City Council Candidate Café
Eighteen Asheville City Council candidates give one-minute introductions, then rotate through structured speed-dating small-group conversations, letting voters engage directly with contenders at Battery Park Hall in a focused pre-primary town-hall.
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Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
A casual policy talk in a brewery taproom centered on housing supply and local solutions. Expect community conversation and networking with civic minded Asheville locals over pints in a laid back setting.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Neighborhood association meets monthly for agenda setting, updates from City of Asheville staff, resident discussion of local projects, zoning and safety concerns, and coordination of volunteer and civic engagement activities.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Local impact short documentaries made with mission driven nonprofits screen alongside an intimate post film conversation with directors and partner organizations. Expect a creative meet and mingle focused on regional filmmaking and community connection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Table-centered, question-led discussions exploring practical philosophy and spiritual curiosities in an open, nonjudgmental circle; attendees submit and vote on topics, with askers offering opening thoughts before group dialogue and reflection.
Pedal through neighborhood streets to a sunlit bike friendly cafe for coffee and conversation; a casual paced group ride welcoming all abilities organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal through neighborhood streets to a sunlit bike friendly cafe for coffee and conversation; a casual paced group ride welcoming all abilities organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal through neighborhood streets to a sunlit bike friendly cafe for coffee and conversation; a casual paced group ride welcoming all abilities organized by Asheville on Bikes.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Fast paced speed networking with timed rounds and quick elevator pitches for business professionals seeking referrals and partnerships, held midday in a community church meeting space for efficient relationship building.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Hybrid municipal session tackling local economic recovery strategies, policy recommendations, and support for small businesses; includes stakeholder briefings, public comment opportunities, community feedback, and interagency coordination for post-crisis resilience.
Hybrid municipal session tackling local economic recovery strategies, policy recommendations, and support for small businesses; includes stakeholder briefings, public comment opportunities, community feedback, and interagency coordination for post-crisis resilience.
Hybrid municipal session tackling local economic recovery strategies, policy recommendations, and support for small businesses; includes stakeholder briefings, public comment opportunities, community feedback, and interagency coordination for post-crisis resilience.
Casual afternoon coffee meetup at Atlanta Bread for local professionals and community members to connect over coffee and light fare. Conversation driven format encourages introductions, contact exchange, and relaxed networking in a bright cafe setting.
Casual afternoon coffee meetup at Atlanta Bread for local professionals and community members to connect over coffee and light fare. Conversation driven format encourages introductions, contact exchange, and relaxed networking in a bright cafe setting.
Casual afternoon coffee meetup at Atlanta Bread for local professionals and community members to connect over coffee and light fare. Conversation driven format encourages introductions, contact exchange, and relaxed networking in a bright cafe setting.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among local non-believers in Earth Fare’s bright cafe, meeting Sundays 10AM–noon; group also hosts a twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and monthly evening meetups at breweries.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Casual monthly free networking for local small business owners and professionals, drawing about 35–50 attendees for drop in conversation, referrals, and collaborative opportunities at a community wellness hub.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
Rapid rounds of tantra inspired speed dating pair playful chemistry games with guided connection exercises, creating low pressure, sensual friendly encounters for singles seeking authentic sparks and emotional chemistry.
Rapid rounds of tantra inspired speed dating pair playful chemistry games with guided connection exercises, creating low pressure, sensual friendly encounters for singles seeking authentic sparks and emotional chemistry.
Rapid rounds of tantra inspired speed dating pair playful chemistry games with guided connection exercises, creating low pressure, sensual friendly encounters for singles seeking authentic sparks and emotional chemistry.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.
A downtown kickoff gathering at Pack Square leading into a public march centered on community advocacy and collective action. Expect rally energy, signs and chants, and a walkable outdoor route starting from Court Plaza.