My Story - Wilma Dykeman's Family of Earth: A Southern Mountain Childhood
Heartfelt Southern Mountain childhood stories from Wilma Dykeman anchor a guided literary discussion led by her son, Jim Stokely. Expect memoir and regional history conversation in a cozy bookstore champagne bar setting.
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A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
A lively library discussion dives into Wayne Caldwell’s novel "Shadow Family," tracing hidden family histories and the personal secrets that shape generations. Expect guided conversation, community Q and A, and thoughtful literary analysis in West Asheville.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Story and recipe swap centered on ancestral foodways, where participants share family dishes, kitchen memories, and the flavors that carry lineage and identity. Community conversation with a literary-festival vibe focused on heritage, tradition, and personal history.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
A science and humanities talk blending flood hydrology with Appalachian storytelling, unpacking how steep ridges, narrow valleys, and limited buildable land intensify regional flood risk. Research insights connect changing floods to community history and literary representations.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
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A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
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.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
An evening keynote with Daniel Wallace (Big Fish) exploring how storytelling shapes perception, memory, and the way we live in the world. A literary festival-style talk designed for readers, writers, and curious minds.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
Kid focused storytime paired with playful yoga movement that builds confidence and emotional resilience. Wrap up with a meet and greet style book signing for families looking for mindful tools and positive self esteem.
A spirited short-story discussion centered on Hemingway’s African-safari tale, unpacking fear, courage, and transformation alongside tense pacing and subtext. Conversation also digs into gender roles, marriage dynamics, and moral ambiguity in a cocktail-lounge setting.
A spirited short-story discussion centered on Hemingway’s African-safari tale, unpacking fear, courage, and transformation alongside tense pacing and subtext. Conversation also digs into gender roles, marriage dynamics, and moral ambiguity in a cocktail-lounge setting.
A spirited short-story discussion centered on Hemingway’s African-safari tale, unpacking fear, courage, and transformation alongside tense pacing and subtext. Conversation also digs into gender roles, marriage dynamics, and moral ambiguity in a cocktail-lounge setting.
A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.
A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.
A quiet, reflective afternoon centered on shared stories and connection during challenging times. Expect a gentle, community-minded setting designed for grounding, listening, and meaningful conversation.
Spine-tingling Appalachian ghost tales and mountain folklore take over a cozy distillery lounge for an after-dark storytelling night. Expect eerie haints, local legends, and sips of house spirits in an intimate, candlelit vibe.
Spine-tingling Appalachian ghost tales and mountain folklore take over a cozy distillery lounge for an after-dark storytelling night. Expect eerie haints, local legends, and sips of house spirits in an intimate, candlelit vibe.
Spine-tingling Appalachian ghost tales and mountain folklore take over a cozy distillery lounge for an after-dark storytelling night. Expect eerie haints, local legends, and sips of house spirits in an intimate, candlelit vibe.
A discussion-driven meetup centered on Ernest Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not,” following Harry Morgan’s high-stakes contraband runs between Cuba and Key West. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomad community in a dessert bar setting for literary conversation and connection.
A discussion-driven meetup centered on Ernest Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not,” following Harry Morgan’s high-stakes contraband runs between Cuba and Key West. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomad community in a dessert bar setting for literary conversation and connection.
A discussion-driven meetup centered on Ernest Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not,” following Harry Morgan’s high-stakes contraband runs between Cuba and Key West. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomad community in a dessert bar setting for literary conversation and connection.
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A lively literary morning at a cocktail bar with an author reading, Q and A, and on site book sales and signing. Expect casual mingling with fellow readers and a celebratory launch party vibe.
A lively literary morning at a cocktail bar with an author reading, Q and A, and on site book sales and signing. Expect casual mingling with fellow readers and a celebratory launch party vibe.
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Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
Lively book discussion centered on global issues like international politics, economics, culture, and climate change, guided by thought provoking nonfiction and bestsellers. Ideal for engaged citizens seeking informed, respectful conversation in a library setting.
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A checkout round up fundraiser at a downtown outfitter where shoppers can add spare change to support Muddy Sneakers outdoor education for local kids. Casual drop in philanthropy while browsing outdoor gear and gifts.
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An introspective poetry workshop focused on self discovery, using embodied prompts to intuitively move through drafting and reflection. Expect a supportive container for authentic voice work and inner world exploration.
An introspective poetry workshop focused on self discovery, using embodied prompts to intuitively move through drafting and reflection. Expect a supportive container for authentic voice work and inner world exploration.