LEAF 2023 Calendar
Photo By Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Social Change - DakhaBrakha of Ukraine ““Ambassadors of Free Ukraine”. LEAF LOVE & GRATITUDE to LEAF Members for supporting Culture & Arts locally & Globally!
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday JANUARY 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Photo by Alexa Kincaid - Learning Journey Theme: Black History Month - Young artists bring to life LEAF Global while walking in the footprints of history. This special place was the historic Club Del Cardo on “The Block” where the music and the gathering spirit was so good.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday FEBRUARY 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Lincoln’s Birthday Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day Super Bowl Sunday Ash Wednesday Mardi Gras
Groundhog Day
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Women’s History - Rising Appalachia Sisters have grown up at LEAF. Celebrating LEAF’s 50th they also honored their mom and shared their big news of motherhood on the horizon.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday MARCH 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Daylight Savings Begins St. Patrick’s Day Spring Begins
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Celebrating Earth Day across the world in all 193 Countries every day. Our beautiful outdoors is precious - Lake Eden is a beautiful historic site where artists, families & friends gather.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday APRIL 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Earth Day Easter Good Friday Passover Ends
Begins Palm Sunday 30
Passover
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Explore Culture & Music at LEAF Retreat May 11-14, 2023 - Retreat Jam with Preservation Hall, Chinobay of Uganda & Chief Shaka Zulu. Lake Eden’s historic Lounging Barn was built by Black Mtn College Students.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday MAY 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Cinco de Mayo
Memorial
Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day
Day
Kentucky Derby
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Juneteenth & Pride - Blue Ridge Pride Drag Queens!
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday JUNE 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Flag Day Father’s Day Summer Begins
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Elevating Young Voices with LEAF Summer Series & Camp! - World Music Superstar Rocky Dawuni of Ghana & LEAF Schools & Streets Youth Take the Stage.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday JULY 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Independence Day Parents Day 30 31
Photo by LI Costa Rica - Learning Journey Theme: World Indigenous Month- Culture Keeper Luis teaches youth how valuable plant medicine in the Cabecar First Nation of Costa Rica.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday AUGUST 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Senior Citizens Day
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Latinx Heritage - Las Cafeteras “ use the Arts as a hammer to shape the present for a more Just future”.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday SEPTEMBER 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Labor Day
Patriot
Autumn Begins
Grandparents Day
Day
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
Photo By Hunter McRae Photography - Learning Journey Theme: Celebrating Legends of The Americas at LEAF Festival October 19-22, 2023 - The Magic of Lake Eden.*Supported by NEA.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday OCTOBER 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween Columbus Day
Photo By Meg Locke - Learning Journey Theme: Native American Heritage.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday NOVEMBER 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Daylight Savings Ends Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Election Day
Photo By LEAF International Ambassadors - Learning Journey Theme: Global Gratitude + LEAF Love & Appreciation for all Members who help keep LEAF Cultural Arts Education programs thriving! - LEAF International Rwanda Jr. Troupe. 2nd one is LEAF International Ivory Coast.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday DECEMBER 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Christmas
New Year’s Eve
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Pearl Harbor Day
Winter Begins
Hanukkah Ends Hanukkah Begins
Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Civil & Social Justice - LEAF International Rwanda Culture Keepers.
Tuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday JANUARY 2024 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Day
What’s Inside? LEAF LOVE & GRATITUDE to LEAF Members for supporting Culture & Arts locally & Globally! Come Visit us at LEAF Global Arts in Downtown Asheville on the corner of Market & Eagle Streets on the historic “Block”. www.theLEAF.org LEAF Retreat May 11-14, 2023 (*must be a member/limited size) - LEAF Summer Camp & Special Summer Series - LEAF Festival October 19-22, 2023 - -LEAF Global Experience In Downtown AVL on corner of Eagle & Market Streets ALL Year long: Workshops w favorite LEAF Artists, Events & Rent this special place for your event! This special LEAF Love gift made possible by Steve Atkins of Fox Cove Photography.