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SUMMARY:ABSFest Saturday Spectacular at The Orange Peel
DESCRIPTION:Our 17th annual Saturday Spectacular is THE Burlesque & Variety Show not to miss in Asheville!\nLegendary artists from across the country light up the stage\, bringing live music\, empowering burlesque\, and more. Enjoy our artisanal vendors.\nRaffle benefits Sister Kitten animal rescue.\nVIPS enjoy preferential seating\, vendor access and a charming live music Pre-Show with doors at 6:45pm.\nPreferred Seating and General Admission doors at 7:30.\nThe Spectacular starts at 8:00pm
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/absfest-saturday-spectacular-at-the-orange-peel/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:ABSFest Saturday: Belly Burly Fusion Fun with Natasha Riot
DESCRIPTION:Come sass it up in this super fun bellydance/burlesque fusion workshop!\nDesigned for all levels of movers and shakers\, we will be movin’ and shakin’ with absolutely zero judgement\, so wear what makes you feel comfortable and unrestricted\, and bring plenty of water\, a notebook\, and a towel if needed!\nWe’ll do a burlesque movement informed fitness warmup – which may or may not harken to the glory days of 80’s and 90’s workout videos (now with better movement mechanics!). Natasha will guide you through movements that are similar in both dance forms\, and some brief history as to the possible why. While we learn a short piece of choreography\, we’ll also go over what may or may not be appropriate in certain settings\, so that fun can be had by all while revering the history and cultures of the dance. We’ll discuss similarities in costuming as well!\nYou will leave this workshop with a lil bit of history\, a lil choreo that you can use\, and a whole lot of SASS!\n➡About Natasha – Our glam metal Headliner from Portland! She is a globetrotting\, award-winning\, event producing powerhouse with decades of experience in bellydance\, fitness and burlesque. Natasha has taught and performed at festivals and stages all across the US and is a class favorite with her students.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/absfest-saturday-belly-burly-fusion-fun-with-natasha-riot/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:ABS Fest Saturday:  Tarot for Fun & Profit Workshop with Madame Onça
DESCRIPTION:Already know something about tarot and want to read for others? Want to read cards at festivals\, parties\, and corporate events? There are important legal and ethical considerations to understand before you take your personal passion public. Let’s dive deep into the do’s-and-don’ts of cartomancy for money. We will touch on the history of fortunetelling and also explore spreads for various types of gigs\, best practices for tough situations\, and have an AMA about the cards in general.\n➡About Onca – Onca O’Leary aka Madame Onca is a published tarot artist\, author and teacher with decades of experience reading cards both for fun and profit. She is the artist and co-author of the critically acclaimed World Spirit Tarot as well as the Yuletide Monsters Oracle\, as well as a dancer\, singer\, NC\, international tour guide and event producer.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/abs-fest-saturday-tarot-for-fun-profit-workshop-with-madame-onca/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:ABSFest Saturday: Whip Tricks & Techniques Workshop with Paolo Garbanzo
DESCRIPTION:International circus skills performer and teacher Paolo Garbanzo takes you on a journey\, from fundamental whip safety to dynamic techniques for stage. Moving from the basics to more advanced whipcracks\, this class progresses at the pace of the students. Some whips will be available for loan and sale.\nWhip is LOUD.\n➡ About Paolo – Paolo travels the US\, UK and Europe performing his juggling\, comedy and fire show in three languages. He taught circus arts at the School in Turin\, Italy\, and leads cultural and D&D tours in both England\nand New Orleans.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/absfest-saturday-whip-tricks-techniques-workshop-with-paolo-garbanzo/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:FREE Wellness Lecture! Practical Tools to Calm the Body and Clear the Mind
DESCRIPTION:What happens when stress\, emotion\, and the nervous system collide?\nThis engaging talk explores how modern neuroscience explains something many people feel but struggle to name: how life experiences — especially stress and emotional overwhelm — shape the body\, influence the brain\, and affect our sense of well-being.\nWalk away with practical techniques you can use immediately to calm your nervous system\, release tension\, and restore a sense of balance and clarity.\nLong before neuroscience mapped stress responses or trauma patterns\, Edgar Cayce – known as the “Sleeping Prophet” – spoke about the deep connection between physical health\, emotional balance\, and the inner life. Today\, discoveries in neuroscience and psychology reveal striking parallels\, positioning Cayce as a fascinating Western bridge between older wisdom traditions and modern science.\nIn this eye-opening session\, you’ll learn:\nHow the nervous system responds to stress and emotional experiences�• Why anxiety\, tension\, or shutdown can persist�• How stress patterns become stored in the body�• The science behind somatic awareness and regulation�• Simple techniques to calm the body and clear the mind\nBlending insights from neuroscience\, psychology\, and body-based practices\, this talk offers a grounded\, science-informed perspective on stress\, resilience\, and self-regulation – delivered in a way that’s clear\, relatable\, and immediately useful. Perfect for the curious\, the creatively minded\, the overwhelmed\, and anyone ready for both insight and practical tools. \nAbout Nadira – Nadira doesn’t follow straight lines… she follows curiosity.\nFor over two decades\, she has created spaces where artistry\, embodiment\, and community collide. A research enthusiast with a degree in History\, Nadira has a long-standing fascination with how humans make meaning – through the body\, the brain\, and lived experience. Her academic background fuels her passion for exploring how emerging insights from neuroscience\, psychology\, and somatic studies can be translated into practical\, accessible tools for everyday life.\nToday\, she works in Community Outreach at the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.)\, bridging science\, embodiment\, and human experience in ways that are both thought-provoking and immediately useful.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-wellness-lecture-practical-tools-to-calm-the-body-and-clear-the-mind/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Baby Wants Candy Performing Shamilton! An Improvised Hip-Hop Musical – Presented by Asheville Improv Festival
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Improv Festival | Night 4 | Saturday 9:30 PM \nEver heard of this show “Hamilton”? Shamilton is just like that\, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip hop\, incredible songs\, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing… except made up on the spot! \nStudded with 5-star reviews at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe\, followed by packed houses and more rave reviews on a UK tour\, Shamilton! An Improvised Hip-Hop Musical has been wowing audiences the world over. Featuring the top improvisors\, rappers and musicians in Chicago\, Shamilton thrills audiences with completely unchoreographed choreography\, unrehearsed hip hop delights and hilarious spontaneous storytelling in a show that often opens nightly to endless queues and closes to standing ovations. \nOnce a historical figure/celebrity has been suggested by the audience\, the whip-smart cast and phenomenal band The Shamiltones entirely improvise an epic musical; the songs\, the dialogue\, the plot… even the choreography! Every night is a new musical; tonight it could be Guy Fieri\, tomorrow Kamala Harris\, the day after basketball playing superdog Air Bud. \nThis smash hit phenomenon will make you “talk less. Smile more”. Don’t miss your shot… to see Shamilton! \nOpening will be local narrative improv theatre company\, Adesto Theatre — featuring Laurie Jones and Paul Vonasek!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/baby-wants-candy-performing-shamilton-an-improvised-hip-hop-musical-presented-by-asheville-improv-festival/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Baby Wants Candy – Presented by Asheville Improv Festival
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Improv Festival | Night 4 | Saturday 7:30 PM \nBaby Wants Candy is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy ensembles in the world. The group proves time and again that the best stuff is spontaneous. The group has performed over 9\,000 completely improvised musicals around the world to thousands of fans from Chicago to New York to Singapore to Scotland. Entirely based on audience suggestion and accompanied by a full band\, the show is a roller-coaster ride of spontaneously choreographed dance numbers\, rhyming verses and witty\, jaw-dropping comedy. BWC has performing casts in Chicago (Apollo Theater)\, Los Angeles (UCB) and New York (UCB) and tours internationally. \nBaby Wants Candy has helped launch the careers of some of the top comedic talent in the US. BWC cast & alumni include Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live)\, Jack McBrayer (30 Rock)\, Peter Gwinn (Colbert Report)\, Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s Silicon Valley)\, Lauren Conlan Adams (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)\, Jessica McKenna (Party Over Here)\, Nicole Parker (Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway) and many more.  \nFrom a simple audience-supplied phrase\, Baby Wants Candy\, accompanied by a full band\, creates that musical on the spot! Each performance is its own opening and closing night\, and by design every show is completely unique and a once in a lifetime premiere. Some favorite titles include\, Jesus Christ Superstore\, Phantom of the Oprah and Dogs (the obvious sequel to Cats). Start thinking of your title now!  \nOpening will be local improv legends\, Reasonably Priced Babies — featuring Kim Richardson\, Josh Batenhorst\, Tom Chalmers\, Mondy Carter\, Karen Stobbe\, Aaron Price — bringing their signature improv magic!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/baby-wants-candy-presented-by-asheville-improv-festival/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Asheville Improv Festival – Closing Night!
DESCRIPTION:We are gonna kick off the CLOSING NIGHT of the 2026 Asheville Improv Festival with a lineup that features Now Are the Foxes\, a venerable and fun improv team from Charlotte\, followed by D yes& D\, a team from Nashville with a penchant for Dungeons & Dragons. Then\, Asheville’s very own Family Dinner will own the stage and then hand it over to the uniquely brilliant\, Joe & The Ether! \nThe lineup below is in order of performance. \nThe lineup:\nNow Are The Foxes\nD yes& D\nFamily Dinner\nJoe & the Ether
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/asheville-improv-festival-closing-night/
LOCATION:The Orange Peel\, 101 Biltmore Avenue\, Asheville\, 28801
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