class, I will also guide, and coach each participant with the process. Explore new ways of telling a story through the use of found materials you already have at home.
Gather materials to express your summer theme. For example: old fabric remnants with interesting prints, images from old magazines, favorite vintage photos you have collected, etc. All other materials will be provided: paint, brushes, oil pastel, colored pens and pencils, and surface board/canvas).
Let your imagination go free and have fun!
Important: Please share your email or cell # for other info and reminder
Cynthia Llanes FineArt Gallery & Studio
https://cynthiallanesartist.com https://www.instagram.com/cynthiallanesartstudio
Admission:
Register to save your spot now: https://square.link/u/RUNDVPjF
For questions – artstudioplace@gmail.com

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge
2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Secret Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD
2024-07-20 22:00 - 23:30 | Hi-Wire RAD, 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
Secret Garden Comedy is live at the Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 9:30, show at 10pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Asheville Triathlon
2024-07-21 07:30 - 11:30 | Asheville Recreational Park, 65 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, United States
The Asheville Triathlon is a thrilling multisport event that captures the essence of this vibrant and active mountain community. Held against the backdrop of Asheville’s breathtaking natural beauty, this triathlon presents athletes with a unique and challenging course that encompasses swimming, cycling, and running.
The dynamic course is appealing to triathletes from novice to elites. It not only tests physical prowess but also celebrates the spirit of camaraderie, offering a welcoming environment for both seasoned triathletes and newcomers alike. The Asheville Triathlon stands as an embodiment of the area’s commitment to health, fitness, and outdoor adventure.

M A R & The Marmeladies // Latinx Brunch // BURIAL Beer South Slope Taproom
2024-07-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Burial Beer Co., 40 Collier Ave, ASHEVILLE, 28801
Join M A R and the Marmeladies for Latinx Brunch Sunday July 21 at 1pm at Burial Beer for music, dancing and good times! Ahi nos vemos!
Indie-huayno, cumbia, boleros y mucho más!
M A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures beyond boundaries of genres adding a touch of quirky bluesy indie and Latin flair over bilingual lyrics. Hailing originally from Peru and based in the US, M A R, the lead singer and guitars of the Marmeladies is a trans/non-binary songwriter, musician and producer. He started the band along with multi-instrumentalist Andy John on bass, harmonica, cello, slide guitar, and whatever other instrument he’d pull from his closet. Zack Downes plays Latin American rhythms on the drums keeping an indie feel and honorary member Elizabeth McCorvey on violin and vocals adds a folky texture that will capture your senses right away!
Burial Beer Co. South Slope
40 Collier av
Outdoor – music – family friendly – lgtbq – latin american music – latin band

Comedy at Catawba: Lydia Popovich
2024-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Lydia Popovich from Nashville!!!
Lydia Popovich originally hails from San Jose, CA but currently lives in Nashville, TN. Her anecdotal humor and vivid storytelling make her a unique voice in a sea of dick jokes. On stage, she is a force to be reckoned with bringing energy and unparalleled confidence to each performance. She’s a featured performer at Improv Comedy Clubs, Laugh Factory Comedy Clubs, Punch Line SF, Punch Line Sacramento, Cobb’s Comedy Club and Zanies Comedy Clubs. Her comedy can be heard on popular comedy podcasts The Daily Zeitgeist (iheartmedia), Celebrity Book Club, What Up Fool? with Felipe Esparza (ATC) and The Dork Forest (ATC). She’s performed at festivals like Oddball Comedy & Curiosity, SF Sketchfest and Netflix is a Joke Festival. Lydia tours nationally and internationally having performed as far away as Singapore, Berlin and London. Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters once touched her arm and said, “Hey, you’re pretty funny!” The only things that bring her more joy than comedy are Dolly Parton and brunch.
ages 18+
Doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm
Air Conditioned venue
Tickets $15

XP League Asheville - Esports Summer Camp!
2024-07-22 08:00 - 16:30 | XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE, 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN, 28704
XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so much more.

An Evening with Dale Neal + Sheila Kay Adams
2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Malaprop’s Bookstore / Café, in collaboration with Citizen Vinyl and Blue Ridge Public Radio, presents An Evening with Dale Neal + Special Guest Sheila Kay Adams. The author event takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Tuesday, July 23. Doors at 6 p.m., event at 7 p.m. Free.
Dale Neal is the author of five novels: The Kings of Coweetsee, coming July 2024; The Woman with the Stone Knife, coming November 2024; Appalachian Book of the Dead, shortlisted for the Thomas Wolfe Literary Award; Cow Across America, winner of the Novello Literary Award; and The Half-Life of Home. His short stories and essays have appeared in Our State, Smoky Mountain Living, North Carolina Literary Review, Carolina Quarterly, and elsewhere. A former longtime journalist with the Asheville Citizen-Times, he earned an MFA in creative writing at Warren Wilson College. For more visit dalenealbooks.com.
A seventh-generation ballad singer, storyteller and musician, Sheila Kay Adams was born and raised in the Sodom Laurel community of Madison County, an area renowned for its unbroken tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing dating back to the early Scottish, Scots-Irish, and English settlers in the mid-17th century. In 2013, she received the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award, which recognizes traditional artists for artistic excellence and their efforts to preserve American culture for future generations. In 2016, she received the North Carolina Heritage Award.

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2024-07-24 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Discover the Power Within You! Are you aware of the Power in your body? What parts of your body do you feel your Power source? Let’s explore together! We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. Homewood, 19 Zillidoa St. Asheville, NC 28803, 5:00pm-6:45pm, $15-25 sliding scale, no one turned away! Brooke will greet you at the door!
We will have a special guest Yolanda Denise Riggins-Maddox
from 5Rhythms Atlanta Community!
Yo The Freedom Guide is bringing her offering of Hugs and delicious healing and rejuvenating snacks to the Asheville 5Rhythms community. Dance is remarkable in its ability to heal but what we put in our bodies during and after can enhance the outcome, we look forward to each time. She has been apart of 5Rhythms Community since 2012.
Yolanda has danced through the rollercoaster that life has thrown. Through trial and error all of YoSnacks are made with dance in mind…. recovery and during. The Hug Ministry allows for healing of the spirit. Dance can bring up so many emotions so feel free to come in for a hug before and after dance. Hugs Heal!
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. Certified 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested how energy moves on the dance floor through Breath!
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 7PM. 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 5Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger's Revenge
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy presents Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge! The Comedy is Funky but the ginger beer is Fresh
Funky Fresh Comedy is an extra silly night of live comedy on the patio at Ginger’s Revenge! A fun mix of your favorite local comics and some silly boys from NYC! All for only $7!!!
Ginger’s Revenge will also have specialty cocktails for the show!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $7

Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic (accordion)
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic (accordion)
Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}
TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID
Join us for an exciting performance by accordion virtuoso Ljubinka Kulisic, featuring works by John Cage and John Zorn, including Cage’s Dream, Souvenir, and Cheap Imitation I and II, as well as Zorn’s Road Runner.
About the Program:
The program features three pieces by John Cage: Dream (1948), composed for solo piano and premiered at Black Mountain College on August 20, 1948. Originally written for Merce Cunningham’s choreography, this piece’s melodic line and sustained resonances create a haunting and ethereal atmosphere. Souvenir for solo organ showcases Cage’s innovative approach to the organ, aligning with his prepared instrument aesthetic despite its limited presence in his work. Cheap Imitation I and II (1969), inspired by Erik Satie’s Socrate, highlights Cage’s use of the I Ching for rhythmic patterns. Initially composed for piano, it marks his return to composition after a seven-year hiatus and reflects his deep personal connection to Satie’s work.
Additionally, the program includes John Zorn’s Road Runner (1986). This thrilling, cartoon-inspired solo accordion piece captures its namesake’s frenetic energy through rapid jump cuts and dynamic changes.
About Ljubinka Kulisic
Born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ljubinka Kulisic is an accordion artist whose repertoire spans music from early baroque (adaptation for free-bass accordion) to contemporary music written for her instrument. As a child, she won several awards at competitions by performing modern pieces for accordion. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland in Lugano. She performed solo and in contemporary music ensembles across Europe, Canada, and the United States.
She participated in numerous festivals, such as the Act Performance Festival in Dampfzentrale in Bern, Switzerland, where she performed pieces for accordion by Arne Nordheim, and the Contemporary Music Festival” 900 e presente” at the Radio of Italian Switzerland (RSI) she performed pieces by John Cage.
At the University of Toronto, Ljubinka honed her skills and also shared her knowledge as a teaching assistant for the Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) at the Faculty of Music. In this role, she led graduate students, introducing them to new music literature, compositional techniques, and ways of interpreting contemporary musical pieces. Her dedication to music education is a testament to her deep understanding of the subject and her commitment to the development of new talent.
Gordon Beeferman – The Stardust Reunion Band with Everett Bradley, Nicki Richards, Keith Fluitt (Voices); Joel Harrison (Guitar and Voice); Gordon Beeferman (Piano); Chulo Gatewood (Bass); Tony Lewis (Drums); Andy Clausen (Trombones); Dave Smith (Trumpet); Ben Kono, Stacey Dillard, Lisa Parrot (Woodwinds) at Joel Harrison’s New Works – Roulette 01-26-23
Ljubinka’s talent has been recognized on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. She performed as a soloist with the New World Symphony in Miami and at the New England Conservatory in Boston. These performances were not only a testament to her skill but also an opportunity for her to collaborate with esteemed musicians, including conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and Grammy-award-winning violist Kim Kashkashian.
Ljubinka was a full-time artist at the Ojai Music Festival 2024. Her interpretation of works by John Cage, John Zorn, and Sofia Gubaidulina was described as “extraordinary,” “virtuosic,” “stunning,” “fabulous,” and “mesmerizing” by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Classical Voice, and others.
She also earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Music Pedagogy from Halvetic Music Institute-Private Institute for Continuing Education in Music Pedagogy and Music Therapy in Bellinzona (Switzerland) and lives with her family in New York City. Ljubinka speaks English, German, Italian, Greek, and Serbian/Croatian.

Listen To This: Stories and More on Stage
2024-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Listen To This: Stories and More on Stage Presents, “You’re Under Citizen’s Arrest” True Tales of Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands. Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door.
Featuring stories by David Greenson, Carmela Caruso, and a story into a song by Rebecca O’Quinn aka Fancy Marie. Plus, music by Hannah Kaminer, and stand-up comedy from Petey Smith McDowell. Hosted by Tom Chalmers with DJ Colby laying down the law and laying down the tracks.
Tom Chalmers is host and producer of the long-running monthly storytelling series, Listen to This, stories and more on stage, that originated in LA and continues on in Asheville. He is a graduate of Columbia University and the former Artistic Director of NYC’s Groundlings East/Gotham City Improv. Tom currently teaches storytelling classes through the Flatiron Writer’s Room and improv and physical comedy classes at Warren Wilson College and Asheville School of Improv (which he started). He is a member of the popular local improv troupe, Reasonably Priced Babies. On Wednesday nights, you can hear Tom co-host a sports talk radio show called Run That Back on AshevilleFM 103.3.

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
2024-07-25 20:30 - 21:30 | LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!!
YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their dating trauma. Nothing more hilarious than other peoples bad dates and failures.
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ages 18+
doors at 8pm, show at 8:30pm
Tickets $15
