Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion - "The Child by Tiger"
Close reading and group discussion of Wolfe's short story, probing Southern Gothic atmosphere, character psychology, and racial violence in early 20th century Appalachia, held in an intimate historic site setting for literary engagement.
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Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Steam-scented afternoon tea from Asheville Tea Company accompanies a Readers Theater presentation, 'Wolfe’s Women,' exploring women’s influence on Thomas Wolfe, followed by a guided first-floor walk to view Julia Wolfe’s clothing and accessories.
Steam-scented afternoon tea from Asheville Tea Company accompanies a Readers Theater presentation, 'Wolfe’s Women,' exploring women’s influence on Thomas Wolfe, followed by a guided first-floor walk to view Julia Wolfe’s clothing and accessories.
Steam-scented afternoon tea from Asheville Tea Company accompanies a Readers Theater presentation, 'Wolfe’s Women,' exploring women’s influence on Thomas Wolfe, followed by a guided first-floor walk to view Julia Wolfe’s clothing and accessories.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep dive discussions of contemporary global politics, economics, and culture grounded in a selected book; participants analyze climate science, historical conflicts, and social dynamics through moderated, civic-minded conversation.
Deep historical tour through Cherokee Nation sites and oral histories, centering indigenous perspectives and little known stories omitted from textbooks. Expect guided storytelling, cultural context, and on site interpretation around Big Cove Road in Cherokee.
Deep historical tour through Cherokee Nation sites and oral histories, centering indigenous perspectives and little known stories omitted from textbooks. Expect guided storytelling, cultural context, and on site interpretation around Big Cove Road in Cherokee.
Deep historical tour through Cherokee Nation sites and oral histories, centering indigenous perspectives and little known stories omitted from textbooks. Expect guided storytelling, cultural context, and on site interpretation around Big Cove Road in Cherokee.
Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.
Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.
Daylong symposium at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial probing democratic ideals and the diversity of voices shaping American history, anchored by historian Dr. Steven Nash’s lecture on Reconstruction and questions of civic change.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Readers gather for a relaxed morning discussion of rotating genres at Pack Memorial Library on the second Wednesday monthly, welcoming newcomers to casual conversation and thoughtful commentary on fiction, nonfiction, and short-form works.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
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Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
Moonlit walking tour through the city's grisly past, with guided storytelling of historic murders, scandals, and local lore; an atmospheric, after-dark true-crime experience for adults and history buffs.
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Evening book discussion delving into Brom’s haunting, gothic fantasy and lush macabre illustrations; participants debate themes, imagery, and tone in a small, social book club setting — physical copies welcome.
Evening book discussion delving into Brom’s haunting, gothic fantasy and lush macabre illustrations; participants debate themes, imagery, and tone in a small, social book club setting — physical copies welcome.
Evening book discussion delving into Brom’s haunting, gothic fantasy and lush macabre illustrations; participants debate themes, imagery, and tone in a small, social book club setting — physical copies welcome.
Cozy pub discussion of Walter Miller's post apocalyptic classic A Canticle for Leibowitz at Village Pub, hosted by Asheville's Fantasy Sci Fi Books and Beer Club; drop in for casual beer friendly conversation.
Cozy pub discussion of Walter Miller's post apocalyptic classic A Canticle for Leibowitz at Village Pub, hosted by Asheville's Fantasy Sci Fi Books and Beer Club; drop in for casual beer friendly conversation.
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Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Community-centered literary discussions dive into Black voices, histories, and futures across the African Diaspora, with guided conversation led by Alexandria Ravenel and Buncombe County Public Libraries emphasizing historical and contemporary perspectives.
Letterio Calapai's intricately carved wood engravings evoke animals and fantastic beasts drawn from a medieval bestiary and Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, Angel, presenting literary and regional narratives in a focused museum gallery show.
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Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Exploratory local history presentation on Warren Wilson’s role in the Swannanoa Valley, pairing archival photos and oral histories with curator-led interpretation at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Comparative art history lecture unpacking Raphael's refined pictorial poetry and Caravaggio's revolutionary chiaroscuro and dramatic realism, with slide illustrated close visual analysis and discussion aimed at art lovers, students, and museum goers.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
Historian-led evening walking tour through downtown Asheville, exploring local architecture, cultural anecdotes, and hidden stories; gather at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop on Patton Avenue for a neighborhood history stroll.
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Intense, thought-provoking contemporary drama exploring education, accountability, and social justice, staged by a professional ensemble in an intimate downtown theater; evening performance aimed at adult audiences with post-show discussion potential.
Intense, thought-provoking contemporary drama exploring education, accountability, and social justice, staged by a professional ensemble in an intimate downtown theater; evening performance aimed at adult audiences with post-show discussion potential.
Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.
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Thoughtful monthly discussions of literature centering the African Diaspora’s voices, histories, and futures, led by Alexandria Ravenel in YMI Cultural Center’s art gallery or nearby Noir Collective AVL on the fourth Thursday.