Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver
Explore the student-run farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses, their role in feeding the community during World War II, and lessons shared by local farmers.
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Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Scholars and creatives gather for an academic conference diving into Black Mountain College’s legacy through art, design, and experimental education. Expect panel discussions, research talks, and museum context that connects modernism to Asheville’s cultural history.
Scholars and creatives gather for an academic conference diving into Black Mountain College’s legacy through art, design, and experimental education. Expect panel discussions, research talks, and museum context that connects modernism to Asheville’s cultural history.
Scholars and creatives gather for an academic conference diving into Black Mountain College’s legacy through art, design, and experimental education. Expect panel discussions, research talks, and museum context that connects modernism to Asheville’s cultural history.
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.
Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.
Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.
Explore campus composting systems and garden growing practices, then share a relaxed potluck with people involved in local food efforts across Asheville and Buncombe County. Kids are welcome.
An opening-night gallery reception for “Imaginary Landscapes,” exploring Black Mountain College architecture and design through drawings, models, and archival materials. Mingle with museum staff and fellow art lovers in a conversational, after-hours exhibit setting.
An opening-night gallery reception for “Imaginary Landscapes,” exploring Black Mountain College architecture and design through drawings, models, and archival materials. Mingle with museum staff and fellow art lovers in a conversational, after-hours exhibit setting.
An opening-night gallery reception for “Imaginary Landscapes,” exploring Black Mountain College architecture and design through drawings, models, and archival materials. Mingle with museum staff and fellow art lovers in a conversational, after-hours exhibit setting.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
Art history talk exploring Georgia O’Keeffe through an architectural lens, tracing how built forms and structural lines shaped her compositions. A focused afternoon lecture in a center-for-the-arts setting for curious learners and art lovers.
A multi-day academic gathering examining Black Mountain College’s legacy through art history, design, and experimental pedagogy. Talks and discussions convene scholars and creatives in a museum setting for deep cultural context and exchange.
A multi-day academic gathering examining Black Mountain College’s legacy through art history, design, and experimental pedagogy. Talks and discussions convene scholars and creatives in a museum setting for deep cultural context and exchange.
A multi-day academic gathering examining Black Mountain College’s legacy through art history, design, and experimental pedagogy. Talks and discussions convene scholars and creatives in a museum setting for deep cultural context and exchange.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
Explore working lands through farm tours and hands-on craft demonstrations, browse local vendors, and enjoy live music in a lively autumn celebration of agriculture and community.
Explore working lands through farm tours and hands-on craft demonstrations, browse local vendors, and enjoy live music in a lively autumn celebration of agriculture and community.
Explore working lands through farm tours and hands-on craft demonstrations, browse local vendors, and enjoy live music in a lively autumn celebration of agriculture and community.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A public conversation in the Earth Equity speaker series invites reflection on leadership, media, and social impact, with audience-facing discussion in an Asheville community setting.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
An evening reception celebrating architectural and design works tied to Black Mountain College, with imaginative landscape concepts and modernist visual language. Mingle in a downtown museum gallery setting while exploring exhibition highlights and creative context.
An evening reception celebrating architectural and design works tied to Black Mountain College, with imaginative landscape concepts and modernist visual language. Mingle in a downtown museum gallery setting while exploring exhibition highlights and creative context.
An evening reception celebrating architectural and design works tied to Black Mountain College, with imaginative landscape concepts and modernist visual language. Mingle in a downtown museum gallery setting while exploring exhibition highlights and creative context.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
Settle into quiet communal reading during Banned Books Week, celebrating open access to information and the freedom to seek and express ideas alongside Asheville’s literary community.
A literary-history celebration honoring Thomas Wolfe with interpretive programming at his Asheville childhood home. Expect historic house access, contextual storytelling about Wolfe’s life and work, and an afternoon focused on local heritage.
A literary-history celebration honoring Thomas Wolfe with interpretive programming at his Asheville childhood home. Expect historic house access, contextual storytelling about Wolfe’s life and work, and an afternoon focused on local heritage.
A literary-history celebration honoring Thomas Wolfe with interpretive programming at his Asheville childhood home. Expect historic house access, contextual storytelling about Wolfe’s life and work, and an afternoon focused on local heritage.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Learn practical methods for documenting, preserving, and sharing Hendersonville’s historic buildings, resources, and community stories. The free training welcomes residents, property owners, neighborhood leaders, and local history enthusiasts.
Autumn festival vibes with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and live music alongside guided tours of the college’s working lands. Open houses with land and craft crews add a behind the scenes look at campus farming and craft programs.
Autumn festival vibes with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and live music alongside guided tours of the college’s working lands. Open houses with land and craft crews add a behind the scenes look at campus farming and craft programs.
Autumn festival vibes with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and live music alongside guided tours of the college’s working lands. Open houses with land and craft crews add a behind the scenes look at campus farming and craft programs.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
A practical computer class series in a public library setting focused on building digital skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice. Ideal for beginners looking for help with everyday computer use and confidence-building tech support.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.
Slow-paced six-week digital literacy series building confidence with computers and the internet, with a new topic each week like basic hardware and upkeep. Interactive Q&A time supports beginners learning core tech skills in a public library setting.