Repeat Until True Experimental Concert Series | Fridays in March, 8-11PM

RUT is an experimental music concert series, presenting NC-based music makers and sound artists. The series takes it’s name from March resident Zach Cooper’s upcoming DOSed album and improvisation protocol, “Repeat Until True.” Each night will feature different artists and ensembles engaging with the RUT protocol as part of the programming.

Lamplight AVL at BMCM+AC’s {Re}HAPPENING | May 3, 2025

The {Re}HAPPENING is an annual, day-long immersive arts event at the historic campus of Black Mountain College. The event provides a platform for contemporary artists to share their responses to the vital legacy of Black Mountain College by activating the buildings and grounds of the BMC campus with installations, new media, music, and performance projects.

Lamplight AVL will be will taking over the North Lodge on campus, and will be bringing a group of artists for performances and installations throughout the day of the event. Get your tickets here!

 

Sat May 3, 2025  |  3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, NC, 28711

Participating Artists:


Performances by:
Zach Cooper  |  Shane McCord  |  Ellicott Hooligan (Shane McCord, Mikey Powers, and Dave Portner)  |  Pilgrim Party Girl (Hannah Eicholtz and Abe Leonard)  |  Spyrodon (Tara Foley and Alex Theodoropulos)  |  Matthew Boman
Installations by:
Lindsay Mercer and Andrew Weathers  |  Olly Scarberry  |  Peter Speer & Brett Naucke  |  Nate Northrup  |  Spyrodon

Shane Justice McCord Tree of Heaven Album Release Show | April 11th, 2025 7pm

Join us on April 11th, 2025 at 7pm for Shane Justice McCord’s Tree of Heaven Album Release Show with special guests TBA. $10 suggested donation, pay what you can

Tree of Heaven is a solo album recorded throughout 2024 to tape and computer. Colliding worlds of song, collage, tape manipulation, and woodwind composition. Heavy on the bass clarinet and field recordings. Released on new label Tree of Heaven Recordings.

Shane Justice McCord is a human being living in Woodfin, NC. Shane has been making music for 20 years intentionally (and 29 years accidentally). Tree of Heaven is the first release under birth name SHANE JUSTICE MCCORD, however Shane has released music with Sham and other projects.

The performance will be a duo of Shane on bass clarinet/voice/acoustic guitar and Charlie Boss on upright bass.

Photo by Charlie Boss

Shirt Re-Workshop with Reba Fraser | Tues, Feb 25, 6-8PM

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⭐ SIGN UP HERE  ⭐

Join current artist-in-residence Reba Fraser for a clothing dyeing workshop!

Need a little wardrobe jeuje? Maybe a top you’ve had for years that you never wear but can’t let go of? Welcome to the magical world of colorful dye makeover. Reba will show you all the methods she uses to re-work clothing using Procion dye and bleach. She’ll even give a quick sewing tutorial if needed for a major up-cycle.

Guidelines:

• Only Natural materials like cotton, linen, or silk

• Small articles of clothing only. Please no jackets, dresses (unless small like a slip), or pants

• Not sure what to bring or what the material is? To be on the safe side, grab a bunch of pieces that we can discuss options and only re-work 2-3.

• Clothes must be clean

• All ages!

This class is free but Reba asks that you donate to a local organization of your choice in exchange- Reach out if you need suggestions!

Space is limited to just 12 participants, so sign up soon for the best chance of joining us on Tuesday!

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Nate Northrup Opening Event | Sunday January 26 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of refreshments and cheer as our current artist in residence, the amazing Nate Northrup, hosts an open studio to share his work! Sunday 1/26, from 6pm to 9pm, with wine and finger foods.

Hiss Golden Messenger at Ayurprana | Jan 24th at 7PM

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The folks at Ayurprana thrilled and honored to welcome Hiss Golden Messenger to the APLR stage on Friday, January 24th, 2025. This incredibly intimate show finds Hiss Golden Messenger band leader M.C. Taylor performing solo and playing his adored and critically acclaimed album Bad Debt in its entirety. We couldn’t be more elated to announce that one of our favorite musicians Rosali will join Hiss Golden Messenger on this momentous occasion. Rosali, who released AOTY contender “Bite Down” this past March, will play a can’t-be-missed stripped-down solo set as well.

Portions of the proceeds from the APLR show will benefit Lamplight AVL’s RECOVER + REMAIN + THRIVE efforts. In the wake of the devastating hurricane Helene and subsequent catastrophic flooding, Lamplight AVL is working to launch phased support of local artists to ensure their immediate and foundational recovery, with a vision of artists remaining and thriving in Asheville.

Get your tickets today!

Nate Northrup Open Studio | Saturday January 25 1-4pm

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Join us as our current artist in residence, the amazing Nate Northrup, hosts an open studio to share his work! Saturday 1/25, from 1pm to 4pm. Stop on by!

Lindsey Mercene + Nicolette Leigh Yates Art Opening | January 10th, 6PM

Join us for an open house evening of art and conversation on Friday, January 10th from 6pm-9pm! Lindsey Mercene (@lindsey______mercene) and Nicolette Leigh Yates (@nicolettelyarts) will be showcasing their mixed media works in a collaborative exhibition. Select originals and prints will be available for purchase.

 

 

Lamplight Silent Auction! | Ends 5PM EST on Monday, Dec 23rd

We’ve launched an online auction!

We’ve curated a special collection of experiences and items (including this incredible vanessa german painting, shown above!) for you to bid on!

You can bid on:
– Private Karaoke Party in the Drop of Sun Live Room
– 2 Night Stay in the Drop of Sun Apartment
– vanessa german Original
– Throw a Pool Party!
– 2 Nights at a Lake Cabin
– Fender Jazzmaster
– Backlund Rockerbox II DLX
– Merge Records Vinyl Collection
– Secretly Canadian + Dead Oceans + Jagjaguwar Vinyl Collection

All proceeds for this auction will benefit phase 2 of our Helene Relief efforts, a program to support and stabilize artists, organizations, and collectives who have been deeply impacted by Helene. Check out the rad items we’ve listed, and share our auction with your community near and far who might be looking for ways to support our community in this recovery.

The auction will run through December 23rd.

Happy Bidding!

Benefit Show: Mary Lattimore at Ayurprana | Dec 27th at 7PM

Mary Lattimore and the wonderful team at Ground Control Touring have decided to present the show on December 27th as a benefit for Lamplight AVL’s Recover, Remain, and Thrive initiative.

The artists and arts organizations that make the Asheville area the special, vibrant place we call home have been deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene. Many have lost homes, studios, equipment, and livelihoods. Lamplight AVL is an Asheville-based 501c3 that supports the community through engagement with music and the arts. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to this program, which enables artists to recover, remain in the area, and continue to create the work that inspires our community. Funds are distributed directly to artists over multiple phased projects, ensuring that recovery is both immediate and foundational, and maintaining the Asheville area’s identity as an arts haven for residents and visitors alike.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this incredible show featuring the incomparable Mary Lattimore, with special guests Min Xiao-Fen and Tashi Dorji, and know that by purchasing a ticket you are changing the lives of Asheville area artists.