
George Masa: a Life Reimagined Film Screening
A new documentary by filmmaker Paul Bonesteel explores the life of photographer and conservationist George Masa, uncovering historical puzzles through research with author Janet McCue.
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A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.

A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A documentary preview screening, live performance, and community conversation explore John R. Hayes’s legacy and impact on Asheville, connecting local history, storytelling, and cultural reflection.
A documentary preview screening, live performance, and community conversation explore John R. Hayes’s legacy and impact on Asheville, connecting local history, storytelling, and cultural reflection.
A documentary preview screening, live performance, and community conversation explore John R. Hayes’s legacy and impact on Asheville, connecting local history, storytelling, and cultural reflection.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

A playful sci-fi comedy sends a washed-up television crew into a real intergalactic adventure, poking fun at Star Trek tropes. Settle in for a free screening with popcorn.

A playful sci-fi comedy sends a washed-up television crew into a real intergalactic adventure, poking fun at Star Trek tropes. Settle in for a free screening with popcorn.
A playful sci-fi comedy sends a washed-up television crew into a real intergalactic adventure, poking fun at Star Trek tropes. Settle in for a free screening with popcorn.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library, complete with free popcorn. Low key evening entertainment designed for kids and caregivers to watch together in a community space.

A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library, complete with free popcorn. Low key evening entertainment designed for kids and caregivers to watch together in a community space.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library, complete with free popcorn. Low key evening entertainment designed for kids and caregivers to watch together in a community space.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.
Explore how native plants sustain pollinators, strengthen local ecosystems, and benefit everyday life through an informative slide presentation on ecological gardening and biodiversity in Western North Carolina.

Settle in for back-to-back experimental horror and thriller short films from the Asheville Film Festival, with Halloween costumes, mingling, and fundraising to support independent filmmaking.

Settle in for back-to-back experimental horror and thriller short films from the Asheville Film Festival, with Halloween costumes, mingling, and fundraising to support independent filmmaking.
Settle in for back-to-back experimental horror and thriller short films from the Asheville Film Festival, with Halloween costumes, mingling, and fundraising to support independent filmmaking.

Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.

Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.
Uncover Asheville-area conspiracies, eerie urban legends, and local lore during an after-hours exploration at the museum, tracing the stories and mysteries that shape the region’s folklore.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.

Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.
Create a one-minute short film while learning story development, camera basics, performance, sound, and collaboration. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop welcomes teens and adults with no prior experience.

Independent Southern filmmaking takes the spotlight with a screening of “They Dream” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour. Expect an art-museum cinema vibe with context on regional storytelling and post-film discussion.

Independent Southern filmmaking takes the spotlight with a screening of “They Dream” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour. Expect an art-museum cinema vibe with context on regional storytelling and post-film discussion.
Independent Southern filmmaking takes the spotlight with a screening of “They Dream” as part of the Southern Circuit Tour. Expect an art-museum cinema vibe with context on regional storytelling and post-film discussion.

A cinematic journey through Hieronymus Bosch’s fantastical paintings and the landmark retrospective that reunited 36 surviving works. Explore the artist’s surreal imagery alongside the research and conservation behind the exhibition.

A cinematic journey through Hieronymus Bosch’s fantastical paintings and the landmark retrospective that reunited 36 surviving works. Explore the artist’s surreal imagery alongside the research and conservation behind the exhibition.
A cinematic journey through Hieronymus Bosch’s fantastical paintings and the landmark retrospective that reunited 36 surviving works. Explore the artist’s surreal imagery alongside the research and conservation behind the exhibition.

Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.

Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.
Spine-tingling live storytelling brings North Carolina ghost stories, haunted legends, mysterious folklore, and eerie true tales to life through decades of regional lore collected by an award-winning storyteller.

Settle into a spooky autumn world of eerie forests and storybook charm while watching the complete animated series. Wirt and Greg inspired activities add playful adventure for ages 10 and up.

Settle into a spooky autumn world of eerie forests and storybook charm while watching the complete animated series. Wirt and Greg inspired activities add playful adventure for ages 10 and up.
Settle into a spooky autumn world of eerie forests and storybook charm while watching the complete animated series. Wirt and Greg inspired activities add playful adventure for ages 10 and up.

A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.

A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.
A relaxed literary discussion invites adult readers to explore Marjan Kamali’s novel The Lion Women of Tehran, sharing interpretations of its characters, themes, and reading experiences.

A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.
A biologist explains how artificial light disrupts amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, connecting dark-sky protection with biodiversity conservation and practical ways households can reduce nighttime illumination.

Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.

Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
Scan Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary for local birdlife on a guided nature walk with Blue Ridge Audubon Society members. Binoculars are available to borrow, and the excursion proceeds rain or shine.
