Stories of ASCORE: Lessons in Courage, Desegregation, and Community Activism
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
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Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Trace Asheville’s past on a historian-led excursion through the city, uncovering local stories, landmark history, and downtown context in an engaging guided walking tour.
Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.
Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.
Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
Public discussion and oversight of Asheville’s Mountain Community Capital Fund brings residents into a city committee meeting focused on fund operations and local civic decision-making.
A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political divides. A post-screening discussion explores local collaboration, constructive dialogue, and ways to build a more united community.
A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political divides. A post-screening discussion explores local collaboration, constructive dialogue, and ways to build a more united community.
A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political divides. A post-screening discussion explores local collaboration, constructive dialogue, and ways to build a more united community.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Honest, sometimes challenging conversations explore racial healing, shared humanity, and authentic relationships. Participate or listen as dialogue centers compassion, respect, and connection across diverse perspectives.
Honest, sometimes challenging conversations explore racial healing, shared humanity, and authentic relationships. Participate or listen as dialogue centers compassion, respect, and connection across diverse perspectives.
Honest, sometimes challenging conversations explore racial healing, shared humanity, and authentic relationships. Participate or listen as dialogue centers compassion, respect, and connection across diverse perspectives.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
A sweeping visual archive gathers all 341 original portraits from the 2008 documentary, tracing Asheville’s people and history through intimate faces, community memory, and generations of local life.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
An open, in-person forum for municipal planning, zoning, and development review, where residents can follow commission proceedings and local land-use decisions in a public civic setting.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Explore thoughtful tree choices for a changing climate and the landscape reshaped by Helene. This indoor and outdoor class connects resilient planting decisions with long-term care for Asheville’s trees.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
An open, welcoming circle for honest conversation and shared stories, with no requirement to finish the book beforehand. Gather for reflective reading discussion and community connection.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Park Bench Chats
MoreShort, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
Short, one on one park bench conversations where residents share ideas and concerns about Asheville parks, amenities, and recreation priorities. Sign up for a 20 minute slot at rotating park locations to shape future improvements.
An arts-centered exploration of American sound and musical culture invites visitors to consider how the nation’s sonic identity connects with broader creative traditions.
An arts-centered exploration of American sound and musical culture invites visitors to consider how the nation’s sonic identity connects with broader creative traditions.
An arts-centered exploration of American sound and musical culture invites visitors to consider how the nation’s sonic identity connects with broader creative traditions.