Land of Everlasting Hills, Author Event
An author talk exploring how photographers George Masa and Jim Thompson helped build momentum for creating Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Expect regional history, archival photography context, and a book discussion in a public library setting.
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After-hours appreciation gathering at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial with access to the author’s preserved home and exhibits. Expect a relaxed, member-focused evening centered on local literary history, conversation, and site interpretation.
After-hours appreciation gathering at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial with access to the author’s preserved home and exhibits. Expect a relaxed, member-focused evening centered on local literary history, conversation, and site interpretation.
After-hours appreciation gathering at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial with access to the author’s preserved home and exhibits. Expect a relaxed, member-focused evening centered on local literary history, conversation, and site interpretation.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden corners, services, and how to use TCL resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want practical tips and local library know how.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
Beginner friendly hands-on field workshop focused on nature photography in Linville, combining outdoor composition techniques, natural light mastery, and landscape and close-up shots across forests and overlooks over a weekend.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A centennial deep-dive into the Grove Park Inn’s golf legacy, blending course history, landmark moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in a historic resort setting. Expect archival anecdotes and context for Asheville’s long-running golf tradition.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
A guided walk through Riverside Cemetery weaving fact and fiction around Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville, spotlighting real people who inspired his characters alongside other notable locals. Expect storytelling, literary context, and historic gravesite stops.
In person book signing with co authors Darren Poupore and Laura C. Jenkins celebrating a rare new full color volume on Biltmore House interiors, decorative arts, and George W. Vanderbilt era collections.
In person book signing with co authors Darren Poupore and Laura C. Jenkins celebrating a rare new full color volume on Biltmore House interiors, decorative arts, and George W. Vanderbilt era collections.
In person book signing with co authors Darren Poupore and Laura C. Jenkins celebrating a rare new full color volume on Biltmore House interiors, decorative arts, and George W. Vanderbilt era collections.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A book release party and author discussion with Asheville writer Tyler Cook celebrating his sixth novel, set in a fictional magical version of Canton, NC. Expect readings, Q and A, and a community-centered literary gathering.
A book release party and author discussion with Asheville writer Tyler Cook celebrating his sixth novel, set in a fictional magical version of Canton, NC. Expect readings, Q and A, and a community-centered literary gathering.
A book release party and author discussion with Asheville writer Tyler Cook celebrating his sixth novel, set in a fictional magical version of Canton, NC. Expect readings, Q and A, and a community-centered literary gathering.
A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.
A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.
A virtual Lunch and Learn traces the human history of South Yellow Mountain’s rugged landscape, from Indigenous presence and early settlements to mining, logging, and farming. Led by preserve manager Park Greer with a conservation focused lens.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A group bike ride through Chestnut Mountain Nature Park paired with a short talk on conserving the park, the Hominy Creek Expansion, and stream restoration work. Meet at the entrance arch for National Trails Day and land trust celebration energy.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and practical tips for using local resources. Welcoming for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about how the library works.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
A practical wildlife talk on living responsibly with Western NC black bears, focused on preventing neighborhood conflicts and using BearWise resources to handle common problem scenarios. Led by a NC Wildlife Resources Commission biologist in a campus lecture setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
Hands-on wildflower planting and conservation learning with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy inside Mast General Store. Purchases help support protected lands while you connect with local stewardship efforts.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.
Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.
Prehistoric themed summer reading fun with fossils, dinosaurs, and “unearth a story” activities designed to spark curiosity. Hands on youth programs and activity sheets support kids, young readers, and budding paleontologists all summer long.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
Interactive discussion on spiritual approaches to chronic pain and chronic illness, focused on transforming day to day wellness habits and mindset. Held in a public library setting with practical takeaways and supportive conversation.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.
A science focused ecology talk on how plants, animals, and other organisms spread, with case studies of invasive species impacting the Blue Ridge region. Expect practical natural history context in an arboretum learning setting.