2025 LEAF Calendar

LEAF 2025 Calendar LEAF 2025 Celebrates 30 Years – Passing the Torch: Each One Teach One

Cuban Trombonist Ilarivis García Despaigne of Cimafunk’s all-female horn section! - Learning Journey Theme: Social Change & Justice - Photo By Steve Atkins

JANUARY 2025 Monday

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Cultural Ambassador & Teaching Artist Adama Dembele - Learning Journey Theme: Black History Month - Photo By Steve Atkins

FEBRUARY 2025 Monday

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Groundhog Day

Lincoln’s Birthday

Super Bowl Sunday

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Valentine’s Day

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Presidents’ Day

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LEAF International Rwanda Jr. Troupe - Learning Journey Theme: Women’s History - Photo By Mandi Xart

MARCH 2025 Monday

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Mardi Gras

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Ash Wednesday

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Daylight Savings Begins

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Spring Begins

St. Patrick’s Day

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Zipline into Lake Eden - Learning Journey Theme: Social Change & Justice - Photo by Steve Atkins

APRIL 2025 Monday

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Passover Begins Palm Sunday

Good Friday

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Passover Ends Easter

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Earth Day

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Aurora Borealis over Lake Eden - Photo By Steve Atkins - LEAF Retreat May 8-11, 2025

MAY 2025 Monday

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Kentucky Derby

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Cinco de Mayo

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Armed Forces Day

Mother’s Day

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Memorial Day

Whitney Monge, Transcending Boundaries with resilience & passion for music. - Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Juneteenth & Pride

JUNE 2025 Monday

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Flag Day

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Father’s Day

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Summer Begins

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LEAF Lights & LEAF Kono Band Debut at Downtown After 5 - Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Elevating Young Voices

JULY 2025 Monday

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Independence Day

Parents Day

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Pick up a Drum & Come Together: World Drum Day. - Photo By Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: World Indigenous Month

AUGUST 2025 Monday

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Senior Citizens Day

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Cimafunk of Cuba Afro-Cuban rockstar, redefining Cuban music for the world - Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Latinx Heritage

SEPTEMBER 2025 Monday

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Labor Day

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Patriot Day

Grandparents Day

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Rosh Hashana Autumn Begins

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LEAF Love Swannanoa+Black Mtn with Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn and their kids, Rising Appalachia and Mercy Kinobe bringing back the music after Hurricane Helene - Photo by Steve Atkins - LEAF Global Arts Festival October 16-19, 2025.

OCTOBER 2025 Monday

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Yom Kippur

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Columbus Day

Halloween

Danza Azteca Chichimeca - Photo by Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Native American Heritage

NOVEMBER 2025 Monday

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Election Day

Daylight Savings Ends

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Veterans’ Day

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LEAF Kono Band Friendsgiving! Gratitude for Teaching Artists & Friends - Photo By Steve Atkins - Learning Journey Theme: Global Gratitude + LEAF Love & Appreciation for all Members & Partners

DECEMBER 2025 Monday

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Pearl Harbor Day

Hanukkah Begins Christmas

Winter Begins

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New Year’s Eve

Jumping into the new year with LEAF International Tanzania Maasai - Photo by Schree Chavdarov

JANUARY 2026 Monday

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New Year’s Day

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Hanukkah Ends

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LEAF LOVE & GRATITUDE to LEAF Members!

Your Support Empowers Culture & Arts Locally & Globally!

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, GRATITUDE & GRACE to Dan Lucas Memorial Fund & all Supporters of LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund Ê

www.theLEAF.org LEAF 2025 Celebrates 30 Years - Theme: Passing the Torch: Each One Teach One •LEAF Retreat May 8-11, 2025 & LEAF Festival October 16-19, 2025 •LEAF Summer Camps & Special Summer Series •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!

2025 Calendar is Dedicated to 2 of our Beloved Bright LEAF Lights Who Passed in 2024: Kynzi Cooper

& Mr. Edgar “Papa Smurf” Bryant

Since 1995! LEAF Global Arts is on a mission connecting cultures and creating community through music, arts education and experiences.

Why? To cultivate curiosity, preserve cultures and promote global understanding. Connect & discover more: theLEAF.org