Mike Wiley at the YMI - Changing Same
A gripping solo historical drama recounts the 1944 killing of Private Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus dispute, tracing the fallout with stark storytelling and urgent themes of racism and justice.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
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.
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 communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
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 classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing 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.
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.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Solo piano performance blending jazz improvisation with classical and minimalist influences, led by North Carolina native composer Willie Sime. Set inside the Asheville Art Museum for an art-forward, intimate Sunday evening concert atmosphere.
Solo piano performance blending jazz improvisation with classical and minimalist influences, led by North Carolina native composer Willie Sime. Set inside the Asheville Art Museum for an art-forward, intimate Sunday evening concert atmosphere.
Solo piano performance blending jazz improvisation with classical and minimalist influences, led by North Carolina native composer Willie Sime. Set inside the Asheville Art Museum for an art-forward, intimate Sunday evening concert atmosphere.
Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.
Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.
Community documentary screening of One Track Heart, tracing Krishna Das’s life and devotional music roots. Post-film conversation with director Jeremy invites audience Q and A in an intimate Haywood Road space.
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.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A shadowy true crime speakeasy night with mixologists and storytellers guiding four chilling cases—Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein—paired with bespoke cocktails inspired by each tale. Expect tense atmosphere and theatrical intrigue inside a historic temple setting.
A shadowy true crime speakeasy night with mixologists and storytellers guiding four chilling cases—Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein—paired with bespoke cocktails inspired by each tale. Expect tense atmosphere and theatrical intrigue inside a historic temple setting.
A shadowy true crime speakeasy night with mixologists and storytellers guiding four chilling cases—Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein—paired with bespoke cocktails inspired by each tale. Expect tense atmosphere and theatrical intrigue inside a historic temple setting.