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A gripping theatrical retelling of Private Booker T. Spicely’s 1944 bus shooting in Jim Crow North Carolina, blending documentary-style storytelling with moral urgency. Expect an intimate, history-forward night centered on racial justice and remembrance.
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A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
A documentary style stage story reconstructs the 1944 killing of Black soldier Private Booker T. Spicely after a bus seating dispute under Jim Crow, blending courtroom like testimony and embodied narration. Expect a sobering, history driven performance that sparks community reflection and conversation.
High-energy improv comedy with a frenzied, heat-rage vibe takes over a theater stage, featuring guest teams Tricorne and Two Gs & a Genius. Expect playful, quirky sets from newer troupes in just their third-ever performances.
High-energy improv comedy with a frenzied, heat-rage vibe takes over a theater stage, featuring guest teams Tricorne and Two Gs & a Genius. Expect playful, quirky sets from newer troupes in just their third-ever performances.
High-energy improv comedy with a frenzied, heat-rage vibe takes over a theater stage, featuring guest teams Tricorne and Two Gs & a Genius. Expect playful, quirky sets from newer troupes in just their third-ever performances.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A raw, honest night of contemporary theatre for the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s “No Matter What You Tell Me.” Expect intimate, emotionally driven dramatic storytelling in a gallery style arts center setting.
A raw, honest night of contemporary theatre for the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s “No Matter What You Tell Me.” Expect intimate, emotionally driven dramatic storytelling in a gallery style arts center setting.
A raw, honest night of contemporary theatre for the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s “No Matter What You Tell Me.” Expect intimate, emotionally driven dramatic storytelling in a gallery style arts center setting.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Black folk and string band traditions meet contemporary scholarship in an intimate, fully seated performance led by a Providence-based artist known for banjo-forward storytelling and historic repertoire. Premium seating is limited for this all-ages night.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
Claustrophobic psychological thriller with razor sharp dialogue and high stakes power shifts, staged in an intimate black box setting. Twists, menace, and dark humor build as obsession and control tighten scene by scene.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A staged public reading of an in-development play written by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, blending local history and storytelling. Part of the Page to Stage new works series ahead of the Oakdale Cemetery Tour full production in October.
A staged public reading of an in-development play written by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, blending local history and storytelling. Part of the Page to Stage new works series ahead of the Oakdale Cemetery Tour full production in October.
A staged public reading of an in-development play written by the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission, blending local history and storytelling. Part of the Page to Stage new works series ahead of the Oakdale Cemetery Tour full production in October.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting for thoughtful dialogue and connection.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
A tense psychological thriller where a romance novelist recovers from a crash only to become captive to his obsessive “number one fan.” The suspense tightens as a disputed manuscript turns caregiving into menace in this Stephen King stage adaptation.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Scottish rooted folk and roots songs shaped by oral traditions from Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S., blending country, old time, traditional folk, and blues. Standing room all ages set with a strong Highlands to Borders storytelling spirit.
Scottish rooted folk and roots songs shaped by oral traditions from Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S., blending country, old time, traditional folk, and blues. Standing room all ages set with a strong Highlands to Borders storytelling spirit.
Scottish rooted folk and roots songs shaped by oral traditions from Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S., blending country, old time, traditional folk, and blues. Standing room all ages set with a strong Highlands to Borders storytelling spirit.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
Country duo set in a close-up listening-room setting with classic Nashville harmonies and storytelling. Early-evening matinee vibe in a cozy Black Mountain music hall with drinks and a seated crowd.
A tense dystopian thriller unfolds in an intimate theater setting, building suspense through sharp dialogue and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night staging by Jakob Schmidt, adapted by Erin Schmidt, leans into dark atmosphere and dramatic twists.
A tense dystopian thriller unfolds in an intimate theater setting, building suspense through sharp dialogue and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night staging by Jakob Schmidt, adapted by Erin Schmidt, leans into dark atmosphere and dramatic twists.
A tense dystopian thriller unfolds in an intimate theater setting, building suspense through sharp dialogue and high-stakes moral pressure. Late-night staging by Jakob Schmidt, adapted by Erin Schmidt, leans into dark atmosphere and dramatic twists.
Celtic-influenced fingerstyle guitar honors Al Petteway’s melodic, story-rich repertoire in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect warm acoustic textures and a reflective tribute vibe with close-up stage sound.
Celtic-influenced fingerstyle guitar honors Al Petteway’s melodic, story-rich repertoire in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect warm acoustic textures and a reflective tribute vibe with close-up stage sound.
Celtic-influenced fingerstyle guitar honors Al Petteway’s melodic, story-rich repertoire in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect warm acoustic textures and a reflective tribute vibe with close-up stage sound.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.