Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
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An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.
An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.
An evening author talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, diving into the real-life stories behind NASA’s Black women mathematicians and the making of Hidden Figures. Expect discussion, inspiration, and a community-focused literacy spotlight at a conference center venue.
Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.
Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.
Earth Day evening blending live songs and spoken stories with musician storyteller William Ritter in a public library setting. A family friendly community program centered on nature, stewardship, and local environmental awareness.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Interactive two-day racial equity training concentrating on foundational anti-racism frameworks, historical context, and participant skill-building through facilitated discussions and practice exercises at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Connie Regan Blake's storytelling students present an intimate evening of oral narratives mixing personal memoir, folktales, and gentle humor in a small gallery-style black box, ideal for community-minded audiences.
Connie Regan Blake's storytelling students present an intimate evening of oral narratives mixing personal memoir, folktales, and gentle humor in a small gallery-style black box, ideal for community-minded audiences.
Connie Regan Blake's storytelling students present an intimate evening of oral narratives mixing personal memoir, folktales, and gentle humor in a small gallery-style black box, ideal for community-minded audiences.
Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.
Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.
Midday luncheon gathering at the A-B Tech Conference Center hosted by Mission Health, centered on welcoming connections and conversation. A community-forward meal setting designed for relationship-building and informal networking.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Arbor Day gathering to honor and officially dedicate Buncombe County’s oldest known white oak, dating to around 1665. Expect a community ceremony with honored dignitaries on the Community Commons grounds.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.
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.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
Daylong Just Recovery workshop facilitated by the NC Climate Justice Collective, focused on post Helene recovery and rebuilding Swannanoa through climate justice frameworks. Collaborative discussions connect Warren Wilson community members and local residents to form practical partnerships and resilience plans.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Ribbon-cutting celebration with City of Asheville officials and Nature Center staff marks the grand opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians. Stroll a pollinator garden with educators sharing butterfly-oasis tips, plus a one-day 20% off pollinator-themed gift shop sale.
Ribbon-cutting celebration with City of Asheville officials and Nature Center staff marks the grand opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians. Stroll a pollinator garden with educators sharing butterfly-oasis tips, plus a one-day 20% off pollinator-themed gift shop sale.
Ribbon-cutting celebration with City of Asheville officials and Nature Center staff marks the grand opening of the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians. Stroll a pollinator garden with educators sharing butterfly-oasis tips, plus a one-day 20% off pollinator-themed gift shop sale.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A free documentary screening tracing Japanese immigrant photographer George Masa and his role in early conservation, with sweeping archival images of the Great Smoky Mountains and Asheville-area history. Film-focused community night in a classic theater setting.
A free documentary screening tracing Japanese immigrant photographer George Masa and his role in early conservation, with sweeping archival images of the Great Smoky Mountains and Asheville-area history. Film-focused community night in a classic theater setting.
A free documentary screening tracing Japanese immigrant photographer George Masa and his role in early conservation, with sweeping archival images of the Great Smoky Mountains and Asheville-area history. Film-focused community night in a classic theater setting.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
Weekly online restorative circle centered on self care and community of practice for Black and African American participants, led by Black facilitators. A supportive space for grounding, reflection, and collective care rooted in Audre Lorde’s self preservation ethos.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.