Ed Talks: Education is Freedom
Paulo Freire–inspired TEDx-style talks and short presentations exploring public education as the foundation of democracy, with educators, students, and community leaders debating reform, pedagogy, and civic stewardship at A-B Tech.
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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.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visual plans and artistic concepts for a more resilient French Broad riverfront and Azalea Parks, translated from community priorities; drop in workshop for feedback on flood recovery infrastructure and landscape design.
Visionary storytellers turn setbacks into creative opportunity across 12 TEDx talks interleaved with Stewart Owen Dance Company performances and Dixon Violin; includes audience participation, speaker Q&A, catered lunch, and theater networking.
Visionary storytellers turn setbacks into creative opportunity across 12 TEDx talks interleaved with Stewart Owen Dance Company performances and Dixon Violin; includes audience participation, speaker Q&A, catered lunch, and theater networking.
Visionary storytellers turn setbacks into creative opportunity across 12 TEDx talks interleaved with Stewart Owen Dance Company performances and Dixon Violin; includes audience participation, speaker Q&A, catered lunch, and theater networking.·Open TEDx Matching
Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.
Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.
Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.·Open TEDx Matching
Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.
Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.
Community discussions on riverfront recovery and flood resilience led by the City of Asheville, bringing residents, stakeholders, and experts together for policy feedback, setting priorities, and actionable input on riverfront revitalization.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.
Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.
Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.
Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Interactive design and mapping session for Asheville's riverfront recovery projects, centering flood resilience, habitat restoration, and improved public access; municipal planners and community members collaborate to shape draft concepts and priorities.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.
Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.
Scientists and engineers present how new, cheaper renewable technologies and advancing energy storage make intermittent sources viable to replace fossil fuels, with practical international implications for decarbonization and climate hope.
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
Community Black History program exploring identity and representation through student led performances, reflections, and dialogue. Hosted by the Christine W. Avery Learning Center and Asheville Peak Academy to celebrate legacy and youth futures.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.
A community dialogue on gender equality and policy led by Meaningful Conversations Asheville, featuring moderated discussion and local perspectives at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center; free admission with RSVP.
Unpack the 2026 voter outreach campaign with a talk by political scientist Chris Cooper on turnout strategies in a purple state, plus updates and the launch of nonpartisan WNC Votes coalition activities.
Unpack the 2026 voter outreach campaign with a talk by political scientist Chris Cooper on turnout strategies in a purple state, plus updates and the launch of nonpartisan WNC Votes coalition activities.
Unpack the 2026 voter outreach campaign with a talk by political scientist Chris Cooper on turnout strategies in a purple state, plus updates and the launch of nonpartisan WNC Votes coalition activities.
Civil Service Board meeting at Asheville, NC featuring networking and community engagement hosted by AVL Today. Local residents and civic professionals are the target audience.
Civil Service Board meeting at Asheville, NC featuring networking and community engagement hosted by AVL Today. Local residents and civic professionals are the target audience.
Civil Service Board meeting at Asheville, NC featuring networking and community engagement hosted by AVL Today. Local residents and civic professionals are the target audience.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.
Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.
Activists gather for a bimonthly member meeting focused on voter outreach, grassroots strategy, and opportunities to volunteer in a pivotal election year. Participants share resistance updates, brainstorm tactics, and sign up for actions.