
AIA WNC- The RAD Recovery: At the Intersection of Resilience + Creativity
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
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Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
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Architectural professionals gather for a State of the State section meeting led by AIA NC President J. Richard Alsop Jr., presenting policy updates, chapter initiatives, and practice guidance in Trinity Episcopal Church's parish hall.
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After-work happy hour for Asheville commercial building professionals, mixing casual drinks, project conversations, and vendor connections in a relaxed bar setting; monthly meetup designed to spark referrals, partnerships, and local industry ties.

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Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

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Facilitated public town hall centering Black voters for accountable dialogue with 10 to 12 selected City Council candidates (Cohort A) at the historic YMI Cultural Center. Moderated Q&A encourages direct, policy-focused community engagement.

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Mayoral and city council candidates outline climate strategies and plans for working people, then move into small group discussions where attendees ask questions about housing, transit and labor policy at the student union.

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Visionary storytellers turn setbacks into creative opportunity across 12 TEDx talks interleaved with Stewart Owen Dance Company performances and Dixon Violin; includes audience participation, speaker Q&A, catered lunch, and theater networking.

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Civic town hall where District Attorney and Sheriff candidates debate public safety, criminal justice reform, and police accountability, inviting community questions and dialogue centered on Black Asheville priorities.

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Rapid fire visual storytelling in the 20x20 format—20 images shown 20 seconds each—where Asheville creatives deliver concise, roughly six minute talks that mix art, ideas, and community networking.

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Community-centered town hall fostering accountable, in-person dialogue between Black Asheville residents and City Council candidates from Cohort B at the historic YMI Cultural Center. Audience Q&A, candidate statements, and civic engagement focused on local policy priorities.

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Virtual executive committee meeting of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission focusing on preservation policy, review of historic district nominations, and procedures for public comment and local landmark designations.

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First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

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First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.

Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.

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