Books, Bites, & Brighter Futures
Daylong book and champagne specials paired with small plates and cocktails raise funds for children’s literacy in Western North Carolina; 15 percent of net proceeds support the Junior League of Asheville’s literacy initiative.
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Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.
Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.
Serving classic breakfast favorites reimagined for evening dining, paired with curated wines for a playful late-night meal.
A St. Patrick’s Day swap party built around spring cleaning and trading books, puzzles, DVDs VHS, vinyl, cassettes, and video games in a laid-back bar setting. Jello shot specials and late-night snacks keep the hang lively.
A St. Patrick’s Day swap party built around spring cleaning and trading books, puzzles, DVDs VHS, vinyl, cassettes, and video games in a laid-back bar setting. Jello shot specials and late-night snacks keep the hang lively.
A St. Patrick’s Day swap party built around spring cleaning and trading books, puzzles, DVDs VHS, vinyl, cassettes, and video games in a laid-back bar setting. Jello shot specials and late-night snacks keep the hang lively.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Get verbal valuations from furniture, coin, jewelry, fine art, and decorative art specialists for a nominal fee, with proceeds supporting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing work.
Get verbal valuations from furniture, coin, jewelry, fine art, and decorative art specialists for a nominal fee, with proceeds supporting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing work.
Get verbal valuations from furniture, coin, jewelry, fine art, and decorative art specialists for a nominal fee, with proceeds supporting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing work.
Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
Casual Friday evening tasting in a cozy bar with $10 samples (waived with bottle purchase), plus 10% off featured bottles and complimentary tastings when buying a bottle; walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
Lively bilingual story time blending English and Spanish books, songs, rhymes, and interactive read-alouds for families and young children in a warm community library setting, focused on early literacy and language exposure.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
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.
Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Celebrate Pi Day with warm personal pies from West End Bakery paired with premium coffees, teas, cacao, seasonal hand-crafted beverages, zero-proof botanical elixirs, and hemp-infused cocktails.
Celebrate Pi Day with warm personal pies from West End Bakery paired with premium coffees, teas, cacao, seasonal hand-crafted beverages, zero-proof botanical elixirs, and hemp-infused cocktails.
Celebrate Pi Day with warm personal pies from West End Bakery paired with premium coffees, teas, cacao, seasonal hand-crafted beverages, zero-proof botanical elixirs, and hemp-infused cocktails.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
Morning book discussion at Pack Memorial Library (10:30 AM) on the second Wednesday monthly, exploring a rotating mix of genres; newcomers welcome for conversational deep dives and community connection.
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.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.
Communal evening of chef-driven storytelling paired with Indian-inspired small plates and bold chutneys, where Asheville chefs and culinary elders share lived stories across a multicourse tasting at Chai Pani.
Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.
Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.
Interactive story time for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) with lively picture books, songs, rhymes, and movement at North Asheville Library to build early literacy and caregiver and child engagement.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
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.