The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.
The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].
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Heritage Fire
Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally inspired, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
On view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections, 'sov·er·eign·ty' is designed to educate […]
Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23. There is no fee to apply. The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work, to collaborate […]
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Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled, and when the elements can step in to […]
Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled, and when the elements can step in to […]
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Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers. Feel free to […]
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Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”
Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday, August 9 from 6-8PM. Shull has the […]
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At the Table
As we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition, which feature the recurring motif of the table, both literal and metaphorical, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where […]
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Silver Stacking Rings
Spend 2+ hours as a jeweler! Work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer, and stamp to your liking, and we'll then polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling accomplished and ready to show off your work! […]
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! You'll leave with a beautiful ring made to size […]
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Labor Day Weekend at The Omni Grove Park Inn!
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment this Labor Day Weekend at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our historic inn provides a perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment, and adventure to make your long weekend truly unforgettable. Join us for a series of special events and […]
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25th Anniversary of Celebrate Anderson
Celebrate Anderson honors the rich history and exciting future of Anderson County, SC, with fun, fireworks, and free concerts this Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two full-production concerts by national touring country music artists Randy Houser and Ashley McBryde. Tickets are free. You must have a ticket to enter the venue.
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ACMS Presents the Poiesis String Quartet with guest Amer Hasan
ACMS Presents the Poiesis String Quartet with guest Amer Hasan
From modern to Mozart, this young ensemble to watch brings poise and panache to Asheville in this season-opening concert. Known for performing classical music through a fresh perspective, the innovative group drew inspiration for its name, Poiesis, from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν, which means “to make” — or, specifically, to create something that has […]