2026 - Intercity Visit to Asheville, NC
A structured intercity visit that brings an out of town delegation to Asheville for meetings, site visits, and civic conversation. Expect relationship building across local organizations with a focus on city learning and collaboration.
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Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.
Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.
Resource-focused dementia symposium with exhibitor tables, a light lunch, and ample time to connect with local support services. Talks cover social and psychological support, elder law planning, and medical updates from a social worker, attorney, psychologist, and neurologist.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
A full-weekend downtown festival blending concert sets, film screenings, and visual art experiences into one culture-forward celebration. Designed for connection and discovery across Asheville’s music, art, and community scenes.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
Midday operating committee meeting focused on Mountain Community Capital Fund priorities, decisions, and project oversight. A civic, discussion-driven setting for residents and stakeholders interested in local investment strategy and community development.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Virtual executive committee meeting of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission focused on local historic preservation policy, project reviews, and commission business. A civic agenda geared toward stakeholders tracking landmarks, zoning impacts, and public process updates.
Virtual executive committee meeting of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission focused on local historic preservation policy, project reviews, and commission business. A civic agenda geared toward stakeholders tracking landmarks, zoning impacts, and public process updates.
Virtual executive committee meeting of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission focused on local historic preservation policy, project reviews, and commission business. A civic agenda geared toward stakeholders tracking landmarks, zoning impacts, and public process updates.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.
A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.
A neighborhood gathering focused on updates, discussion, and resident input on local priorities affecting the Burton Street area. Expect community announcements, agenda items, and time for questions with city-connected organizers.
Free STEM festival with hands-on science demos, nature-focused activities, and meet-and-greet stations with working scientists. Curiosity-driven learning for kids and families with outdoor exploration woven into a statewide science celebration.
Free STEM festival with hands-on science demos, nature-focused activities, and meet-and-greet stations with working scientists. Curiosity-driven learning for kids and families with outdoor exploration woven into a statewide science celebration.
Free STEM festival with hands-on science demos, nature-focused activities, and meet-and-greet stations with working scientists. Curiosity-driven learning for kids and families with outdoor exploration woven into a statewide science celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Rows of handmade quilts and fiber art fill the Davis Event Center, with judged displays, shopping from quilting and fabric vendors, and chances to meet local makers. A community-forward show for stitchers, collectors, and craft lovers.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.