Black Experience Book Club
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.
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Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
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.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, last Wednesday at 9 a.m.; agendas posted 48 hours prior, with minutes and performance recaps published afterward.
Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, last Wednesday at 9 a.m.; agendas posted 48 hours prior, with minutes and performance recaps published afterward.
Monthly public board meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at the Explore Asheville office, last Wednesday at 9 a.m.; agendas posted 48 hours prior, with minutes and performance recaps published afterward.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Interactive astrology games teaching natal chart basics in beginner friendly group sessions led by Senseful Wellness & Yoga facilitators; playful prompts, guided chart readings, and small group conversation foster self discovery and community learning.
Interactive astrology games teaching natal chart basics in beginner friendly group sessions led by Senseful Wellness & Yoga facilitators; playful prompts, guided chart readings, and small group conversation foster self discovery and community learning.
Interactive astrology games teaching natal chart basics in beginner friendly group sessions led by Senseful Wellness & Yoga facilitators; playful prompts, guided chart readings, and small group conversation foster self discovery and community learning.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.
Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.
Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.
Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.
Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.
Books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish create an interactive bilingual story time for children and caregivers at Skyland South Buncombe Library, ideal for preschoolers and family audiences.
Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.
Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.
Interactive bilingual story time blends lively books, rhymes, and songs in Spanish and English to cultivate early literacy, caregiver and child bonding, and playful language exposure in a cozy library community room.
Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.
Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.
Lively language enrichment session of rhymes, fingerplays, and board books for children 4 to 18 months old, with guided caregiver participation to build early vocabulary, social routines, and parent child bonding.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
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.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.