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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Adults!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! \nClass meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 – 4:00\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/free-art-class-for-adults/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! \nAll supplies will be provided.\nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and learning! \nMUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE CLASS
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/free-art-class-for-kids/
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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SUMMARY:Beginner Shoemaking\, Oxford or Derby
DESCRIPTION:Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all the skills required for making a pair of shoes by hand and is taught through demonstrations and instruction. Some of the skills covered in the course include: measuring\, fitting and modifying lasts for your feet\, pattern making\, skiving\, sewing\, lasting\, soling\, pegging and finishing leather. Each class time lasts four hours.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/beginner-shoemaking-oxford-or-derby/
LOCATION:Deborah’s School of Shoemaking\, 121 Montana Avenue\, Asheville\, 28806
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Shoemaker":MAILTO:orahdeborah@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mike Wiley Productions presents “Changing Same”
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: All performances will take place at the YMI Cultural Center at 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville* \nOn July 8\, 1944\, Private Booker T. Spicely boarded a bus in downtown Durham but never made it back to camp. The Black soldier\, newly stationed at a nearby Army base and unfamiliar with the South’s Jim Crow laws\, was shot twice in the chest by the bus driver after a dispute over his seat. The driver reboarded the bus and continued his route. An all-White jury later acquitted him in 28 minutes. \nAward-winning playwright and performer Mike Wiley brings Spicely\, the driver\, and a chorus of witnesses back to life in this searing solo show — excavating a story that faded from public memory in a city known for its progressive views\, visionary Black entrepreneurs\, and institutes of higher learning. \nJoin Mike Wiley for a Q&A  following each performance. \nGeneral Admission Adult Tickets: $35\nStudent Tickets: $15 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)\nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays: 7:30pm ; Sundays: 2pm\n“Choose Your Price” Nights: Wednesdays & Thursdays (11/4-11/5 & 11/11-11/12)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/mike-wiley-productions-presents-changing-same/
LOCATION:YMI Cultural Center\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville \, 28801
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Stage Company":MAILTO:ncstage@ncstage.org
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SUMMARY:Rumpelstiltskin - Playhouse Jr. - 11/12-11/15
DESCRIPTION:​\nA world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold\, grit\, and a touch of magic\, set to a captivating score that fuses folk\, rap\, and percussion. \nThe kingdom is in crisis\, the villagers are hungry\, and their future rests in the hands of a poor miller’s daughter. Her only hope is a daring bargain with a mysterious stranger — one that tests the worth of a name\, the power of trust\, and the courage to spark change. \nThis new musical explores the cost of greed and the grace of kindness\, reminding us that what truly matters can’t be measured in gold. \nBe the first to experience a brand-new American musical by Ben Mackel\, developed through the Playhouse Jr. Licensing New Works Initiative. Created entirely under our roof\, this world premiere offers new theatre for all — big and small — continuing a bright new chapter of storytelling from the Playhouse’s stage to the world’s. \nEvent Times:\n11/12 –  7pm\, 11/13 – 7pm\, 11/14 – 2pm & 6pm \, 11/15 – 2pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/rumpelstiltskin-playhouse-jr-11-12-11-15/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jesse Roper
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ROOM ONLY \nJESSE ROPER\nJesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and adventurous spirit; guitar in hand and a grin on his face. \nJesse\, along with long-time bandmates the Pretty Good Band\, has spent much of the last few years travelling the highways\, byways and backroads of North America\, bringing his own brand of modern\, indie-infused Americana blues to fervent audiences across the continent. Known for his powerhouse live performances\, Jesse is truly electrifying on stage – his soulful vocals expanding across silky guitars and hard-hitting grooves. You’d never guess that this soldier of the six string – all mischief\, mayhem and virtuoso guitar playing – experienced crippling stage-fright long into his 20s. Today\, the stage is his home and he’s inviting you in\, cold one in hand\, for one helluva good time. \nOf course\, he’s more than a magnetising stage presence and great hair – Jesse has the goods to back this up. A master at connecting his personal experiences to his songwriting\, he crafts wildly entertaining narratives of the challenges and eccentricities of life\, pulling inspiration from all that surrounds him. His musings on love (both won and lost)\, the call of the road and the promise of what’s round the corner draw similarities to JJ Cale\, Leon Bridges\, and Alabama Shakes. His innate musical talent and flexibility of style have seen him play with soul icon Booker T. Jones\, rock veteran Colin James\, blues belter Beth Hart\, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. Across streaming platforms\, he’s racked up over 500\,000 monthly listeners and millions of streams. \nWhile based in Victoria BC\, Jesse is back on the road with the Pretty Good Band throughout 2026. All seasoned musicians themselves\, the band is Matt Reid (bass)\, Chris Van Sickle (keys)\, East Coast Pete (guitar) and Brent Norman (drums). “Each one of these guys on their own is funnier and smarter than I am\, but somehow I’m the band leader\,” Jesse laughs. “I’m a lucky lead guy to have these cats in my band. They’re Pretty Good.”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/updatestage/event/jesse-roper/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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