Wonders and Wanders with Wilma
Conversational deep dive into Wilma Dykeman's The French Broad with casual neighborhood walks and group discussion; light snacks, drinks, and community literary conversation for local history enthusiasts.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
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.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
An evening of readings, conversations, and artistic tributes honoring Wilma Dykeman’s literary legacy and enduring commitment to social justice, staged for her 106th birthday anniversary at a Mission Health conference venue.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Hands on springtime foraging walk through Appalachian woodlands teaching identification of wild edible plants, seasonal uses, sustainable harvesting techniques, and safety tips for beginner foragers led by local experts.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Leisurely guided shoreline stroll with interpretive remarks on local history and wetland ecology, ideal for families and newcomers seeking scenic sunset views and easy terrain.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
Low pressure silent reading meetup for fantasy and science-fiction fans: brief rants and raves followed by communal quiet reading in Day Trip's back room beneath the disco ball and the large white cat.
Energetic vibe check collective tarot session that begins with a group reading and moves into individual mini readings, paired with local organic hot herbal tea for clarity, subconscious exploration, and personal growth.
Energetic vibe check collective tarot session that begins with a group reading and moves into individual mini readings, paired with local organic hot herbal tea for clarity, subconscious exploration, and personal growth.
Energetic vibe check collective tarot session that begins with a group reading and moves into individual mini readings, paired with local organic hot herbal tea for clarity, subconscious exploration, and personal growth.
Low-key women's book club meets in Leveller Brewing's taproom for relaxed literary discussion over craft beer; ideal for readers seeking community connection, friendly conversation, and a cozy brewery atmosphere.
Low-key women's book club meets in Leveller Brewing's taproom for relaxed literary discussion over craft beer; ideal for readers seeking community connection, friendly conversation, and a cozy brewery atmosphere.
Low-key women's book club meets in Leveller Brewing's taproom for relaxed literary discussion over craft beer; ideal for readers seeking community connection, friendly conversation, and a cozy brewery atmosphere.
Intimate book-club discussion of Matt Haig's contemporary mystery about retired teacher Grace Winters unraveling a long-lost friend's secrets on sun-drenched Ibiza, ideal for remote workers and readers who enjoy literary travel.
Intimate book-club discussion of Matt Haig's contemporary mystery about retired teacher Grace Winters unraveling a long-lost friend's secrets on sun-drenched Ibiza, ideal for remote workers and readers who enjoy literary travel.
Intimate book-club discussion of Matt Haig's contemporary mystery about retired teacher Grace Winters unraveling a long-lost friend's secrets on sun-drenched Ibiza, ideal for remote workers and readers who enjoy literary travel.
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.
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.
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.