From 1882 to 1943, in 31 states and six countries, Raphael Guastavino and his son created more than 600 unique tile domes and vaultings that met his criteria of health, safety, and beauty. Palaces for the People is an exhibition about his life and works. It is now open at Asheville Museum of History, in […]

This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Lambert Wilson, a passionate collector of contemporary Native American art who encountered a beloved Cherokee sculpture as a student at Western Carolina University and decided to devote his life to supporting and encouraging Native artists. Wilson amassed an extensive collection during his lifetime, focusing primarily on artists of the […]

This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the WCU Fine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new web portal for searching the Museum’s permanent collection online. The portal includes images and information about hundreds of works of art from the Museum’s 2,100-piece […]

ReClaim Madison Salvage & Thrift announces our 4th Upcycle Art Auction, a popular community-driven fundraiser event to benefit the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County, NC. Hosted for the first time by the Madison County Arts Council in its prominent arts-based venue, the exhibit and silent auction will bring the people of Madison County […]

The Pedaling for Parkinson's program is based on research indicating that forced exercise on a bicycle can reduce symptoms of Parkinson's. In fact, participants who ride three days a week over eight weeks have shown improvement in their Parkinson's related symptoms by as much as 35%

Movies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the beloved summer tradition produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and sponsored by […]

Poetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words, rhythm, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely, your world. "Wanted: a needle swift enough to sew this poem into a blanket." -Charles Simic Have you ever swooned at the thought of exploring your full expression, only […]

Asheville Church of the Resurrection invites you to participate in our upcoming Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop taught by renowned iconographer Theodoros Papadopoulos. Join us for an amazing experience of prayerful meditation. Theodoros' instruction is clear and precise. He makes it impossible to fail. We will all leave with a beautiful, completed Icon. Scroll through Theodoros' […]

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so […]

Juneteenth: Emancipation Day Celebration! Join us to move this Wed Night, June 19th, Emancipate your mind, body and soul! Juneteenth is the day some 2,000 Union Troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state of Texas, were free by executive order! It declared newly […]

Film Screening + Performance: Man Ray’s Return to Reason With a solo performance by Chad Beattie Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7 PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} Free and open to all Join us for a screening of Man Ray’s newly restored experimental masterpieces Return to Reason (1923-1929) with […]

Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more! On June 20, join us for an eclectic evening featuring live music with Xor Music, a screening of the film Style Wars, special cocktails in the rooftop Perspective Café, and a public tour: Discovering Art in Asheville. […]

Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to the community. Our group is led by a Certified Holistic Life Coach who uses simple, practical guidance towards sustainable happiness. This group meets at the […]

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender and nonbinary comics!! Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South. Celebrate all the aspects of queer life through laughter. […]

Our June Asheville gem show will have over 25 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Food and drink are available daily. The […]

Enter your summer with intention and self-love. Join author/teacher, Renee Trudeau and soulful women on Fri., June 21st from 1-6 p.m. for her Sun & Moon Self-Care Retreat~ A Summer Solstice, Full Moon Experience on Lake Jocassee, Salem, SC. Replenish under the Strawberry full moon on the gorgeous aquamarine waters of Lake Jocassee for a […]

COME CELEBRATE the midsummer strawberry full moon with an evening of music featuring the Ada Khoury Band, The Moon and You band and Kim Nelson! Walk in with your picnic basket, blanket or low chairs and settle in for a relaxing evening raising money to prevent homelessness in our local women Veteran population. Donations to […]