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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · arts · Sunday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Faces of Appalachia DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260825T001923Z UID:10002526-1787702400-1790639999@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Face of Appalachia: Five Decades of Photographs by Tim Bar nwell.\nThe exhibition runs August 26 through September 28\, 2026\, with a n opening reception on Friday\, September 4\, from 5–8 p.m.\nThe exhibit ion brings together more than 50 black-and-white photographs from nearly f ive decades of documenting the people\, traditions\, and landscapes of Sou thern Appalachia. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001923Z LOCATION:Mars Hill University: Rural Heritage Museum\, 100 Athletic Street \, Mars Hill\, NC\, 28754\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/the-faces-of-appalachia/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop-In Jewelry Making! DTSTART:20260901T150000Z DTEND:20260930T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181859Z UID:96175-1788260400-1790784000@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of j ewelry you’ll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects\, incl uding rings\, earrings\, charms\, pendants\, and more. You’ll personaliz e your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry- making techniques in a fun\, welcoming environment. \nWhether you’re mak ing a keepsake for yourself or a meaningful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and the satisfaction of saying\, “I made tha t!” \n*Drop in starting at 1pm. Arrive by 3 to be sure you have time to complete the piece you want! \nPrices start at just $25 and vary by projec t\, with options available in sterling silver\, brass\, and a selection of gemstones. \nKid-friendly! Suitable for ages 6 and up. Younger participan ts or certain projects may require assistance from a parent or guardian to ensure everyone stays safe while creating. \nGreat for couples\, bridemai d parties\, girls time out\, and everyone in between! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181859Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/drop-in-jewelry-making/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hammered Wide Band Ring DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260926T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001916Z UID:96178-1788602400-1790424900@thelaurelofasheville.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors wil l take you through the process step by step including soldering\, shaping\ , hammering\, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands ! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipp ed studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker s pace. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession. You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our dow ntown Asheville metalsmithing studio. $120 includes all materials Arrive 1 5 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled. *Convenient par king is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking G arage or Rankin Parking Garage\, 1st hour is free! LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001916Z LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 84 W Walnut St Unit A\, Asheville\, 2880 1 URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/hammered-wide-band-ring-8/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:46th Annual Heritage Weekend DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062409Z UID:70338-1789898400-1789920000@www.blueridgemusicnc.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate true Southern Appalachian culture and heritage craft at the Southern Highland\nCraft Guild’s 46th Annual Heritage Weeke nd\, with live demonstrations\, music\, and family\nactivities like the on e and only World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition.\nThe two-day event tak es place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 19 and 20\,\ n2026\, at the Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway i n east Asheville\, NC.\nSome Guild artisans\, especially blacksmiths\, wea vers\, and woodworkers\, still use no electricity\,\nharvest their own loc al materials\, and color materials with natural plant dyes — all origina l\nheritage techniques learned from generations of family elders and commu nity mentors.\n“It’s my mission to keep these heritage crafts alive an d thriving\,” said Heritage Weekend\norganizer Janet Wiseman\, who is al so a musician and the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s\neducation directo r. \nCraft demonstrations will include:\n-Woodworking with traditional too ls\n-Weaving\, spinning\, and natural dyeing\n-Broom-making and blacksmith ing\n-Stone carving and printmaking\n-Soap-making \nOne of Heritage Weeken d’s biggest draws is the one and only World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle\nCompe tition at 2 p.m. Saturday\, Sept. 19. This popular contest began the year Folk Art Center\nopened in 1980. \nIn addition\, two local storytellers wi ll amuse guests with cherished folklore and native traditions.\nAsh Woody\ , of Swannanoa\, will perform Appalachian Jack Tales\, or stories involvin g a clever\nboy who employs his sharp wit to outsmart adversaries and othe r impossible predicaments. And\nDavy Arch\, a woodcarver\, historian\, and practitioner of traditional medicine\, will tell Cherokee\nstories and le gends.\nHeritage Weekend guests can also make a variety of crafts with gui dance from Guild members at\nan interactive activity table. \nEntertainme nt Schedule:\nLive Bluegrass and Mountain Music performances on an outdoor stage\nSaturday\, Sept. 19\n10 a.m. – Ash Woody- Appalachian Jack Tale s\n11 a.m. – Michael and Donna Fox\n12 p.m.- Blue-Eyed Girl\n1 p.m. – Split Rail\n2 p.m. – 46th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competiti on\n3 p.m. – Carol Rifkin and Friends \nSunday\, Sept. 20\n11 a.m. – Davy Arch- Cherokee Stories\n12 p.m. – Nobody’s Darlin’ Stringband\ n1 p.m. – Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express\n2 p.m. – Buncombe Turnpik e\n3 p.m. – Janet Wiseman and Pearl Shirley – Mountain Music \nEvent H ighlights\nWorld Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition\nSaturday\, Sept. 20 at 2 PM\nThe Venue: Folk Art Center\nExhibitions\, a craft shop\, museum\, a nd library\nGrassy picnic area \nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nMountains to Sea Trail\nThe Folk Art Center\, at 382 Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 382 ) in East Asheville\, offers free\nparking\, indoor galleries\, and a g rassy picnic area\, making it the perfect spot to spend a crisp\nearly aut umn day. Explore Appalachian heritage\, meet local craftspeople\, and enjo y the beauty of\nWestern North Carolina.\nFor more information\, please vi sit www.craftguild.org or call 828-298-7928. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062409Z LOCATION:Folk Art Center\, Milepost 382\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/46th-annual-heritage-weekend/20 26-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge Music Trails X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060214Z UID:10000855-1789898400-1789920000@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,free,music DESCRIPTION:This free celebration of mountain heritage features traditiona l crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will in clude traditional woodworking with traditional tools\, weaving\, spinning\ , dyeing\, broom making\, stone carving\, and printmaking. Visitors will h ave the opportunity to try their hand at some of the crafts and an activit y table will encourage young people to create. A music stage will provide further entertainment with bluegrass and gospel music. There is free parki ng and a grassy area for picnics and relaxation. Spend an early autumn day in WNC honoring and learning about the crafts of yesteryear. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060214Z LOCATION:Folk Art Center\, Milepost 382\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28815\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/heritage-weekend-at-the-folk-a rt-center/2026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Mountain Collaborative Project DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T000221Z UID:10001526-1789902000-1789923600@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Nine weavers from throughout Western North Carolina collaborat ed on a tapestry honoring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susan Gaire came to ot her female weavers in Western North Carolina with an idea: Collaborate on a single image\, with each artist weaving her own personality into their p anel of the tapestry. This piece was designed in early 2025\, and weaving took place between October 2025 and March 2026. Weavers were given a gener al color palette\, size guidelines\, and the placement of the three ridgel ines that run continuously across the piece\, but otherwise had full creat ive freedom to decide materials\, technique and embellishment. The result is a nine-panel artwork that tells nine chapters of the same story. This one-of-a-kind\, 7-foot-wide tapestry\, inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountain s. \nAlong with Gaire\, participating weavers are Jacqueline Fay\, Jenny Z ia\, Kathy DeOrnellas\, Anne Berg\, Kathy Dennison\, Madelaine Hairrell\, Stephanie Lyon\, and Betty Hilton-Nash. \nLearn more about this exquisite piece here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T000221Z LOCATION:Mars Landing Arts Center\, 37 Library Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, 2 8754\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/blue-ridge-mountain-collaborat ive-project/2026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haywood County Studio Tour DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T060305Z UID:10000095-1789905600-1789923600@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Haywood County Studio Tour—a free\, s elf-guided event that invites you into the creative spaces of local artist s across the county. Over the course of two days\, explore a wide variety of studios tucked into both urban corners and scenic rural settings. Meet the artists\, watch live demonstrations\, and discover unique artwork avai lable for purchase. \nWhether you’re an art lover\, a curious explorer\, or simply looking for a creative weekend adventure\, this tour offers som ething special for everyone! \nSaturday\, 10 am – 5 pm\nSunday\, noon – 5 pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060305Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/haywood-county-studio-tour-2/2 026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-n c X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ASAP's Farm Tour DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000336Z UID:10001485-1789905600-1789923600@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday \, Sept. 19-20\, noon to 5 p.m. The participating farms will be within an hour of Asheville. Farms will be announced Summer 2026. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms\, both days. Passes ar e $35 before Sept. 19 and $45 on Sept 19-20. \nASAP’s annual Farm Tour i s a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours \, demonstrations\, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina\, including vegetables\, livestoc k\, vineyards\, orchards\, flowers\, fiber\, and more! This is a family-f riendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages\, abilities\, an d interests. All are welcome. \nASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is a critical piec e of the agricultural economy as it helps local food producers rebound thr ough unexpected crisis\, strengthens the relationships between farmers and consumers\, and encourages tourism outside of Asheville. Join ASAP in sus taining our farming community. \nFor tickets and more information\, please click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000336Z LOCATION:NC URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/asaps-farm-tour/2026-09-20/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Drop-In Public Tour DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000418Z UID:10007005-1789912800-1789916400@www.ashevilleart.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive to ur exploring the Museum’s history and Collection. Discovering Art in Ash eville tours focus on a selection of objects showcasing both the Collectio n and current exhibitions. No two tours are the same. No reservations are required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000418Z LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 288 01\, United States URL:https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/public-tour-discovering-art-in-ashe ville-44-3-9-5-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ashe ville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/antique-car-show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Arts: Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers | Minn ie Evans: Draw or Die DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182304Z UID:10007389-1789912800-1789921800@www.ashevilleart.org CATEGORIES:arts,film DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Minnie Evans: Draw or Die followed by a conversation with the filmmaker\, Linda Royal. \nWe are also excited that Wayne Evans\, the great-grandson of Minnie Evans\, who is in the docu mentary\, will be attending the Q&A as well. \nSouthern Circuit screenings are funded in part by a grant from South Arts\, a regional arts organizat ion\, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For more in formation about Southern Circuit please visit www.southarts.org/southernci rcuit. \nScreening time: 56:10:00 \nFilm Synopsis: \nThe film explores the inspirational life and artistic mastery of visionary artist Minnie Evans through archived\nconversations with her friend Nina Howell Starr. \nAbout the filmmaker: \nLinda Royal (fka Linda Booker) directed\, produced\, and edited the film festival award-winning\ndocumentaries “STRAWS\,” with narration by Tim Robbins\, “Bringing It Home\,” and “Love Lived on Death\nRow.” Her films have reached audiences worldwide through film fes tivals\, educational distribution\,\ncommunity screenings\, corporate offi ces\, and in-flight entertainment. She has partnered with numerous\norgani zations for grassroots advocacy and impact campaigns. Linda was the Direct or of Operations for\nthe Sonoma International Film Festival in 2015-2016. She started By the Brook Productions after receiving\na Certificate in Do cumentary Studies from Duke University in 2005. Before filmmaking\, Linda was an Art\nDirector and graphic designer for numerous publications in Flo rida and North Carolina. \n \nLimited Capacity \nRESERVE TICKETS NOW \nht tps://www.ashevilleart.org/wp-content/uploads/minnie_evans__draw_or_die_tr ailer_2_min.-240p.mp4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182304Z LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 288 01\, United States URL:https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/south-arts-film-talk-minnie-evans-d raw-or-die/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville- nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/antique-car-show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bilbo's Birthday DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120844Z UID:10001736-1789912800-1789934400@devilsfootbrew.com CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:A Hobbit Party\nCalling all Bagginses and Boffins\, Tooks and Brandybucks\, Grubbs\, Chubbs\, Hornblowers\, Bolgers\, Bracegirdles and P roudfoots! \nWe’re thrilled to be partnering with our friends at Reclaim to bring you another gathering of merrymaking and celebration. Gather you r fellowship and head on down to our place for a Ren Faire-Inspired makers market\, free Hobbit Feast grazing table\, photo ops and a DJ dance party worthy of the Shire. Test your Tolkien knowledge during the Lord of The R ings Trivia and win fun prizes\, too! \nThis will be a (day) to remember. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120844Z URL:https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/bilbos-birthday/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Devil's Foot Beverage Company X-SOURCE-URL:https://devilsfootbrew.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR