Mike Wiley at the YMI - Changing Same
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
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A gripping stage performance recounting the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute, probing racial violence and accountability. Staged at the YMI Cultural Center with a history-forward, community reflection vibe.
A gripping stage performance recounting the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute, probing racial violence and accountability. Staged at the YMI Cultural Center with a history-forward, community reflection vibe.
A gripping stage performance recounting the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute, probing racial violence and accountability. Staged at the YMI Cultural Center with a history-forward, community reflection vibe.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
A gritty, heart-forward stage drama set in a truck stop sandwich shop where formerly incarcerated kitchen staff fight for dignity under a callous owner. Purpose, community, and second chances simmer as they chase the perfect sandwich amid strong language and cigarette use.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
A Star Trek–style sci fi parody spun up live as the "USS Inspiration" launches into an uncharted mission, with quick-witted characters and spacey storytelling. Late-night improv energy in a black box theater setting.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
Curated film block screening in a historic Masonic hall, built around themes of reinvention and fresh starts. Settle in for an afternoon of indie-style storytelling and community moviegoing in downtown Asheville.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A late-night jazz set honoring John Coltrane’s centennial with the NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect bold, improvisation-heavy interpretations of classic Coltrane compositions in an intimate jazz-club atmosphere.
A full length, made up on the spot Star Trek The Next Generation style episode follows the USS Inspiration into uncharted space. Audience suggestions shape the planet, the mission, and prime directive dilemmas in fast paced improv storytelling.
A full length, made up on the spot Star Trek The Next Generation style episode follows the USS Inspiration into uncharted space. Audience suggestions shape the planet, the mission, and prime directive dilemmas in fast paced improv storytelling.
A full length, made up on the spot Star Trek The Next Generation style episode follows the USS Inspiration into uncharted space. Audience suggestions shape the planet, the mission, and prime directive dilemmas in fast paced improv storytelling.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
A new play with original music that revisits and reconciles the community impact of Hurricane Helene through narrative scenes and songs. Staged at Asheville High School, it blends local storytelling with a reflective, healing tone.
Late-night improv comedy spins a brand-new Star Trek-style episode on the spot, riffing on space exploration, command drama, and alien encounters. Expect audience-driven twists, fast character work, and nerdy sci fi humor in a professional theater setting.
Late-night improv comedy spins a brand-new Star Trek-style episode on the spot, riffing on space exploration, command drama, and alien encounters. Expect audience-driven twists, fast character work, and nerdy sci fi humor in a professional theater setting.
Late-night improv comedy spins a brand-new Star Trek-style episode on the spot, riffing on space exploration, command drama, and alien encounters. Expect audience-driven twists, fast character work, and nerdy sci fi humor in a professional theater setting.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
A grown ish themed community celebration sends Black students off to college with food, fun, fellowship, and supportive partner organizations. Families can connect with mentors and resources while students receive encouragement and giveaways for the next step.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
An Appalachia-focused film block brings regional cinema and place-based storytelling to the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Expect a curated screening experience centered on mountain culture, local voices, and community conversation.
Tense stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller, trapping a bestselling romance novelist in a snowbound bedroom with his obsessive “number one fan.” Expect escalating suspense, captivity, and chilling power shifts late-night.
Tense stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller, trapping a bestselling romance novelist in a snowbound bedroom with his obsessive “number one fan.” Expect escalating suspense, captivity, and chilling power shifts late-night.
Tense stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller, trapping a bestselling romance novelist in a snowbound bedroom with his obsessive “number one fan.” Expect escalating suspense, captivity, and chilling power shifts late-night.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.
Curated film-block screening with a mix of short-form cinema in a historic temple setting. Settle in for an indie-forward afternoon program designed for local film lovers and community conversation.