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SUMMARY:Cole Chaney
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to his latest album\, In the Shadow of the Mountain\, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about who he is and what kind of music he wants to make — the result of which\, this stunning offering from an artist wise beyond his age. \n“There’s a yin to every yang\,” Chaney says. “I want nothing more than for people to be creatively fulfilled\, and to do what they want. But\, for me to preach that? I have to practice it.” \nThat attitude resides at the core of the record\, where the trajectory of the songs seemingly — more so purposely — shoot off in the opposite direction of many of his contemporaries in the Americana\, country and folk music scenes. In truth? Chaney is summoning his rock roots. \n“I’m not concerned with being labeled as ‘country’.“There’s not a lot of music being released right now that is doing anything for me. I made something that I would want to listen to.” \nPointing to his lifelong admiration for 1990s rock — specifically Soundgarden\, Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots — as a vital influence on the sonic landscape of the album\, Chaney aimed to find a melodic balance between that raw and real rock sound and the bluegrass and folk music of his native Kentucky. \n“I wanted to make something that sounded like Ralph Stanley went in and got backed up by Soundgarden\,” Chaney jokes. “I write what I listen to. And whatever I listen to is going to come out in my music.” \nIn the Shadow of the Mountain was captured by famed producer Duane Lundy at his legendary studio in Lexington\, Kentucky. While talking at-length about the possible collaboration\, Lundy spoke of his love for Soundgarden\, Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. \n“I know plenty of bluegrass guys that could have recorded this for me\,” Chaney says. “But\, I wanted to take that string band and folk sound and bring it to a rock producer\, to bring that big sound out of these acoustic instruments — [Duane] was about to do that.” \nThe album was also co-produced by guitarist Zachary Hamilton\, a close friend of Chaney\, who is also the brother and bandmate of rising Lexington singer-songwriter Abby Hamilton. \n“[Zach] has that ability to fill a room with his guitar\, his voicings\, and all the choices he goes for down the neck of the guitar\,” Chaney says. “When Abby was opening for us\, I got to sit there and watch him play every night. I knew when I was going to do another album\, he needed to be involved in some capacity.” \nHeading into the recording sessions\, Chaney brought along his band\, which included Ella Webster (fiddle)\, Kyle Kleinman (mandolin)\, Joel Murtaugh (upright bass) and James Gooding (drums). Acclaimed Kentucky musician (and former bandmate) Aaron Bibelhauser also makes an appearance. \nWith this pivot in his tone and intent compared to his 2021 debut album\, Mercy\, Chaney sees this current path as more in-tune with what he’s not only wanted to do all along\, but has slowly shifted towards in recent years amid endless touring and performing.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cole-chaney/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burlesque Brunch
DESCRIPTION:-AGES 18+\n-SEATED SHOW\nBURLESQUE BRUNCH \nWelcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation\, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase is a feast for the senses\, where laughter and allure collide\, creating a brunch event that’s as unforgettable as the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come hungry for glamour and ready to sip\, savor\, and be seduced by the artistry of burlesque – where every shimmy tells a story\, and every wink is an invitation to revel in the magic. Bring cash to tip your performers and prepare for a Sunday like no other!\nTickets cover entry. Food and drinks from The Grey Eagle Taqueria are available separately.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/burlesque-brunch-2/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T163000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Scrabble
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle\, or Boggle\, or Words with Friends\, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment\, so just stroll in and let’s play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It’s fine to drop by\, be late\, leave early\, but soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN\, SC\, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words\, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekly-sunday-scrabble-14/
LOCATION:Stephens Lee Recreation Center\, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Shanks":MAILTO:marthashanks2@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T163000
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SUMMARY:GODSPELL Musical Theater - Completely Reimagined for Today
DESCRIPTION:Experience Godspell like you’ve never seen it before. In every generation\, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places\, even in a tent set up on a patch of Carolina ground. And to be honest\, we’ve always believed the Gospel lands best when there’s laughter and sawdust. Now\, more than ever\, the world needs its people to seek justice\, forgiveness\, hope\, and love using all available paths. The directors\, cast and crew are local and have many years of experience in theater and music and want to give you an inspiring experience that echoes the hope of the last weeks of spring that will literally surround the tent.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/godspell-musical-theater-completely-reimagined-for-today-4/
LOCATION:Under the Tent at Laurel Green\, 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr\, Laurel Park\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilgrim Quests LLC":MAILTO:PilgrimQuests@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T180000
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SUMMARY:Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare brings her evocative blend of folk\, Americana\, and Celtic storytelling to the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Kids are free! BYOB\, BYOC (chair) \nLa Mare has held international residencies\, performed in dimly lit venues\, and graced festivals as well as songwriter showcases across the United States and abroad. She took the stage at the Belladrum Music Festival (Scotland)\, earned a grant from the City of Austin Live Music Fund to produce an album\, has played hundreds of shows\, as well as wrote songs with greats like Mick Flannery\, Terry Klein\, Jeff Plankenhorn\, and Pete Damore from Ordinary Elephant.  \nAn artist on the rise\, La Mare is dedicated to crafting provocative songs and ready to lay down her first album. Listeners will be invited into her world — one that is deeply personal and universally relatable.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/anna-la-mare-band-sundays-by-the-river/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Pavilion\, 1069 Olivette Rd\, Asheville\, 28804
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatt Hills Music":MAILTO:chatthillsmusic@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:GODSPELL Musical Theater - Completely Reimagined for Today
DESCRIPTION:Experience Godspell like you’ve never seen it before. In every generation\, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places\, even in a tent set up on a patch of Carolina ground. And to be honest\, we’ve always believed the Gospel lands best when there’s laughter and sawdust. Now\, more than ever\, the world needs its people to seek justice\, forgiveness\, hope\, and love using all available paths. The directors\, cast and crew are local and have many years of experience in theater and music and want to give you an inspiring experience that echoes the hope of the last weeks of spring that will literally surround the tent.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/godspell-musical-theater-completely-reimagined-for-today-5/
LOCATION:Under the Tent at Laurel Green\, 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr\, Laurel Park\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilgrim Quests LLC":MAILTO:PilgrimQuests@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T233000
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SUMMARY:George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!
DESCRIPTION:GEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS\nGeorge Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. \nThe songs speak of populist\, mythic\, historical and personal stories. They weave an imaginative lyrical landscape with a wide palette\, ranging from folk\, punk\, rock\, rockabilly\, reggae and ska\, to surf and honest country blues. Featuring Aaron Price’s deft musicianship The Zealots offer an exquisite distillation of the American songbook. \nGT is releasing two records in 2026. His band\, The Zealots\, is proud to release their fifth record- “Entanglement”\, this spring on Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday at The Grey Eagle. \nThe band will play a set of Dylan and the new record as well. George’s second solo album is primarily acoustic and features “Dirty Side of Helene”\, a folk lament in the wake of the disaster. GT returns to touring in ’26 with a deeper conviction to sharing the narratives of all who navigate the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/george-terry-the-zealots-album-release-show-bob-dylan-85th-birthday-tribute-set/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Trouble & The Zealots-"Entanglement"-Release Party/Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:George Trouble & The Zealots are delighted to return to the Grey Eagle for a double-headed show on Sunday\, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. In addition to the release of their 6th album\, “Entanglement”\, GT & The Zealots reprise the tradition of celebrating Bob Dylan’s birth. Hurricane Helene stymied the production process of “Entanglement” as well as eliminating the possibilty of a Dylan show in 2025. In an ironic twist\, the two events have come together in a happy confluence-partially as a result of the chaos that reigned down upon the French Broad River in Fall 2024. The band includes longtime partner Aaron Price-keys\, Zack Page-bass\, and Evan Martin-drums (The Honeycutters). It’s gonna be one for the books!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/george-trouble-the-zealots-entanglement-release-party-bob-dylans-85th-birthday/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T200000
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SUMMARY:George Trouble & The Zealots-"Entanglement" Release Party/ Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:George Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-“Entanglement” on Sunday\, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It’s also Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate “Entanglement” with Dylan’s finest songs. The superb band consists of Aaron Price-Keys\, Zack Page- bass and Evan Martin of The Honeycutters on drums. Other friends will be joining the band. This show promises to be a memorable event. Come join us!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/george-trouble-the-zealots-entanglement-release-party-bob-dylans-85th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Terry McDoanld":MAILTO:georgeterrymcdonald@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T184500
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SUMMARY:5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
DESCRIPTION:EXPANSION WAVE\nHow can you fully expand in your body and life without losing yourself!  In my life\, I feel free to be expansive in the 5Rhythms practice\, to enjoy nature\, to be creative and to move in my body.  How are you expansive in each Rhythms through movement.  Allow the Rhythms to move you in different expansive ways!  We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth.  Picture by Bernd Dittrich. \nAbout 5Rhythms®\nCreated by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. \nAbout Karen:\n5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative 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! \nDance movement timeline:\nDoors 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.\n5 PM: Warm-up\, Meditative stretching and dancing.\n5:45 PM: Doors Close\, Opening circle\nDemonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness.  Welcoming walking meditation\n6:00 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms\n6:45 PM:Share\,Closing Circle/End\nThank you and see ya on the dance floor soon!  Love K
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/5rhythms-sweat-your-prayers-on-weds-nights-hosted-by-karen-55/
LOCATION:Homewood\, 19 Zillicoa St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Chapman":MAILTO:Chapman5Rhythms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Pisgah Legal Services for an inspiring evening celebrating our community\, all while supporting efforts to ensure everyone in WNC has equal access to justice.  \nConnect with friends old and new\, as you enjoy the vibrant sounds of the Brian Felix Organ Trio.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jazz-for-justice-2/
LOCATION:Highland Brewing Company\,  12 Old Charlotte Hwy\, \, Asheville\, 28803
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pisgah Legal Services":MAILTO:brent@pisgahlegal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Yoga & Private Salt Cave
DESCRIPTION:Immerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present\, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck. As the sun sets over the mountains\, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/golden-hour-yoga-private-salt-cave/
LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 16 North Liberty St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
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SUMMARY:Andrew Duhon: Stop Motion Tour ’26
DESCRIPTION:SEATED SHOW\nLIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE \nANDREW DUHON\nBorn\, raised\, shaped\, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans\, Louisiana\, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own. \nRounding out the touring trio are two of his most trusted collaborators—Myles Weeks (James Hunter Six\, Eric Lindell) on bass and Jim Kolacek (Feufollett) on drums. \nBlending the gritty\, bluesy\, folksy\, country sounds of his home with the experience of traversing the country and immersing himself in the broad array of cultures across the American landscape\, Andrew’s music creates real connection between former strangers through song. As he puts it\, “When a song written by a stranger heals you\, even in the smallest way\, that’s a connection beyond entertainment.” \nAndrew has shared stages with Guster\, Blind Pilot\, and Amos Lee\, among others\, and has performed at major festivals across the US including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival\, Milwaukee Summerfest\, Bonnaroo\, and Americanafest. \nHis music has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine\, Jam In The Van\, Meat Church\, as well as in Glide Magazine\, No Depression\, and American Songwriter.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/andrew-duhon-stop-motion-tour-26/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260424T140936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T130903Z
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SUMMARY:J & The Causeways
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY\nJ & THE CAUSEWAYS \nNew Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album\, Motions\, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and lyrics cultivated with a keen understanding of reaching one another through healing and transcendence. Singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson leads with a soaring level of octave prowess and sonic range akin to that of other renowned soul acts like St. Paul & The Broken Bones or Brittany Howard. Captured by famed musicians/producers Robert Mercurio and Ben Ellman (both members of NOLA cosmic funk outfit Galactic) at Studio in the Country and Esplanade Studios\, Motions is a record soaked in the freewheelin’ ethos and sonic tones of a vibrant city that Anderson proudly calls home.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/j-the-causeways/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
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CREATED:20260223T185540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T120105Z
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SUMMARY:Motor Mile Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Asheville’s automotive history will come to life this spring when dozens of classic Chrysler and other vintage automobiles line Coxe Avenue for the free Motor Mile Classic Car Show in downtown Asheville taking place May 30\, 2026. \nTaking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 30\, the show will stretch along Coxe Avenue between Hilliard and Buxton Avenues – once the city’s original “Motor Mile” and its first zoned automobile district. The free\, outdoor event pays tribute to the dealerships and service centers that defined the street during Asheville’s early automotive era. \nThe car show coincides with the Spring Meet of the Chrysler 300 Club International\, an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the 1955-1965 Chrysler 300 “Letter Series.” Club members will be joined by local and regional car clubs from across Western North Carolina and representing a wide range of makes and models\, creating a diverse and visually striking lineup.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/motor-mile-car-show/
LOCATION:100 coxe avenue\, 100 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000
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SUMMARY:Roots Grown Deep w/ Joel Karabo
DESCRIPTION:Roots Grown Deep presents Musical Ecology 2 LIVE! \n“They take us beyond blood and bone\, beyond memory and fear\, to a place where everything is ‘no thing’ made of a single substance.” \nThe beloved multi-cultural world music ensemble Roots Grown Deep performs music from their watershed work Musical Ecology 2 which is due for release in May 2026. \nRoots Grown Deep is a multi-cultural\, multi-continental world ensemble project guided by composer Joel Karabo Elliott. The original African Branches were founded in Southern Africa in 2012 and since 2020 the American Branches have grown together in southern Appalachia (western North Carolina). Musical Ecology 2 naturally follows upon the release of the album reSonate reFlect reLease reMember by Joel Karabo Elliott & Roots Grown Deep in April 2025\, and of Musical Ecology 1 (2024) which represents the primary repertoire and creative expression of the African Branches of Roots Grown Deep. Guided\, produced and co-composed by Joel Karabo Elliott\, these audio epics represent a journey of culmination in the expression of two continental branches of a world music family who are tending to the rites of passage — birth\, initiation and death thresholds. \nThe ensemble will include core American Branches members including:\nJahidi — tabla\, percussion\nPaloma Devi — voice\, dance\nScott Sheerin — flutes\, saxophones\nChinobay — endongo\, kora\, kalimbas\nAditi Sethi — harmonium\, voice\nJay Brown — guitars \nJoel Karabo Elliott — voice\, winds\, percussion \nMay 30\, 2026 7:30 pm We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Maybe you can only give a few dollars\, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate what you can! Enter your desired donation amount below. Suggested ticket price: $22
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/roots-grown-deep-w-joel-karabo/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T233000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260424T163648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T130915Z
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SUMMARY:Trousdale: Growing Pains (Deluxe) Tour
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nTroufriends Ball VIP Experience includes:\n● One (1) GA ticket ● Invitation to the Troufriends Ball\, including: ● Meet & greet and photo opp with the band ● 2-song acoustic set ● Rehearsal for VIP in-show performance participation (from the audience) ● Exclusive VIP merch gifts ● 10% discount merch booth coupon\, redeemable at this show only ● Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard ● Early entry into the venue ● Hassle-free merch shopping before doors open ● Limited availability \nTROUSDALE\nFor Trousdale—the trio of Quinn D’Andrea\, Georgia Greene\, and Lauren Jones—the ache of growing through change\, of facing down existential anxiety\, and matters of the heart are all intimately familiar. “We can acknowledge the strides we’ve made and be grateful\, but we’ve talked a lot about how tired we are\,” Jones says with a laugh. “We’ve been thinking a lot about the tension that comes with change\, wanting it\, fighting it\, embracing it\, but learning to thrive in that moment.” On Trousdale’s upcoming LP\, Growing Pains (due April 11th)\, the band works through those struggles to find strength\, courage\, and growth in each other. “From what was\, something new can always grow\,” D’Andrea says. \nOpening on a ripping electric guitar and bolstered by their trademark harmonies\, the title track and lead single perfectly encapsulates those feelings in the life of Trousdale. “I’m making it through the tough times when it feels like I’ve been burning out/ Trying to build up the muscle so the hustle doesn’t pull me down\,” they sing\, a limber bass line drawing each new syllable forward. The album was recorded largely live in the room and co-produced by the band and John Mark Nelson\, a songwriter who has also co-written and produced songs for Suki Waterhouse and Shaboozey\, as well as engineered tracks for the likes of Taylor Swift and Mitski. “This song was about what we feel every day in this band\,” Greene says. “Being exhausted but finding beauty together.” \nTrousdale’s debut album\, 2023’s Out of My Mind\, earned raves from the likes of the Boston Globe\, Consequence\, and Atwood Magazine for its powerful songwriting\, immaculate harmonies\, and ability to bridge gaps between country and indie pop. On Growing Pains\, the three songwriters evolved their style\, writing rough ideas on their own\, then refining and finishing them in the room together. “We’re all adding to each other’s ideas\, drawing from personal experiences and then expanding them into something more people can connect with\,” D’Andrea explains. \nverygently \nverygently is the collective spark of three established Nashville singer-songwriters—Drew Erwin\, Joey Hendricks\, and Tristan Bushman—who joined forces in early 2024 and quickly made noise with their debut EP DUMBA$$ MODE. Blending razor-sharp wit with open-hearted vulnerability\, the trio crafts harmony-driven indie rock that turns heartache into something anthemic. After touring alongside Ruston Kelly\, Augustana\, The Band Camino\, and The Fray\, they built a reputation for magnetic\, cathartic live shows fueled by airtight harmonies and undeniable chemistry.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/trousdale-growing-pains-deluxe-tour/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260421T002452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T235311Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists - This Moment Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Indivisible Burke NC’s This Moment Art Show!  \nWhy an art show?  \nDemocracy is a living thing — and so is the community that sustains it. At Indivisible Burke NC\, we believe that the connections we build with one another are just as important as the actions we take together. The This Moment Art Show is born from that belief.  \nWe are all processing these times in our own ways and sometimes we don’t have the words. Art steps in where words fail. It is one of the most powerful ways humans have to create connection and help us begin necessary conversations about complex things. This is how we build the solidarity to fight fascism and strengthen our democracy.   \nThis Moment is an invitation to start conversations. Let’s use art to help us process our shared experience.  \nRead our prospectus to learn more and submit your work. Deadline to submit an application is May 31\, 2026 11:59pm Eastern
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/call-for-artists-this-moment-art-show/
LOCATION:Indivisible Burke NC\, 123 W. Union Street\, Morganton\, 28655
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indivisible Burke NC":MAILTO:amy@indivisibleburkenc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260429T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T113200Z
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SUMMARY:Salt Spoon Fabrication with Lisa Colby May 31st
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned guest instructor Lisa Colby for her Salt Spoon Workshop! \nLearn how to hand fabricate a small salt or jam spoon out of sheet brass. Students will use a jewelers saw to cut out the shape of their spoon and use hammers\, punches and a rolling mill to create surface textures. \nTechniques employed in this spoon making class will be sawing\, creating texture with hammers\, stamps and rolling mill\, dapping\, sanding and filing. \nEach student will be able to create a finished spoon to take home at the end of the class. \nBeginners + \nWorkshop Fee: $40 \nMaterials Fee: $15
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/salt-spoon-fabrication-with-lisa-colby-may-31st/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260428T205507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T113210Z
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SUMMARY:"UBUNTU! A Poetry & Musical Celebration! I Am Because We Are!"
DESCRIPTION:Audiences are invited to experience “UBUNTU! A Poetry & Musical Celebration: I Am Because We Are”\, an uplifting\, hour-long performance of soaring poetry and healing music celebrating our shared humanity. Inspired by the philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because we are”—the program reflects on our interconnectedness and shared responsibility for one another.\nThe event will take place at the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville\, 2 Science of Mind Way\, Asheville  Suggested admission: $20 (or pay what you wish) For more information: https://cslasheville.org/events/\nCreated and performed by U.S. Cultural Ambassador\, award-winning solo performer and poet Ronald Rand\, this evocative program—introduced by Sherri Free—intertwines original poetry from his latest collection\, “The Marsh in May and 30 Poems\,” with timeless works by Rumi\, Khalil Gibran\, Rabindranath Tagore\, and Lakota Sioux Chief Yellow Lark.\nThe performance is enriched by a blend of live and recorded music\, featuring LEAF Culture Keeper-33rd generation Ivory Coast master djembe artist Adama Dembele\, alongside David Washington\, Rev. Dr. Suzi Schadle\, and Imani. Additional music includes recordings by Kusi Mahlasela and the Ubuntu Voices’ “The Circle Moves” Sacred African Choir. David Washington\, Director of Music of the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville\, will also share original compositions\, adding depth and resonance to this unique artistic experience.\nAs Martin Luther King Jr. expressed\, “I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be.” By honoring the grace and wisdom of our ancestors and the stories that unite us\, UBUNTU! celebrates the enduring spirit of compassion\, community\, and the endless stream of human experience.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ubuntu-a-poetry-musical-celebration-i-am-because-we-are/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living 2 Science of Mind Way Asheville\, NC 28806\, 2 Science of Mind Way\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260429T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T113215Z
UID:91957-1780234200-1780245000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Weekly Sunday Scrabble
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle\, or Boggle\, or Words with Friends\, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment\, so just stroll in and let’s play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It’s fine to drop by\, be late\, leave early\, but soon you will want to spend the whole afternoon with us! We have folks who drive in from TN\, SC\, and neighboring counties. All levels of play. Free challenges for those strange words\, and we have a “cheat sheet” for new folks! See you Sunday!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/weekly-sunday-scrabble-15/
LOCATION:Stephens Lee Recreation Center\, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Shanks":MAILTO:marthashanks2@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260424T171037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T130920Z
UID:91694-1780236000-1780243200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:FREE PATIO SHOW: East Coast Dirt
DESCRIPTION:– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE\n– DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @BRAD-BOUGHTON \nEAST COAST DIRT\nAfter a 4 year break\, the core three members of East Coast Dirt have decided to reunite and play their blend of originals and covers for the first time as a trio. East Coast Dirt was founded in 2005\, and its core trio solidified in 2007. For nearly a decade\, primary songwriters Brad Boughton\, Wilson Hawes and Will Little morphed through different lineups\, playing countless shows throughout the Southeast. Now the band is returning to old haunts and new venues alike to give crowds a taste of old-school Asheville\, NC with a new guitar-led sensibility. The ECD sound has been reshaped with original songs and choice covers ranging from jammy psychedelia to full-force rock. Look for East Coast Dirt’s new album\, “Polarization”\, now on Spotify and other streaming services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-patio-show-east-coast-dirt/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260329T003623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170946Z
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SUMMARY:Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters | Sundays by the River
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock out with Caleb Caudle and the Sweet Critters in an intimate outdoor concert at the Olivette Riverside Pavilion\, just minutes from downtown Asheville! Kids are free. BYOB\, BYOC (chair) \nCaleb Caudle’s body of work is shaped from the ground up. His artistry has emerged through endurance and the steady momentum of a life in motion\, carrying him from small stages in the North Carolina foothills he calls home\, all the way to the Grand Ole Opry. \nOn his new album\, Heavy Thrill\, this personal evolution mirrors his artistic journey. He takes full creative control\, self-producing for the first time while recording at the storied Cash Cabin in Hendersonville\, Tenn.\, where reverence for tradition meets his singular artistic vision. \nCaudle has brought his music to stages across the world\, with standout appearances at festivals including Merlefest\, Luck Reunion\, Kerrville Folk Festival\, Bourbon & Beyond\, Stagecoach\, and Cayamo\, alongside a run of critically acclaimed albums praised by The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, NPR\, No Depression\, and Rolling Stone. He has made multiple appearances on NPR’s Mountain Stage and has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country\, where his songs are in constant rotation. In the fall of 2024\, Caudle reached a career-defining milestone\, stepping into the circle at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/caleb-caudle-the-sweet-critters-sundays-by-the-river/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Pavilion\, 1069 Olivette 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:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260426T185555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234747Z
UID:91800-1780300800-1782838800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Jump into JUNE Classes!
DESCRIPTION:Jump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/jump-into-june-classes/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260317T233702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234156Z
UID:90313-1780491600-1782315000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:The Good\, Bad and the Ugly?
DESCRIPTION:In this 4 – week workshop\, we will be embracing the artistic process and learn to push past the “Ugly Stages” and embrace the art of creative experimentation.  \nWe will use a variety of techniques and materials: collage\, paint\, textures\, and unconventional mediums\, to turn what you may say is “ugly” into a beautiful art piece. \nThe goal of this workshop is to break through the perfectionism and enjoy the journey of creativity.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-good-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T233000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260426T221256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234756Z
UID:91822-1780516800-1780529400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Tank and The Bangas: The Last Balloon Tour
DESCRIPTION:TANK AND THE BANGAS\nFor Tank and the Bangas\, music is a vessel for unbridled joy and transcendent connection—forces as integral to their essence as their wildly original sound. On their new album The Last Balloon\, the New Orleans-bred outfit channel those impulses into something celebratory yet profoundly human\, exploring themes of frustration\, resilience\, and self-realization with equal parts raw emotionality and playful exuberance. A shapeshifting collective helmed by lead singer Tarriona “Tank” Ball and multi-instrumentalist Norman Spence II\, the globally beloved group completed the LP after winning a GRAMMY for 2024’s spoken-word powerhouse The Heart\, The Mind\, The Soul\, moving from incendiary poetry to a euphoric collision of soul and hip-hop and forward-thinking R&B. As the final installment in a trilogy of albums that began with 2019’s Green Balloon (a critical triumph that earned them a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist)\, The Last Balloon ultimately solidifies Tank and the Bangas’ legacy as one of modern music’s most steadfast voices of sublime exhilaration. \nExecutive-produced by their frequent collaborator Austin Brown (Jamila Woods\, Masego)\, The Last Balloon offers up a suite of songs designed to thrive in Tank and the Bangas’ rapturous live set\, where unified movement becomes crucial to the show itself. “We’re known for a very interactive experience\, so I wanted to get the fans more involved and have even more fun with the crowd\,” says Ball. “There’s lots of gang vocals\, handclaps\, all these intentional moments to let everyone know\, ‘This is my part\, but your part’s coming up next—so get ready.’” A highly collaborative band whose past work has featured luminaries like Big Freedia\, Questlove\, and Jill Scott\, Tank and the Bangas created The Last Balloon with the help of Iman Omari (a multifaceted musician who’s worked with Kendrick Lamar and Mac Miller)\, pianist/producer Tane Runo (Brittany Howard\, JID)\, esteemed soul singers Ledisi and Jelly Joseph\, and many more. The result: a party-ready extravaganza that provides both ecstatic catharsis and communal elevation. \nARIEL J.\nAriel J. is an artist and former church musician born and raised in Mississippi\, whose music blends poetic storytelling\, soulful melodies\, and forward-thinking production to create a sound that teels both timeless and futuristic. She began singing and learning instruments as a child and started to perform at the age of five. At seventeen\, Ariel began writing songs and teaching herself to engineer her own music. \nRooted in R&B yet unbound by genre\, her work explores themes of resilience\, human connection\, and wonder in the face of rapid technological and cultural change. With every release\, Ariel J. seeks to spark reflection and empowerment\, inviting listeners into a world where creativity\, truth\, and hope lead the way. More than just music\, Ariel J’s mission is to remind people of their own power to imagine\, build\, and sustain a better future.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/tank-and-the-bangas-the-last-balloon-tour/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260426T153916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T234805Z
UID:91763-1780603200-1780610400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)
DESCRIPTION:PATTERSON HOOD Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood’s fourth solo album and first in over 12 years\, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams sees the veteran singer\, guitarist\, and songwriter exploring his youth and young manhood in a collection unlike anything in his ever-evolving catalogue. A baroque American song cycle spanning the time between early childhood and leaving his rural hometown in search of his musical dreams\, the album gathers songs that have amassed over the remarkably prolific songwriter’s career\, many of which provided him with distraction and creative sustenance during lockdown\, others which have resided among his notebooks for years. “This record has all these kinds of unintended themes\,” Hood says. “It’s all subconscious\, because I didn’t really set out with an agenda\, writing-wise. It really just kind of occurred to me when I was actually putting it all together\, just how much it seems to have a theme to it.” The dozen years since his last extracurricular outing\, 2012’s Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance\, had seen Hood accumulate a cache of material which did not quite fit into the Drive-By Truckers canon\, songs which he set aside for “if and when” he got around to another solo project. Kept off the road during the 2020 lockdown\, he found himself recording demos in his Portland\, OR attic\, without a clear plan but thinking “maybe this might be worth pursuing at some point.” Hood had moved to Portland with his family in 2013 and swiftly found a place among the Rose City’s thriving music scene\, including a friendship forged with producer/musician Chris Funk (The Decemberists). Having long discussed collaborating\, in 2023 the two artists’ typically stacked calendars finally allowed them the opportunity to team up and they set to work recording what Hood intended to be “a bigger departure” from Drive-By Truckers and his previous solo efforts than ever before. “The band has been in such a good place that I hadn’t really thought in terms of doing anything outside of the Truckers anytime soon\,” Hood says. “I decided if I ever was going to do another solo record\, I wanted it to be pretty different than the band\, as different as it can be.” Hood further took the occasion to explore sounds outside the boundaries and obligations of his day job\, deviating from Drive-By Truckers’ traditionally guitar-driven palette to craft richly textured arrangements marked by the inclusion of strings\, woodwinds\, and vintage analog synthesizers. With its powerful textural clarity and Hood’s literary strengths at the fore\, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams emerges as a staggering investigation into how time can shed light on the recesses of memory\, revealing this exceptionally gifted songwriter’s resolute inclination to look back through the golden haze to grapple with the darkness and secret truths that perhaps weren’t understood or reckoned with at the time. As he has throughout his career – from Drive-By Truckers’ ceaseless investigation into American values and culture to his solo body of work’s autobiographical meditations – Exploding Trees and Airplane Screams sees Patterson Hood once again stripping away the facade of things to get to the core\, lifting up life’s rock to see what lies underneath.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/an-evening-with-patterson-hood-of-drive-by-truckers/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260312T173551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T112521Z
UID:89992-1780678800-1780686000@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:GALLERY WALK – NAN DAVIS\, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) The Gallery Walk in June will feature original oil artist Nan Davis. \nNan’s desire is to create beautiful paintings. With a degree in Art\, but a need for a steady income\, she worked in the corporate world for 25 years\, only painting on nights and weekends as time allowed. But for the past six years\, she has been able to paint full time\, gloriously spreading paint across blank canvases in awe of turning a feeling into a vision on a flat surface. Every day\, she returns to the canvas to play in color and light. She sees the light coming through foliage\, or the mountain vistas and she is called to create. Nan searches for a way to interpret something beautiful in a way that allows others to respond from their own experiences.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/gallery-walk-nan-davis-original-oil-artist/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260427T021153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T182117Z
UID:91868-1780689600-1780696800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque
DESCRIPTION:AGES 18+ \nSEATED SHOW \nLIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE \nABSFEST FRIDAY FANDOM NERDLESQUE \nWe’re bringing back our Friday Nerdlesque show for our 17th year\, bringing together national burlesque\, sideshow and variety artists! See your favorite Sci-Fi\, Fantasy\, Music and Pop Culture FanDoms flying their freak flags. Hosted by Atlanta’s stunning Lady of Leg-i-Tude\, Lola LeSoleil! \nVIPs enjoy Preferential Seating\, VIP goodies\, AND a special VIP show with doors at 7pm. \nGeneral Admission doors at 7:30pm. \nRaffle benefits Sister Kitten animal rescue.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/absfest-friday-fandom-nerdlesque/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T060719
CREATED:20260215T230256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T132942Z
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SUMMARY:AAUW Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Book sale\, family time\, memory making escapade. Come enjoy the festive week with our family by bringing yours.\n*Date and times as follows*\nSaturday June 6\, 2026 (10am – 7pm)\nSunday June 7\, 2026 (Noon – 7pm)\nMonday June 8\, 2026 (10am – 7pm)\nTuesday June 9\, 2026 (10am – 7pm)\nWednesday June 10\, 2026 (10am – 3pm)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aauw-book-sale/
LOCATION:Brevard College\, 1 Brevard College Drive\, Brevard\, 28712
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAUW - Brevard":MAILTO:bobandsharon@comporium.net
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