Tap Jam with Amanda Hoyte

Flyer for Amanda Hoyte's Tap Jam event.

Join for a tap jam with Amanda Hoyte, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. On Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m., Amanda will be the featured performer at Jazz Jam.

Dance Workshop with Amanda Hoyte

Amanda Hoyte dance workshop flyer.

Join for a tap dance workshop with Amanda Hoyte, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. On Saturday, May 25, at 3:30 p.m., Amanda will lead a workshop and community conversation.

Performance & Community Conversation with Teso Ellis

Head shot of musician Teso Ellis.

On Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m., join us for a performance and community conversation with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. Free event — open to the public! Teso Ellis is a songwriter who has been performing in Asheville for the past eight years. Teso captivates audiences from dive bars […]

Jam with Teso

Head shot of musician Teso Ellis.

On Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., young musicians are invite to a jam session with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May.

Intro to DJ Workshop with Mike Martinez

Photo of Mike Martinez singing.

Join us for a special Intro to DJ workshop with Mike Martinez, our April #SparktheArts Artist in Residence. The workshop is for youth, is open to the public, and is FREE!

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.