
Black Asheville Town Hall - City Council (Part 2)
Direct, accountable dialogue between City Council candidates (Cohort B) and Black voters at the historic YMI Cultural Center; part of a four-night public forum centering Black voices and expanding civic engagement.
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Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.

Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.

Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Monthly community centered discussions exploring literature that centers Black voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, led by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement, alexandria ravenel, alternating between a gallery and Noir Collective.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.

Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.

A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.

A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.

Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.

Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.

Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.
Bustling outdoor marketplace celebrating Black owned vendors and artisan makers, with handmade goods, food stalls, live community conversation, and family-friendly activities in a daytime public market focused on cooperative economics and local entrepreneurship.

Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.

Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.
Gentle guided breathwork and restorative self-care practices led by Black facilitators in a weekly virtual space for Black or African American participants, emphasizing community healing, mutual support, and resilience building.

Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.

Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.

Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.

Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.

Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.

Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.

Get an in-person overview of the 200 hour Yoga Alliance–aligned teacher training, with curriculum breakdown, practicum expectations, schedule and tuition details, plus a Q&A with lead instructors.

Get an in-person overview of the 200 hour Yoga Alliance–aligned teacher training, with curriculum breakdown, practicum expectations, schedule and tuition details, plus a Q&A with lead instructors.
Get an in-person overview of the 200 hour Yoga Alliance–aligned teacher training, with curriculum breakdown, practicum expectations, schedule and tuition details, plus a Q&A with lead instructors.

Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.

Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
First person personal narratives and community tales from Asheville Storytelling Circle tellers unfold in an intimate theater at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Expect candid memoir, warm humor, and direct audience connection.
First person personal narratives and community tales from Asheville Storytelling Circle tellers unfold in an intimate theater at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Expect candid memoir, warm humor, and direct audience connection.
First person personal narratives and community tales from Asheville Storytelling Circle tellers unfold in an intimate theater at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Expect candid memoir, warm humor, and direct audience connection.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.

Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.
Planning, Economic Development & Environment Committee meeting at Asheville, NC featuring virtual sessions with agenda and materials and discussions on planning, economic development, and environmental issues, organized by AVL Today. Target audience: civic stakeholders and those interested in local government and education.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
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.

A town hall gathering for veterans to connect with peers, share experiences, and get updates on benefits and healthcare resources at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Includes information about services at the 5 star rated facility and time for questions and feedback.

A town hall gathering for veterans to connect with peers, share experiences, and get updates on benefits and healthcare resources at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Includes information about services at the 5 star rated facility and time for questions and feedback.
A town hall gathering for veterans to connect with peers, share experiences, and get updates on benefits and healthcare resources at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Includes information about services at the 5 star rated facility and time for questions and feedback.