February - Where Dark Things Grow
Close reading of Andrew K. Clark's bleak, gothic horror novel, focusing on atmosphere, unsettling imagery, and themes of decay and dread. Intimate evening book club meetup for adult readers.
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Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Close-read community discussion of Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle's WWII-era novel exploring Cherokee life, identity, and wartime memory; participant-led literary analysis with historical-context insights and small-group dialogue.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Cozy pub discussion of speculative maritime mystery and thematic worldbuilding, with casual conversation over beers welcoming both readers and curious drop-ins; the group will tackle Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz next month.
Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.
Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.
Darkly humorous and unsettling prose about transformation sparks group discussion in a casual cider taproom setting, with readers dissecting themes of alienation, absurdity, and domestic decay.
Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.
Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.
Low lit back room reading under a disco ball where introverts sip beer and quietly read favorite fantasy and sci-fi titles, with brief casual chit chat before a communal silent reading session.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
In-depth discussion of Francis Spufford's Cahokia Jazz, a longer-than-usual historical novel, with a month-plus reading window and evening meetup in Zillicoah Beer Co.'s brewery taproom; modest Meetup contributions welcomed.
Monthly conversational book discussions centered on African Diaspora literature, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or Noir Collective AVL, fostering community-centered dialogue.
Monthly conversational book discussions centered on African Diaspora literature, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or Noir Collective AVL, fostering community-centered dialogue.
Monthly conversational book discussions centered on African Diaspora literature, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or Noir Collective AVL, fostering community-centered dialogue.
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.
Critical discussion of Michael Shermer's Why People Believe Weird Things—a skeptical deep dive into history and pseudoscience (Ch. 12 and 15) in Standard Pizza's back room with Atheists of WNC.
Critical discussion of Michael Shermer's Why People Believe Weird Things—a skeptical deep dive into history and pseudoscience (Ch. 12 and 15) in Standard Pizza's back room with Atheists of WNC.
Critical discussion of Michael Shermer's Why People Believe Weird Things—a skeptical deep dive into history and pseudoscience (Ch. 12 and 15) in Standard Pizza's back room with Atheists of WNC.
A guided nighttime walking tour through Asheville's grim past, tracing unsolved murders, notorious crime scenes, and lurid local lore with atmospheric storytelling, lamp lit routes, and a conversational guide from TriangleWalkingTours.
A guided nighttime walking tour through Asheville's grim past, tracing unsolved murders, notorious crime scenes, and lurid local lore with atmospheric storytelling, lamp lit routes, and a conversational guide from TriangleWalkingTours.
A guided nighttime walking tour through Asheville's grim past, tracing unsolved murders, notorious crime scenes, and lurid local lore with atmospheric storytelling, lamp lit routes, and a conversational guide from TriangleWalkingTours.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
Lyrical magical realism reading of Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Death Constant Beyond Love,' delving into power, mortality, and political spectacle with irony and quiet tenderness; informal short story discussion in a cocktail lounge.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
In depth discussion of Emily Brontë's Gothic tale of moors, passion, and revenge using the Penguin Classics text; readers analyze narrative framing, unreliable narration, and Victorian themes while sharing pizza and conversation.
In depth discussion of Emily Brontë's Gothic tale of moors, passion, and revenge using the Penguin Classics text; readers analyze narrative framing, unreliable narration, and Victorian themes while sharing pizza and conversation.
In depth discussion of Emily Brontë's Gothic tale of moors, passion, and revenge using the Penguin Classics text; readers analyze narrative framing, unreliable narration, and Victorian themes while sharing pizza and conversation.
Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
Folklore-focused singing to honor the old gods, animate forces, and spirits of the wild during a weekly 9-week pagan choir. Tuesday evening gatherings at Land of Sky UCC emphasize ritual songs and communal voice.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.
Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.
Affordable spay/neuter clinic delivering low-cost sterilizations for community and feral cats, with basic postoperative care guidance, organized by local cat advocates on March 19.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Moonlit storytelling in a witchy, intimate parlor where readers spin spooky, whimsical tales while mellow house cats roam and purr. Expect low lighting, conversational narration, and a playful occult vibe.
Moonlit storytelling in a witchy, intimate parlor where readers spin spooky, whimsical tales while mellow house cats roam and purr. Expect low lighting, conversational narration, and a playful occult vibe.
Moonlit storytelling in a witchy, intimate parlor where readers spin spooky, whimsical tales while mellow house cats roam and purr. Expect low lighting, conversational narration, and a playful occult vibe.