Mountain Persistence: Western North Carolina Adapts to Change

Jackson County Public Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Check out the new exhibition curated by Western Carolina University students, Mountain Persistence: Western North Carolina Adapts to Change, at the Jackson County Public Library. Themes include economic change brought on by the Western North Carolina Railroad, advances in local rural healthcare, adaptations of agricultural practices, and cultural expression over time through music and dance. […]

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival

We are a festival of readers who appreciate discussing ideas in literature. Our community is rich with characters and stories. CMLitFest is building up our community. We have brought in new board members with fresh perspectives. We are collaborating with other local businesses and non-profits. We're bringing writers and readers AND readers and readers together. […]

Making A Way Out Of No Way Exhibit Debut

Durham County Library 300 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC, United States

Please join us for the debut of Making A Way Out of No Way - a new digital exhibit curated by The Stagville Memorial Project, in partnership with North Carolina Central University, and the Durham County Library. Making A Way Out of No Way explores the contributions made by descendants of those formerly enslaved on […]

Free

Making A Way Out Of No Way Exhibit Debut

Durham County Library 300 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC, United States

Please join us for the debut of Making A Way Out of No Way - a digital exhibit curated by The Stagville Memorial Project, in partnership with North Carolina Central University, and the Durham County Library. Making A Way Out of No Way explores the contributions made by descendants of those formerly enslaved on Stagville […]

Free

Voices & Votes Opening Celebration

Cumberland County Public Library 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC, United States

Join the Cumberland County Public Library for a celebration of the opening of the Voices & Votes: Democracy in America Exhibition today! Light refreshments will be provided. Voices and Votes has been made possible in Cumberland County by North Carolina Humanities. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America is part of Museum on Main Street, a […]

Free

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival

Burnsville Town Center 6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival kicks off on Thursday at 7 with a free cultural event for the community presented by Cornbread & Tortillas - cornbreadandtortillas.com/home. All day Friday and Saturday there are over 50 free sessions with authors covering every genre. There are also 5 workshops that are available for $35. These will be […]

Free

“¡VIVA ISLA!” / Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

"¡VIVA ISLA!" offers a unique opportunity for everyone in our community to come together and celebrate our shared Latin American cultures and values. Through our Spanish language and cultural immersion programs, we strive to foster connections and promote understanding among diverse backgrounds.

Free

The Farm at Black Mountain College Exhibition Reception

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for the opening reception for The Farm at Black Mountain College hosted at BMCM+AC in conjunction with the ReVIEWING BMC 15. Refreshments will be offered. All are invited to come dressed in a BMC-themed costume. Friday, October 25, 2024 - 7–9pm | Free and Open to All @ Black Mountain College Museum + […]

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