
Lab Dog Book Talk w/Chef Jason Sellers & Author Melanie D.G Kaplan
An author talk and discussion on "Lab Dog," tracing a beagle’s past through the controversial world of animal testing and the future of biomedical research. Expect science ethics conversation and Q and A in an intimate local bookstore setting.
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An author talk and conversation on The Inner Passage, exploring Black resistance along a Southern waterway through documentary photography and research. Expect history, place based storytelling, and community discussion on race, land, and waterways.

An author talk and conversation on The Inner Passage, exploring Black resistance along a Southern waterway through documentary photography and research. Expect history, place based storytelling, and community discussion on race, land, and waterways.
An author talk and conversation on The Inner Passage, exploring Black resistance along a Southern waterway through documentary photography and research. Expect history, place based storytelling, and community discussion on race, land, and waterways.

Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.

Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.
Author Therese Anne Fowler reads from her latest work and signs copies in an intimate literary gathering. Expect a Q and A style conversation, reader meet and greet moments, and plenty of bookish community energy.

Wine sampling and low pressure book chat centered on a sea life and marine animals theme, with picks spanning fiction or nonfiction. Come to discuss what you read or simply listen in and swap recommendations in a casual Whole Foods meetup.

Wine sampling and low pressure book chat centered on a sea life and marine animals theme, with picks spanning fiction or nonfiction. Come to discuss what you read or simply listen in and swap recommendations in a casual Whole Foods meetup.
Wine sampling and low pressure book chat centered on a sea life and marine animals theme, with picks spanning fiction or nonfiction. Come to discuss what you read or simply listen in and swap recommendations in a casual Whole Foods meetup.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed book while resident cats roam and cuddle nearby. Designed for children age 7 and under, with a calm, low key atmosphere.

Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed book while resident cats roam and cuddle nearby. Designed for children age 7 and under, with a calm, low key atmosphere.
Cozy story time in a cat lounge where families listen to a cat themed book while resident cats roam and cuddle nearby. Designed for children age 7 and under, with a calm, low key atmosphere.

Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.

Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.
Cozy after school story time in a cat lounge where children under 8 hear cat-centric books while socializing with resident panthers; tickets cover one child plus one adult, with a two-child maximum.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.
A discussion-led book talk with Andrew Dietz centered on the themes of Ever U, with time for reader questions and group reflection. Hosted at Pack Memorial Library as a community learning and conversation event.

Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.

Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.
Discussion-forward author talk with Andrew Dietz on his YA adult crossover novel "Ever U," centered on creative identity and the pressures young artists face. Rooted in Western North Carolina with nods to Black Mountain College and the Judaculla Rock petroglyphs.

A cozy black cat adoption pop up inside a witchy themed magic shop, with meet and greets for adoptable cats and guidance on matching personalities and home needs. Expect a community minded, family friendly vibe for future pet parents and cat lovers.

A cozy black cat adoption pop up inside a witchy themed magic shop, with meet and greets for adoptable cats and guidance on matching personalities and home needs. Expect a community minded, family friendly vibe for future pet parents and cat lovers.
A cozy black cat adoption pop up inside a witchy themed magic shop, with meet and greets for adoptable cats and guidance on matching personalities and home needs. Expect a community minded, family friendly vibe for future pet parents and cat lovers.

Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.

Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.
Monthly evening salon digs into creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and prompts, with a chance to share works in progress. September’s “Feeding the Muse” session blends narrative arts, peer feedback, and creative momentum in an intimate parlor setting.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.
A live author talk and audience Q and A with John Boyle, known as “The Answer Man,” centered on curious local questions and Asheville stories. Expect a conversational library setting with community dialogue and practical insights.

Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.

Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.
Soothing, low-lit cat lounge session of gentle purring and cuddles alongside 50 minutes of adult coloring from provided books and markers; a social, stress-relief evening for cat-lovers seeking calm and creative connection.

A friendly soup and chili cookoff where home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle, with meat based, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome. Expect tasting, bragging rights, and a lively neighborhood bar crowd vibe.

A friendly soup and chili cookoff where home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle, with meat based, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome. Expect tasting, bragging rights, and a lively neighborhood bar crowd vibe.
A friendly soup and chili cookoff where home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle, with meat based, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome. Expect tasting, bragging rights, and a lively neighborhood bar crowd vibe.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.

Howling-good weekly trivia night in an outdoor dog-friendly park setting with free entry for humans and dogs after 5 PM, 18 plus adults policy, and gift-card prizes for top teams (first $50, second $15).

Howling-good weekly trivia night in an outdoor dog-friendly park setting with free entry for humans and dogs after 5 PM, 18 plus adults policy, and gift-card prizes for top teams (first $50, second $15).
Howling-good weekly trivia night in an outdoor dog-friendly park setting with free entry for humans and dogs after 5 PM, 18 plus adults policy, and gift-card prizes for top teams (first $50, second $15).

Contemporary solo exhibition by Anastasiia Avramchuk exploring “quiet resistance” through garden-inspired imagery and nuanced social commentary. Spend an evening in a local creative gallery space with reflective works and community conversation.

Contemporary solo exhibition by Anastasiia Avramchuk exploring “quiet resistance” through garden-inspired imagery and nuanced social commentary. Spend an evening in a local creative gallery space with reflective works and community conversation.
Contemporary solo exhibition by Anastasiia Avramchuk exploring “quiet resistance” through garden-inspired imagery and nuanced social commentary. Spend an evening in a local creative gallery space with reflective works and community conversation.

Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.

Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.
Monthly narrative-arts salon exploring creativity roadblocks through guided discussion and exercises around creative constraint. Participants can share works in progress for supportive feedback in an intimate workshop setting.

Gluten free salty and sweet small plates from Red Fiddle Vittles paired with unlimited drink samples from beverage partners. Suggested $30–$50 donation at the door supports Food Connection in a casual tasting fundraiser.

Gluten free salty and sweet small plates from Red Fiddle Vittles paired with unlimited drink samples from beverage partners. Suggested $30–$50 donation at the door supports Food Connection in a casual tasting fundraiser.
Gluten free salty and sweet small plates from Red Fiddle Vittles paired with unlimited drink samples from beverage partners. Suggested $30–$50 donation at the door supports Food Connection in a casual tasting fundraiser.

Kid friendly coloring time surrounded by friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. A low key, creative hang for families and little artists to relax, color, and connect with other animal loving locals.

Kid friendly coloring time surrounded by friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. A low key, creative hang for families and little artists to relax, color, and connect with other animal loving locals.
Kid friendly coloring time surrounded by friendly resident cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. A low key, creative hang for families and little artists to relax, color, and connect with other animal loving locals.

An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.

An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.
An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.