
2nd Annual Voices & Visions
A morning gathering from A-B Tech’s School of Fine Arts and Communication brings Voices & Visions to Ferguson Auditorium, with in-person attendance and a livestream for remote viewers.
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Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.
Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.

Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.

A community celebration honoring Montford’s local heritage through music and shared connection. This adult program brings Asheville participants together to recognize neighborhood legacy; registration is available through city parks and recreation.

A community celebration honoring Montford’s local heritage through music and shared connection. This adult program brings Asheville participants together to recognize neighborhood legacy; registration is available through city parks and recreation.
A community celebration honoring Montford’s local heritage through music and shared connection. This adult program brings Asheville participants together to recognize neighborhood legacy; registration is available through city parks and recreation.

A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.

A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.
A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.

A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.

A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.
A participatory introduction to artificial intelligence explores what AI can do, its risks for jobs and children, and practical steps to keep people in control.

Public discussion of regional housing needs and policy through a City of Asheville board meeting. Community members can attend in person and review agendas and meeting materials.

Public discussion of regional housing needs and policy through a City of Asheville board meeting. Community members can attend in person and review agendas and meeting materials.
Public discussion of regional housing needs and policy through a City of Asheville board meeting. Community members can attend in person and review agendas and meeting materials.

Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.

Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.
Build practical internet navigation and email skills in the second session of a digital literacy course. Complete Northstar assessments for a chance to earn a free laptop through Land of Sky.

Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.

Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.

Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.

Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.
Practical two-day training connects aspiring food truck owners with industry experts for real-world tools, business planning, and peer support to build safe, legal, and profitable mobile food businesses.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Live music and community connection accompany a rally for sensible hemp regulation, as local businesses and neighbors discuss federal restrictions, North Carolina’s hemp industry, and the livelihoods at stake.

Live music and community connection accompany a rally for sensible hemp regulation, as local businesses and neighbors discuss federal restrictions, North Carolina’s hemp industry, and the livelihoods at stake.
Live music and community connection accompany a rally for sensible hemp regulation, as local businesses and neighbors discuss federal restrictions, North Carolina’s hemp industry, and the livelihoods at stake.

A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.

A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.

Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.

Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.
Explore emergency readiness through practical demonstrations, county and community resources, and conversations with local partners. Live music and free food add a welcoming atmosphere to this public gathering.

A literary conversation with Scott Honeycutt and Kevin O’Donnell explores campus forests, the ideas behind their book, and the Save the Woods campaign. Connect with local woodland conservation and university history.

A literary conversation with Scott Honeycutt and Kevin O’Donnell explores campus forests, the ideas behind their book, and the Save the Woods campaign. Connect with local woodland conservation and university history.
A literary conversation with Scott Honeycutt and Kevin O’Donnell explores campus forests, the ideas behind their book, and the Save the Woods campaign. Connect with local woodland conservation and university history.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.
Browse free children’s books, stickers, and bookmarks while meeting local literacy advocates during a school-age celebration of Children’s Book Week. A playful, community-centered outing for grades K–5.

Meet the project team and learn about plans for Buncombe County’s first indoor recreation facility, including its purpose, features, and role in expanding local recreation opportunities.

Meet the project team and learn about plans for Buncombe County’s first indoor recreation facility, including its purpose, features, and role in expanding local recreation opportunities.
Meet the project team and learn about plans for Buncombe County’s first indoor recreation facility, including its purpose, features, and role in expanding local recreation opportunities.

Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.

Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.
Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.

Tech Tuesday
MoreAdult-focused technology programming creates a welcoming library setting for exploring digital tools and tech topics, with a Tuesday gathering hosted by Madison County Public Libraries in Mars Hill.

Adult-focused technology programming creates a welcoming library setting for exploring digital tools and tech topics, with a Tuesday gathering hosted by Madison County Public Libraries in Mars Hill.
Adult-focused technology programming creates a welcoming library setting for exploring digital tools and tech topics, with a Tuesday gathering hosted by Madison County Public Libraries in Mars Hill.
