Luis Elizondo is a former U.S. intelligence official who served as director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) at the Department of Defense. He became a central figure in the modern UFO/UAP disclosure movement after resigning from the Pentagon in 2017, and his firsthand accounts of classified programs have helped shift government and public conversation about unidentified aerial phenomena.

Elizondo's presentations combine insider government knowledge with an accessible, earnest delivery that has made him a sought-after speaker for audiences ranging from aerospace professionals to curious civilians. His book Imminent brought renewed attention to decades of government UAP research, and this evening promises a compelling and thought-provoking discussion of subjects that were once entirely off-limits.

Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM. All Ages. This is a fully seated show. Luis Elizondo speaks at The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Downtown Asheville NC. A fascinating evening for anyone curious about the biggest questions in aerospace and live events in Asheville NC.

The Orange Peel is Downtown Asheville's premier live music venue and concert hall, booking national touring acts across rock, hip-hop, indie, electronic, and beyond at 101 Biltmore Ave. With one of the best sound systems of any mid-size venue in the Southeast, the 1,000-capacity room keeps you close to the stage without the chaos of a larger arena. Downstairs, Pulp lounge streams the main stage live for a more relaxed alternative.

The sound at The Orange Peel is genuinely exceptional for a venue this size — you can hear every instrument clearly even on a packed Saturday night. It's the kind of room where you actually want to show up early and stay late. Seen everything from sold-out indie rock nights to hip-hop headliners here and it never disappoints.

The Orange Peel

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Luis Elizondo at The Orange Peel

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