
Super Mega Music Festival
Two-stage campus festival with UNC Asheville student ensembles spanning Latin jazz, blues, bluegrass, songwriters, and experimental sets. Sprawl on the quad for lawn games, a food truck dinner, and a laid-back spring evening vibe.
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Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.

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Midday outdoor performances in Reed Plaza with a rotating lineup of UNC Asheville student ensembles. Bring your own lunch, relax in the open air, and snack on free popcorn with accessibility accommodations available.

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An all day campus symposium spotlighting UNC Asheville student scholarship and creative work, spanning Afrofuturism, Air America history, local ecology, and sustainability. Expect research talks, poster sessions, short films, and music performances.

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