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SUMMARY:Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
DESCRIPTION:This is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild\, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 artists will have their work for sale\, ranging from fine jewelry to handcrafted furniture to handwoven garments and more\, including representation from Qualla Arts\, the artisan cooperative of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. There are artist demonstrations throughout the event all four days\, and live mountain music on Saturday and Sunday. The fair runs 10am-5pm Thursday-Sunday.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-fair-of-the-southern-highlands/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:The Big Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday\, July 11 and 12\, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday (buy tickets or pay at the door)\, free to enter on Sunday. \nShop for ceramics\, prints\, jewelry\, woodwork and more\, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:The Big Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty is back! Join us Saturday and Sunday\, December 6 and 7\, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. Noon to 6 p.m. both days. $10 admission on Saturday; Sunday is free. \nThe Big Crafty is a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance at the heart of Asheville\, NC. We believe in supporting creative venturers by crafting warm communities of creative practice. \nWe extend warm welcome to the rich pageant of basement and backyard artists\, juried prize-winners\, and those who delight in them. And we’re so grateful to have been voted Best Arts/Crafts Fair (Thx\, Mountain Xpress!) every year since we began in 2008. We’re proud to boost our creative communities in all their go-for-broke\, full-of-heart\, boundary-pushing\, human-scale\, all-in\, full-tilt glory.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty-6/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Asheville Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie
DESCRIPTION:The Asheville Symphony combines forces with the incredible Cirque de la Symphonie for a family-friendly holiday-themed performance featuring favorite tunes from Tchaikovsky\, John Williams\, Brahms\, and much more — all while acrobats perform death-defying feats\, tumbling through the air and across the stage. \nMembers of the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra will join the Asheville Symphony Orchestra for select pieces\, celebrating the amazing talent of our student musicians on this performance! \nDarko Butorac\, conductor
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-symphony-cirque-de-la-symphonie/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Villain Arts' 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now back and better than ever\, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment\, unique vendors\, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first\, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from\, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore\, vendors offering fun services\, and even temporary tattoos. Also\, admission is free for children 12 and under\, (and for adults\, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass\, or $40 for a 3-day pass.) \nIf tattoos aren’t your thing\, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend\, including a contortionist archer\, sideshow\, circus acts\, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or\, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy! \nThere’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun\, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/villain-arts-6th-annual-asheville-tattoo-arts-festival-3/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Villain Arts' 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now back and better than ever\, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment\, unique vendors\, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first\, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from\, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore\, vendors offering fun services\, and even temporary tattoos. Also\, admission is free for children 12 and under\, (and for adults\, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass\, or $40 for a 3-day pass.) \nIf tattoos aren’t your thing\, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend\, including a contortionist archer\, sideshow\, circus acts\, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or\, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy! \nThere’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun\, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/villain-arts-6th-annual-asheville-tattoo-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Villain Arts' 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now back and better than ever\, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment\, unique vendors\, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first\, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from\, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore\, vendors offering fun services\, and even temporary tattoos. Also\, admission is free for children 12 and under\, (and for adults\, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass\, or $40 for a 3-day pass.) \nIf tattoos aren’t your thing\, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend\, including a contortionist archer\, sideshow\, circus acts\, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or\, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy! \nThere’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun\, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/villain-arts-6th-annual-asheville-tattoo-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:The Big Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday\, December 7 and 8\, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday\, free to enter on Sunday. \nNow\, perhaps more than ever\, The Big Crafty believes in supporting creative venturers. As Western North Carolina’s creative community recovers from Hurricane Helene\, The Big Crafty offers a space for makers to sell their work and for fans of unique art and craft to support those makers … while also snapping up memorable and meaningful holiday gifts. \nShop for ceramics\, prints\, jewelry\, woodwork and more\, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty-5/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:The Big Crafty
DESCRIPTION:The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday\, December 7 and 8\, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday\, free to enter on Sunday. \nNow\, perhaps more than ever\, The Big Crafty believes in supporting creative venturers. As Western North Carolina’s creative community recovers from Hurricane Helene\, The Big Crafty offers a space for makers to sell their work and for fans of unique art and craft to support those makers … while also snapping up memorable and meaningful holiday gifts. \nShop for ceramics\, prints\, jewelry\, woodwork and more\, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-big-crafty-4/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville\, 87 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, 28801
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