
In Conversation-Sacred Places: The Future of Asheville's Historic Religious Buildings
Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.
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Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.

Remote monthly sessions held the second Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. to review preservation proposals and historic designations for Asheville properties, with public viewing and comment via the committee page and Public Input Virtual Hub.

Remote monthly sessions held the second Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. to review preservation proposals and historic designations for Asheville properties, with public viewing and comment via the committee page and Public Input Virtual Hub.
Remote monthly sessions held the second Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. to review preservation proposals and historic designations for Asheville properties, with public viewing and comment via the committee page and Public Input Virtual Hub.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.
Inclusive, intergenerational facilitated dialogue exploring roots of unity and racial healing through personal storytelling, guided small-group discussion, restorative practices, and collaborative action planning to strengthen neighborhood relationships and civic engagement.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.

Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Strategic afternoon session at The Orange Peel focused on community building and cross-sector collaboration, with panel discussions, partner showcases, and breakout networking to shape Asheville’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.
Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.

Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.
Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.
Virtuosic solo piano recital by acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt in the resonant sanctuary of First Baptist Church, highlighting intimate classical repertoire and nuanced dynamics for contemplative concertgoers.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.

Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.
Monthly facilitated dialogue circles centered on courageous conversations for racial healing, grounded in spiritual practice; participants may actively share or quietly observe as relationships deepen and racial understanding grows.

Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.

Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.
Casual coffee conversations among atheists and secular humanists Sunday mornings (10 AM–noon), with book-club meetings twice a month at Standard Pizza and monthly Wednesday meetups at local breweries.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.
Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.

Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.
Nonpartisan voter registration and a clear primer on the upcoming primary elections at Biltmore Park campus, led by CCESL; attendees can ask questions, learn deadlines, and register to vote in person.

Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.

Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.
Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.

Virtual evening meeting of Asheville's boards and commissions focused on city governance and civic participation; attendees can access agendas and meeting links on the committee web page for public information and comment.

Virtual evening meeting of Asheville's boards and commissions focused on city governance and civic participation; attendees can access agendas and meeting links on the committee web page for public information and comment.
Virtual evening meeting of Asheville's boards and commissions focused on city governance and civic participation; attendees can access agendas and meeting links on the committee web page for public information and comment.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.

Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.
Virtual special meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium convening municipal leaders and stakeholders to review regional housing strategies, policy updates, funding priorities, and opportunities for public input.