"Redemption Time" Film Screening & Community Conversation
A justice and healing film night centered on second chances, pairing a screening of “Redemption Time” with live music, a moderated panel discussion, and a reception for community conversation and connection.
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A 70-minute performance film blending spoken-word poetry with jazz violin and cinematic storytelling, centering on incarceration, dignity, struggle, and renewal. Directed by David Gonzalez, it pairs poet Jimmy Santiago Baca with Asheville jazz artist Christian Howes.

A 70-minute performance film blending spoken-word poetry with jazz violin and cinematic storytelling, centering on incarceration, dignity, struggle, and renewal. Directed by David Gonzalez, it pairs poet Jimmy Santiago Baca with Asheville jazz artist Christian Howes.
A 70-minute performance film blending spoken-word poetry with jazz violin and cinematic storytelling, centering on incarceration, dignity, struggle, and renewal. Directed by David Gonzalez, it pairs poet Jimmy Santiago Baca with Asheville jazz artist Christian Howes.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.
Storytelling from local community leaders anchors an afternoon of resilience-building conversation, with open-mic sharing, small-group dialogue, and interactive engagement activities. A reflective water ceremony closes the gathering to deepen connection and mutual support.

A purpose-driven documentary night centered on Black Maternal Health Week, screening the film "High Risk" to spotlight the urgent realities facing Black mothers. Expect reflection, community conversation, and maternal health awareness resources.

A purpose-driven documentary night centered on Black Maternal Health Week, screening the film "High Risk" to spotlight the urgent realities facing Black mothers. Expect reflection, community conversation, and maternal health awareness resources.
A purpose-driven documentary night centered on Black Maternal Health Week, screening the film "High Risk" to spotlight the urgent realities facing Black mothers. Expect reflection, community conversation, and maternal health awareness resources.

Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.

Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.
Wild, fireside style storytelling drawn from Ireland’s Fenian Cycle, weaving shapeshifting and otherworld journeys through themes of grief, joy, loss, and renewal. An intimate late night gathering for myth lovers and imaginative community.

A three day anniversary festival centered on storytelling and creative expression, with hands on workshops, panels, and roundtables designed to spark ideas and connection. Live performances round out the immersive, community driven experience.

A three day anniversary festival centered on storytelling and creative expression, with hands on workshops, panels, and roundtables designed to spark ideas and connection. Live performances round out the immersive, community driven experience.
A three day anniversary festival centered on storytelling and creative expression, with hands on workshops, panels, and roundtables designed to spark ideas and connection. Live performances round out the immersive, community driven experience.

Silent Sunday-morning gathering centered on contemplative practice, followed by gentle sharing and discussion of spiritual and religious philosophies. An interfaith, welcoming space for reflection, learning, and community connection.

Silent Sunday-morning gathering centered on contemplative practice, followed by gentle sharing and discussion of spiritual and religious philosophies. An interfaith, welcoming space for reflection, learning, and community connection.
Silent Sunday-morning gathering centered on contemplative practice, followed by gentle sharing and discussion of spiritual and religious philosophies. An interfaith, welcoming space for reflection, learning, and community connection.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.

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.

An intimate songwriter in the round with stripped down acoustic performances and truth telling lyrics to welcome summer. Expect a quiet listening room vibe built around close up harmonies, originals, and shared stories late into the night.

An intimate songwriter in the round with stripped down acoustic performances and truth telling lyrics to welcome summer. Expect a quiet listening room vibe built around close up harmonies, originals, and shared stories late into the night.
An intimate songwriter in the round with stripped down acoustic performances and truth telling lyrics to welcome summer. Expect a quiet listening room vibe built around close up harmonies, originals, and shared stories late into the night.
A trio of short films explores aging with humor and heart, moving between laughs and tears in a community screening setting. The night doubles as a launch celebration for the Elderflower Farm Camp planned for 2026.
A trio of short films explores aging with humor and heart, moving between laughs and tears in a community screening setting. The night doubles as a launch celebration for the Elderflower Farm Camp planned for 2026.
A trio of short films explores aging with humor and heart, moving between laughs and tears in a community screening setting. The night doubles as a launch celebration for the Elderflower Farm Camp planned for 2026.

Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.

Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.
Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.

A laid-back movie screening in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and a casual bar-night vibe. Ideal for a low-key weeknight hangout with friends in a cozy drinking-friendly setting.

A laid-back movie screening in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and a casual bar-night vibe. Ideal for a low-key weeknight hangout with friends in a cozy drinking-friendly setting.
A laid-back movie screening in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and a casual bar-night vibe. Ideal for a low-key weeknight hangout with friends in a cozy drinking-friendly setting.

A free community gathering at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center centered on the theme “You Were Created Noble.” Ticket registration is requested to help organizers plan for attendance.

A free community gathering at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center centered on the theme “You Were Created Noble.” Ticket registration is requested to help organizers plan for attendance.
A free community gathering at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center centered on the theme “You Were Created Noble.” Ticket registration is requested to help organizers plan for attendance.

A sweeping multi-movement suite that threads jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into choral-driven storytelling inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Themes center Black struggle, resilience, and cultural legacy in a theatrical concert setting.

A sweeping multi-movement suite that threads jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into choral-driven storytelling inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Themes center Black struggle, resilience, and cultural legacy in a theatrical concert setting.
A sweeping multi-movement suite that threads jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals into choral-driven storytelling inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Themes center Black struggle, resilience, and cultural legacy in a theatrical concert setting.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.

Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.
Think tank style roundtable connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and life affirming business ideas. Collaborative conversation focused on peer support, community building, and sharing resources.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.

Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.
Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.