Mike Wiley at the YMI - Changing Same
A gripping theatrical story rooted in the 1944 killing of Black soldier Pvt. Booker T. Spicely after a Jim Crow bus-seat dispute. Expect documentary-style narrative and urgent social justice themes at the YMI Cultural Center downtown.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
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.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
Thoughtful group discussion centered on a monthly book by a Black author, exploring many facets of the Black experience. Hosted at Noir Collective AVL at the YMICC with easy access to reserve copies through Buncombe County Public Library.
Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.
Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.
Late-night walking tour through historic downtown Asheville blending haunted history with a murder mystery storyline. Expect eerie local legends, true-crime intrigue, and dimly lit streets around South Spruce Street.
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.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community 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 standup headliner set in a full theater, delivered with fast punchlines and crowd-ready storytelling energy as part of the Asheville Comedy Festival. Ideal for a night out at a downtown performing arts center.
A standup headliner set in a full theater, delivered with fast punchlines and crowd-ready storytelling energy as part of the Asheville Comedy Festival. Ideal for a night out at a downtown performing arts center.
A standup headliner set in a full theater, delivered with fast punchlines and crowd-ready storytelling energy as part of the Asheville Comedy Festival. Ideal for a night out at a downtown performing arts center.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
An evening history talk on newly uncovered archival records about African American incarcerated laborers who built the Western North Carolina Railroad. Expect a focused lecture style program with light refreshments in a museum setting.
An evening history talk on newly uncovered archival records about African American incarcerated laborers who built the Western North Carolina Railroad. Expect a focused lecture style program with light refreshments in a museum setting.
An evening history talk on newly uncovered archival records about African American incarcerated laborers who built the Western North Carolina Railroad. Expect a focused lecture style program with light refreshments in a museum setting.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night with an early sign-up window (6:30 PM) before performances kick off at 7:30 PM. Expect rotating local acts and an easygoing One World Brewing crowd.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night with an early sign-up window (6:30 PM) before performances kick off at 7:30 PM. Expect rotating local acts and an easygoing One World Brewing crowd.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night with an early sign-up window (6:30 PM) before performances kick off at 7:30 PM. Expect rotating local acts and an easygoing One World Brewing crowd.
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.
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.