
Juniper Bends Reading Series | Spring '26, Vol. I
Evening of contemporary poetry and acoustic music in an intimate parlor setting, pairing local poets with visiting readers for curated readings and short musical interludes.
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Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.
Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.
Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.
Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Low-lit loft open mic for spoken-word poets and readers, hosted by Dill. Free monthly on the last Wednesday, the intimate night welcomes short readings and audience feedback in a casual community atmosphere.

Low-lit loft open mic for spoken-word poets and readers, hosted by Dill. Free monthly on the last Wednesday, the intimate night welcomes short readings and audience feedback in a casual community atmosphere.
Low-lit loft open mic for spoken-word poets and readers, hosted by Dill. Free monthly on the last Wednesday, the intimate night welcomes short readings and audience feedback in a casual community atmosphere.

Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.

Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.
Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.
Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.
Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.

Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.
Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.

Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.

Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.
Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.

Intimate gallery open mic for poets and spoken word artists, with a weekly featured reader and audience slots in Flood Gallery's warm, attentive space on Monday nights.

Intimate gallery open mic for poets and spoken word artists, with a weekly featured reader and audience slots in Flood Gallery's warm, attentive space on Monday nights.
Intimate gallery open mic for poets and spoken word artists, with a weekly featured reader and audience slots in Flood Gallery's warm, attentive space on Monday nights.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Sunday night open mic in an intimate bar setting where local singers, poets, and comedians sign up at 6pm to share acoustic sets and short pieces in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

Sunday night open mic in an intimate bar setting where local singers, poets, and comedians sign up at 6pm to share acoustic sets and short pieces in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.
Sunday night open mic in an intimate bar setting where local singers, poets, and comedians sign up at 6pm to share acoustic sets and short pieces in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.
Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.

Quiet, guided free writing sessions use continuous stream of consciousness pen to paper practice to bypass self doubt and foster healing and personal inquiry; gentle prompts and shared reflection support beginners in a small, contemplative circle.

Quiet, guided free writing sessions use continuous stream of consciousness pen to paper practice to bypass self doubt and foster healing and personal inquiry; gentle prompts and shared reflection support beginners in a small, contemplative circle.
Quiet, guided free writing sessions use continuous stream of consciousness pen to paper practice to bypass self doubt and foster healing and personal inquiry; gentle prompts and shared reflection support beginners in a small, contemplative circle.

Low-lit, late-night open mic at Elevated Kava Lounge hosted by Kodey, spotlighting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers in a relaxed, communal atmosphere. Short sets and a supportive audience welcome new and seasoned performers.

Low-lit, late-night open mic at Elevated Kava Lounge hosted by Kodey, spotlighting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers in a relaxed, communal atmosphere. Short sets and a supportive audience welcome new and seasoned performers.
Low-lit, late-night open mic at Elevated Kava Lounge hosted by Kodey, spotlighting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers in a relaxed, communal atmosphere. Short sets and a supportive audience welcome new and seasoned performers.

Spotlight-ready performers and shy first-timers share acoustic songs, spoken word, and sketch comedy in a relaxed, supportive Sunday-night open-mic setting; casual audience, sign-ups start at 6pm and all voices welcome.

Spotlight-ready performers and shy first-timers share acoustic songs, spoken word, and sketch comedy in a relaxed, supportive Sunday-night open-mic setting; casual audience, sign-ups start at 6pm and all voices welcome.
Spotlight-ready performers and shy first-timers share acoustic songs, spoken word, and sketch comedy in a relaxed, supportive Sunday-night open-mic setting; casual audience, sign-ups start at 6pm and all voices welcome.

Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.

Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.
Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.