
Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: Film & Discussion
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
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Low key last minute community room film screening to test the library AV setup; a casual drop in gathering hosted by Asheville Introverts for introvert friendly socializing and quiet movie watching.

Low key last minute community room film screening to test the library AV setup; a casual drop in gathering hosted by Asheville Introverts for introvert friendly socializing and quiet movie watching.
Low key last minute community room film screening to test the library AV setup; a casual drop in gathering hosted by Asheville Introverts for introvert friendly socializing and quiet movie watching.
Practical four-week creative writing course focusing on storytelling craft, with craft talks, mentor texts, free writing prompts, and peer sharing to mine memories, overcome blocks, and build complex believable characters.
Practical four-week creative writing course focusing on storytelling craft, with craft talks, mentor texts, free writing prompts, and peer sharing to mine memories, overcome blocks, and build complex believable characters.
Practical four-week creative writing course focusing on storytelling craft, with craft talks, mentor texts, free writing prompts, and peer sharing to mine memories, overcome blocks, and build complex believable characters.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.
Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.

Cramped Manhattan walk-up apartment drama where a terse waitress wakes beside a compulsive, loquacious short-order cook; their talkative, romantic first encounter alternates between sharp comic banter and her quiet longing for TV and ice cream.

Cramped Manhattan walk-up apartment drama where a terse waitress wakes beside a compulsive, loquacious short-order cook; their talkative, romantic first encounter alternates between sharp comic banter and her quiet longing for TV and ice cream.
Cramped Manhattan walk-up apartment drama where a terse waitress wakes beside a compulsive, loquacious short-order cook; their talkative, romantic first encounter alternates between sharp comic banter and her quiet longing for TV and ice cream.

Discussion based study of a foundational spiritual curriculum exploring forgiveness, nondual thought, and practical inner work in a supportive circle; includes guided readings, personal reflection, open sharing, and a suggested love offering.

Discussion based study of a foundational spiritual curriculum exploring forgiveness, nondual thought, and practical inner work in a supportive circle; includes guided readings, personal reflection, open sharing, and a suggested love offering.
Discussion based study of a foundational spiritual curriculum exploring forgiveness, nondual thought, and practical inner work in a supportive circle; includes guided readings, personal reflection, open sharing, and a suggested love offering.

Two documentary films chronicle communities harmed by PFAS "forever chemicals," followed by a short Q&A with MountainTrue and actionable steps for fighting contamination in North Carolina waterways, held in a casual taproom setting.

Two documentary films chronicle communities harmed by PFAS "forever chemicals," followed by a short Q&A with MountainTrue and actionable steps for fighting contamination in North Carolina waterways, held in a casual taproom setting.
Two documentary films chronicle communities harmed by PFAS "forever chemicals," followed by a short Q&A with MountainTrue and actionable steps for fighting contamination in North Carolina waterways, held in a casual taproom setting.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.
Laugh-out-loud, fast-paced abridgment of Shakespeare that squeezes the canon into riotous rapid-fire sketches, physical slapstick, and cheeky meta-parody. Performed on an intimate community arts stage with audience participation.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.
Practical winter bike commuting workshop covering bike safety, route selection, bicycle infrastructure, and lock strategies; includes urban cycling tips and a free balaclava to help beginners and seasoned commuters ride confidently.

Book reading and launch at Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, featuring part four of the We Begin In Chaos series exploring chains of beginnings, responses to failure, and expansive worldbuilding by powerful creators. Fans of speculative fiction and experimental storytelling are welcome.

Book reading and launch at Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, featuring part four of the We Begin In Chaos series exploring chains of beginnings, responses to failure, and expansive worldbuilding by powerful creators. Fans of speculative fiction and experimental storytelling are welcome.
Book reading and launch at Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, featuring part four of the We Begin In Chaos series exploring chains of beginnings, responses to failure, and expansive worldbuilding by powerful creators. Fans of speculative fiction and experimental storytelling are welcome.

High-energy 70-minute mindreading and mentalism performance featuring jaw-dropping, highly interactive telepathy and cold-reading experiences; intimate parlor seating intensifies audience participation with limited tickets and 18+ admission.

High-energy 70-minute mindreading and mentalism performance featuring jaw-dropping, highly interactive telepathy and cold-reading experiences; intimate parlor seating intensifies audience participation with limited tickets and 18+ admission.
High-energy 70-minute mindreading and mentalism performance featuring jaw-dropping, highly interactive telepathy and cold-reading experiences; intimate parlor seating intensifies audience participation with limited tickets and 18+ admission.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.

Guided partner and small group exercises in authentic relating and conversation skills to ditch small talk, deepen emotional presence, and practice vulnerability; tailored for singles seeking meaningful romantic connections in a supportive workshop setting.

Guided partner and small group exercises in authentic relating and conversation skills to ditch small talk, deepen emotional presence, and practice vulnerability; tailored for singles seeking meaningful romantic connections in a supportive workshop setting.
Guided partner and small group exercises in authentic relating and conversation skills to ditch small talk, deepen emotional presence, and practice vulnerability; tailored for singles seeking meaningful romantic connections in a supportive workshop setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.

Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.

Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.
Sonic reinterpretations of short silent films with live, raucous scores by local bands in a dim downtown lounge; proceeds benefit queer youth while spotlighting Asheville filmmakers and musicians.