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A gripping historical stage piece recounts the 1944 killing of Pvt. Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute, weaving narrative storytelling with urgent civil rights context and community reflection at the YMI Cultural Center.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy plays out in a cozy community theater setting, with witty dialogue and awkward rendezvous driving the laughs. A breezy, dialogue-forward night of stage storytelling that fits a date-night crowd.
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 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.
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.
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.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
Sultry, jazz-drenched speakeasy staging transforms Fangmeyer Theatre into Queenie’s apartment, letting audience members roam and mingle at an open bar while experiencing Andrew Lippa’s intimate, vaudeville-tinged musical up close.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
Stage comedy drama about four spirited Southern women reclaiming joy across weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda; wine soaked mischief and heartfelt second chances fuel witty, female driven banter.
Stage comedy drama about four spirited Southern women reclaiming joy across weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda; wine soaked mischief and heartfelt second chances fuel witty, female driven banter.
Stage comedy drama about four spirited Southern women reclaiming joy across weekly happy hours on a picturesque Savannah veranda; wine soaked mischief and heartfelt second chances fuel witty, female driven banter.
A whirlwind theatrical sprint of 30 micro plays in 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh out loud bits to unexpectedly poignant moments. Unpredictable, experimental late night energy with rapid scene changes and variety show pacing.
A whirlwind theatrical sprint of 30 micro plays in 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh out loud bits to unexpectedly poignant moments. Unpredictable, experimental late night energy with rapid scene changes and variety show pacing.
A whirlwind theatrical sprint of 30 micro plays in 60 minutes, bouncing from laugh out loud bits to unexpectedly poignant moments. Unpredictable, experimental late night energy with rapid scene changes and variety show pacing.
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.
A gritty post-Dorothy Oz reimagining where the Wizard tightens control through systemic oppression and a drug-fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues the assassination of East in a tense, noir-leaning political thriller.
A gritty post-Dorothy Oz reimagining where the Wizard tightens control through systemic oppression and a drug-fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues the assassination of East in a tense, noir-leaning political thriller.
A gritty post-Dorothy Oz reimagining where the Wizard tightens control through systemic oppression and a drug-fueled war against a new cadre of witches. An investigative witch hunter pursues the assassination of East in a tense, noir-leaning political thriller.
Soulful storytelling and alt bluesy Americana fill the room with warm grooves, gritty guitar tones, and roots driven melodies. An intimate trio concert vibe tailored for listeners who love narrative songwriting and blues inflections.
Soulful storytelling and alt bluesy Americana fill the room with warm grooves, gritty guitar tones, and roots driven melodies. An intimate trio concert vibe tailored for listeners who love narrative songwriting and blues inflections.
Soulful storytelling and alt bluesy Americana fill the room with warm grooves, gritty guitar tones, and roots driven melodies. An intimate trio concert vibe tailored for listeners who love narrative songwriting and blues inflections.