RESCHEDULED: Frightful Folk Tales at Vance Birthplace
Spoken-word storytelling brings spooky Appalachian folklore and tales from beyond to life as dusk settles around a campfire, creating a seasonal Halloween gathering beneath the evening sky.
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Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
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.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
Spine-tingling oral storytelling follows North Carolina’s haunted legends, supernatural encounters, eerie true tales, and dark local history. Hear chilling folklore and ghost stories spanning the Tar Heel State.
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Spooky Appalachian folklore and ghost-story storytelling pairs with handcrafted cocktails in a distillery lounge. A Halloween-night hang with eerie laughs, haints, and bar-side tales meant for late-night crowds.
Spooky Appalachian folklore and ghost-story storytelling pairs with handcrafted cocktails in a distillery lounge. A Halloween-night hang with eerie laughs, haints, and bar-side tales meant for late-night crowds.
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A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
A late-night Halloween theater experience built around scares and suspense inside a community playhouse. Expect eerie staging, dark humor, and a scream-worthy night out timed for the week of Halloween.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
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Settle in for a casual turntable session of spooky vinyl, from eerie ghost stories to traditional murder ballads. Special Collections librarians share selections from the library’s record vault.
Settle in for a casual turntable session of spooky vinyl, from eerie ghost stories to traditional murder ballads. Special Collections librarians share selections from the library’s record vault.
Settle in for a casual turntable session of spooky vinyl, from eerie ghost stories to traditional murder ballads. Special Collections librarians share selections from the library’s record vault.
A shadowy Goth Prom brings Appalachian folk horror and dark, theatrical storytelling into a Halloween-season gathering inspired by Old Gods of Appalachia. Expect gothic prom style and an eerie atmosphere.
A shadowy Goth Prom brings Appalachian folk horror and dark, theatrical storytelling into a Halloween-season gathering inspired by Old Gods of Appalachia. Expect gothic prom style and an eerie atmosphere.
A shadowy Goth Prom brings Appalachian folk horror and dark, theatrical storytelling into a Halloween-season gathering inspired by Old Gods of Appalachia. Expect gothic prom style and an eerie atmosphere.
A live staged reading explores the early life of George Washington through historical drama, bringing a script-centered theatrical performance to an open-air amphitheater.
A live staged reading explores the early life of George Washington through historical drama, bringing a script-centered theatrical performance to an open-air amphitheater.
A live staged reading explores the early life of George Washington through historical drama, bringing a script-centered theatrical performance to an open-air amphitheater.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
Little ones and caregivers share a gentle Halloween storytime with playful songs, a hands-on seasonal craft, and welcome costumes, tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
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Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.
Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.
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Pack a camp chair, picnic food, and a cooler for an early-evening tailgate before an outdoor theatrical production inspired by Oz, blending Asheville community gathering with live stage storytelling.
Pack a camp chair, picnic food, and a cooler for an early-evening tailgate before an outdoor theatrical production inspired by Oz, blending Asheville community gathering with live stage storytelling.
Pack a camp chair, picnic food, and a cooler for an early-evening tailgate before an outdoor theatrical production inspired by Oz, blending Asheville community gathering with live stage storytelling.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.
Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.
Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
Explore red and gray wolf habitats on a sunset guided tour, then enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and a Halloween costume contest built for children and families.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
A staged reader’s-theatre adaptation of the original 1938 Mercury Theatre radio script that sparked real-life panic, bringing H. G. Wells’ alien invasion to life with tense narration and period broadcast style. Expect eerie sci-fi suspense timed for Halloween week.
Eerie scenes, creepy characters, and sudden surprises bring Halloween frights to life in an immersive haunted attraction. Gather friends for a suspenseful night of screams and seasonal fun.
Eerie scenes, creepy characters, and sudden surprises bring Halloween frights to life in an immersive haunted attraction. Gather friends for a suspenseful night of screams and seasonal fun.
Eerie scenes, creepy characters, and sudden surprises bring Halloween frights to life in an immersive haunted attraction. Gather friends for a suspenseful night of screams and seasonal fun.
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.
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