The Great Smokies Writing Program Founders' Keynote
An evening of literary readings and onstage conversation with Great Smokies Writing Program co-founders Richard Chess and Tommy Hays, reflecting on newly released books and the day-to-day realities of the writer’s life at a campus student union.
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An evening of literary readings and onstage conversation with program founders Richard Chess and Tommy Hays, reflecting on new books, the writer’s life, and the origins of the Great Smokies Writing Program. Refreshments served; ticket proceeds support the program.
An evening of literary readings and onstage conversation with program founders Richard Chess and Tommy Hays, reflecting on new books, the writer’s life, and the origins of the Great Smokies Writing Program. Refreshments served; ticket proceeds support the program.
An evening of literary readings and onstage conversation with program founders Richard Chess and Tommy Hays, reflecting on new books, the writer’s life, and the origins of the Great Smokies Writing Program. Refreshments served; ticket proceeds support the program.
A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
A deep dive into Southern Appalachian fish species, covering classification, habitats, life cycles, and identifying features. Ideal for nature lovers wanting practical ecology knowledge about mountain-region waterways and freshwater biodiversity.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Author Lindsay Branham and Asheville GreenWorks’ AJ Hardie discuss Heartwood and the healing kinship of trees, exploring embodied, reciprocal relationships with the living world. A community conversation on environmental crisis, connection, and stewardship.
Author Lindsay Branham and Asheville GreenWorks’ AJ Hardie discuss Heartwood and the healing kinship of trees, exploring embodied, reciprocal relationships with the living world. A community conversation on environmental crisis, connection, and stewardship.
Author Lindsay Branham and Asheville GreenWorks’ AJ Hardie discuss Heartwood and the healing kinship of trees, exploring embodied, reciprocal relationships with the living world. A community conversation on environmental crisis, connection, and stewardship.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
Campus move-in day kicks off the academic year with residence hall check-in, settling into a new space, and meeting neighbors around UNC Asheville. A welcoming, orientation-style start that leads into Weeks of Welcome, with accommodation support available.
Campus move-in day kicks off the academic year with residence hall check-in, settling into a new space, and meeting neighbors around UNC Asheville. A welcoming, orientation-style start that leads into Weeks of Welcome, with accommodation support available.
Campus move-in day kicks off the academic year with residence hall check-in, settling into a new space, and meeting neighbors around UNC Asheville. A welcoming, orientation-style start that leads into Weeks of Welcome, with accommodation support available.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
An evening picnic on the UNC Asheville Quad with casual food and outdoor hangout vibes designed for meeting new people. Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff while getting oriented and building campus community connections.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff, revealing hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources at Transylvania County Library. Ideal for newcomers and longtime readers looking for insider tips.
An evening talk with canopy researcher Dr. Margaret Lowman (CanopyMeg) exploring forest treetops, biodiversity, and the science of studying life high above the ground. Expect conservation themes, field stories, and Q and A discussion.
An evening talk with canopy researcher Dr. Margaret Lowman (CanopyMeg) exploring forest treetops, biodiversity, and the science of studying life high above the ground. Expect conservation themes, field stories, and Q and A discussion.
An evening talk with canopy researcher Dr. Margaret Lowman (CanopyMeg) exploring forest treetops, biodiversity, and the science of studying life high above the ground. Expect conservation themes, field stories, and Q and A discussion.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
Leadership and performance talk unpacking how remote work reveals standards, habits, and daily choices that shape outcomes when supervision drops and independence rises. Stories from farming, the NFL, academia, business, and gardening ground practical workplace takeaways and peer networking.
Leadership and performance talk unpacking how remote work reveals standards, habits, and daily choices that shape outcomes when supervision drops and independence rises. Stories from farming, the NFL, academia, business, and gardening ground practical workplace takeaways and peer networking.
Leadership and performance talk unpacking how remote work reveals standards, habits, and daily choices that shape outcomes when supervision drops and independence rises. Stories from farming, the NFL, academia, business, and gardening ground practical workplace takeaways and peer networking.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
Imaginative creative-writing session built around playful prompts and page-turning story ideas in a supportive group setting. Expect quick writes, sharing (optional), and craft tips to spark new scenes, characters, and drafts.
An evening justice forum and public talk with Brian Goldstein in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, centered on civic engagement and community dialogue. Expect a speaker-led program with a large-audience lecture format at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
An evening justice forum and public talk with Brian Goldstein in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, centered on civic engagement and community dialogue. Expect a speaker-led program with a large-audience lecture format at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
An evening justice forum and public talk with Brian Goldstein in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, centered on civic engagement and community dialogue. Expect a speaker-led program with a large-audience lecture format at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
A quiet, small-group gathering centered on thoughtful reflection and mindful conversation during uncertain times. Expect a calm, supportive atmosphere oriented toward connection, listening, and shared perspective.
A quiet, small-group gathering centered on thoughtful reflection and mindful conversation during uncertain times. Expect a calm, supportive atmosphere oriented toward connection, listening, and shared perspective.
A quiet, small-group gathering centered on thoughtful reflection and mindful conversation during uncertain times. Expect a calm, supportive atmosphere oriented toward connection, listening, and shared perspective.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Supportive Spanish speaking practice with guided discussion prompts and icebreaker games to build comprehension and confidence. Designed for beginner to intermediate learners in a friendly public library group setting.
Supportive Spanish speaking practice with guided discussion prompts and icebreaker games to build comprehension and confidence. Designed for beginner to intermediate learners in a friendly public library group setting.
Supportive Spanish speaking practice with guided discussion prompts and icebreaker games to build comprehension and confidence. Designed for beginner to intermediate learners in a friendly public library group setting.
Quiet, timed writing sprints in a cafe setting with quick round robin introductions before settling into focused solo work. Built for all experience levels, with optional social connection and accountability among local writers.
Quiet, timed writing sprints in a cafe setting with quick round robin introductions before settling into focused solo work. Built for all experience levels, with optional social connection and accountability among local writers.
Quiet, timed writing sprints in a cafe setting with quick round robin introductions before settling into focused solo work. Built for all experience levels, with optional social connection and accountability among local writers.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.
Casual hangout at Camp Grier centered on community connection and local housing justice, with introductions to the Community Land Trust of WNC. Expect social mingling with neighbors, friends, and organizers in a relaxed camp setting.