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Pandemic threatens livelihoods of Asheville artists, musicians
Jason Sandford June 1, 2020

The pandemic's longterm impact on Asheville artists and musicians could alter the fabric of Asheville, which has long prided itself as an arts hub.

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Asheville News
Asheville summer festival organizers get creative as coronavirus concerns linger
Brooke Randle May 13, 2020

Festival organizers say its all about staying engaged with audiences. This weekend, Downtown After 5 kicks off a new streaming series, and LEAF goes virtual this weekend as V-LEAF.

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Asheville News
LEAF Community Arts marks milestone with new home, new name
Jason Sandford January 18, 2020

The new LEAF Global Arts Center is set for a Feb. 14 opening.

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Asheville News
Buncombe TDA awards Asheville festivals and events total of $86,500
Jason Sandford November 1, 2019

Here are two from the list of about 20 awardees: Winter Lights at The N.C. Arboretum received $10,000, the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain received $9,000.

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Asheville News
Asheville craft beer attorney Derek Allen to open own firm
Jason Sandford September 10, 2019

The new firm, Allen, Stahl & Kilbourne, is set to be up and running full bore in October.

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Asheville Music
Asheville Music Weekend: Fall LEAF 2018
Caleb Calhoun October 19, 2018

Brothership is back running the Open Mic at Pisgah on Sunday.

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Asheville News
How Brittany Jackson and Madeleine Richardson made Asheville’s coolest new micro film fest
October 12, 2018

The founders of Cat Fly Fest spill their guts about collaboration in the arts, Cat Fly Halloween, and the best recipe for fake blood.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Preservation crews will assess Asheville’s Basilica of St. Lawrence
Jason Sandford October 3, 2018

Also, there's a big new economic development announcement for the Enka Commerce Park, and more.

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Asheville News
LEAF, Eagle Market, Center for Craft and more seek Buncombe tourism dollars
Jason Sandford August 15, 2018

The biggest request came from Buncombe County's recreation services department seeking $6 million for a greenway and for Buncombe County Sports Park improvements.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Miller secures historic win in Democratic primary for Buncombe sheriff
Jason Sandford May 9, 2018

Also, the Asheville Grappling Academy is planning to open, and more.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: May 8 Asheville opioid forum spotlights experts, resources
Jason Sandford May 7, 2018

Also, it's spring and that means bears on the move, so here's some advice on how to stay aware and safe.

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Asheville events
VIDEO LEAF, Southern Highland Craft Fair, more Asheville weekend fun
Jason Sandford October 19, 2017

Also, start celebrating Halloween now by checking out "haunted" attractions such as Tormented Nightmares, and much more.

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Asheville Music
Girl power alert! The Change to play free Asheville show Oct. 18
Jason Sandford October 5, 2017

Through their music, The Change (which has played LEAF) brings positive messages of self-worth and self-confidence.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Toots & The Maytals, Los Lobos headline fall LEAF
Jason Sandford July 11, 2017

Also, there's a new boxing gym in south Asheville, and more.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Anchor Bar and Kitchen coming to West Asheville
Jason Sandford June 27, 2017

Also, the city of Asheville has two finalists for its new equity and inclusion manager, and more.

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Asheville Music
LEAF Downtown AVL lineup set: The Family Stone, Easy Star All-Stars, more
Jason Sandford June 19, 2017

More music from Free Planet Radio, Billy Jonas Band, The Paper Crowns, and more.

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Asheville Music
The wonderful world of LEAF, found through the universality of music
Caleb Calhoun May 21, 2017

The universality that is LEAF has welcomed one more consciousness to it.

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Asheville events
WNC Yarn Crawl, more Mother’s Day weekend things to do around Asheville
Jason Sandford May 10, 2017

Another edition of the Great American Strip-Off, an Ashley English book release party and local CD release events by Aaron Burdett and Skunk Ruckus are also on tap.

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Asheville Music
LEAF Festival in May features Macy Gray, Antibalas, and a ton of Asheville acts
Jason Sandford February 16, 2017

This year's festival also includes: Jon Stickley Trio, The Screaming J's, Unifire Theater, Les Amis, Ashley Heath & Her Heathens and more.

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Asheville arts
New Asheville arts festival dubbed Xpand Fest set for June on South Slope
Jason Sandford January 31, 2017

Xpand Fest organizers have experience working with local arts nonprofits, and in event planning and marketing.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: LEAF awarded $12,500 arts grant
Jason Sandford December 27, 2016

Also, the Asheville chapter of the Red Cross has a new executive director, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Zagat names Asheville a top 2016 food city
Jason Sandford December 2, 2016

More of what’s going around: -Gatlinburg update: Officials are now saying that 11 people died in the fires, with the investigation ongoing. Some 80 people were treated for injuries, some severe. More than 700 homes ...

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Asheville News
LEAF announces $1 million endowment, baseball star Maybin’s support
Jason Sandford September 20, 2016

LEAF's endowment will create long-term support for cultural arts education, the nonprofit says.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Asheville real estate market is on fire
Jason Sandford July 18, 2016

The LEAF Cocktail Crawl is back this year, and much more.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
LEAF Downtown AVL ’16 announces lineup: WAR, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bill Myers & The Monitors, much more
Jason Sandford June 7, 2016

Also, LEAF SoulTown Review, The Broadcast, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, AJ Ghent Band, Les Amis and much more.

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Asheville News
Asheville Weekend Update: Win tickets to LEAF
Jason Sandford May 12, 2016

There's so much happening this weekend. Check out our video!

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Asheville Music
LEAF Festival announces line-up for May music fest in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford February 8, 2016

Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Shovels & Rope and many more are on the bill.

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Asheville News
Asheville Design Center project building mobile performance stage for LEAF
Jason Sandford July 27, 2015

The U-Leaf is an easily transportable, nature-inspired performance stage.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music, Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Big Crafty returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, more
Jason Sandford July 9, 2015

Also, a new barbershop and tap room is coming to downtown Asheville, the fall LEAF line-up announced, and much more.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: A-B Tech announces closure of daycare center
Jason Sandford May 7, 2015

Also, a public meeting is set to meet Police Chief candidates, a meeting tonight of the Coggins Conservation Project and more.

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Asheville events
New downtown Asheville race event in August will benefit LEAF Schools and Streets
Jason Sandford March 13, 2015

The first LEAF Art Dash Asheville is holding a logo contest, with the winner receiving a custom prize pack from LEAF.

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Asheville features
Masquerade Ball at Zealandia raises money for LEAF Schools and Streets
Jason Sandford November 14, 2014

The atmosphere exuded grandeur and sophistication; Daisy Buchanan would have approved.

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Asheville Music
De La Soul, Rising Appalachia, Mandolin Orange, more to play fall LEAF in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 9, 2014

Also Bela Fleck, MarchFourth Marching Band and more.

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Asheville events, Asheville News
Asheville Grit: New signature Asheville Festival in the works
Jason Sandford June 20, 2014

The festival dream team plans to draw on deep experience with Asheville events to create a new signature fest.

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Asheville Music
Update: Funk legend Bootsy Collins cancels appearance at Asheville High School on Friday
Jason Sandford May 5, 2014

This event is private. Collins will be in town this weekend to play LEAF.

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Asheville arts, Asheville Music, Asheville News
Big changes at Black Mountain’s LEAF music festival this year
Jason Sandford March 10, 2014

The core of the changes involving dismantling the fest's Kids Village and sprinkling the offerings around festival grounds.

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Asheville Music
LEAF organizers seek public input on how to retool popular Black Mountain music festival
Jason Sandford February 25, 2014

LEAF is planning for its future and wants to hear from the public.

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Asheville Music
Dr. John, Vieux Farka Toure, Acoustic Syndicate, more at fall LEAF in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Funk, blues, Creole roots and much more at the Lake Eden Arts Festival's fall edition.

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Asheville Music
Interactive sound field coming to Asheville community center May 1-3
Jason Sandford April 15, 2013

LEAF Schools & Streets is bringing The Megaphone Project to the Wesley Grant Southside community center.

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Asheville Music
Asheville music students head south to study with Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Jason Sandford March 21, 2013

The young musicians in the LEAF Jazz Band at Delta House leave for New Orleans today to work with the world-famous group.

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Asheville Music
May 2013 LEAF festival lineup: Mavis Staples, Ozomatli, Abigail Washburn, more
Jason Sandford February 8, 2013

The Black Mountain festival always brings it: Papa Grows Funk, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, The Broadcast, are much more.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
Breaking: Artist additions announced for Moogfest and LEAF
Jason Sandford August 28, 2012

For Moogfest, add Nas. For LEAF, add the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Click the article for more.

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Asheville benefits, Asheville events, Asheville Music
CONTEST OVER — WIN TIX NOW to LEAF’s Benefit of Culture: World DanceParty at Highland Brewing
Jason Sandford August 20, 2012

Looks like a night of great entertainment, all to benefit LEAF International and LEAF in School and Streets.

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Asheville benefits
Big LEAF benefit set for Sept. 6 at Highland Brewing in Asheville
Jason Sandford August 13, 2012

Benefit of Culture: World Dance Party! is a major fundraiser that helps hundreds of local youth experience world cultures.

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Asheville events, Asheville Music
LEAF announces 2012 fall lineup: Be Good Tanyas, Tony Rice Unit, Tinariwen, Mickey Hart Band & more
Jason Sandford July 6, 2012

Still TBA is the "special Sunday festival closer" to be announced in August.

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Asheville Music
Taj Mahal to headline spring 2012 LEAF
Jason Sandford February 13, 2012

Playing catch-up. Here’s the info: The Lake Eden Arts Festival will hold its spring edition May 10-13 in Black Mountain. Blues music legend Taj Mahal headlines, with Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Preservation Hall ...

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Asheville benefits, Asheville Music
Hooping to help LEAF
Jason Sandford February 13, 2012

Press release here from the Lake Eden Arts Festival: Twisting & grooving to shake OFF those winter blues! Join LEAFers and support the 1st ANNUAL HOOPERS BALL produced by Asheville Hoops! Kids Hooping events from ...

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Asheville features, Asheville Music
Music line-up for spring 2012 edition of Lake Eden Arts Festival to be announced Friday
Jason Sandford February 2, 2012

Here’s the note from loyal reader Billy Jack: Hey, Jason! To quickly introduce myself, my name is Billy Jack Sinkovic, and I’m the Performing Arts Director for LEAF | Lake Eden Arts Festival. So, a ...

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