The Read on WNC

Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore CollegeClark Adams, a member of the English faculty at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, is seeking information on the following list of faculty who are still living and may have taught when the college was "on the mountain" at Seely's Castle during the years 1949 - 1961. The college operated under that name from 1936 to 1969, when it was consolidated into the state university system. See UNCA Ramsey Library Special Collections'…See More

Monday

0 Comments

Rob Neufeld posted a discussion

A walk down Haw Creek Road in 1936

A nostalgic walk through 1930s Haw Creekby Rob NeufeldPHOTO CAPTION: The Haw Creek School that replaced Bell’s church-funded school in the 1920s. I took a walk down Haw Creek Road the other day—in the year 1936—and I got to hear some folks talking. I wasn’t sure of my way around, so I…See More

Sunday

0 Comments

Row by Row Bookshop updated their profile

Friday

Rob Neufeld posted discussions

Friday

Rob Neufeld commented on Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe's event CHARLES PRICE READING & SIGNING

"The event is July 21 at Malaprop's. Looking forward to it; and I'll be writing about it."

Jun 13

Sharon Gruber posted an event

"Aftermath of the Civil War" A lecture in WNCHA's Civil War Series at Reuter Center at UNCA

June 15, 2013 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Dr. Gordon McKinney and Dr. Steve Nash will describe and analyze the attempt to recreate the social, political and economic world after the Civil War in western North Carolina. Special emphasis will be placed on racial adjustment, improving transportation and the development of the Appalachian stereotype. Sponsored by the Western North Carolina Historical Association and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Open to the public, admission to members of WNCHA and OLLI is free. $5.00 for…See More

Jun 11

0 Comments

Connie Regan-Blake posted an event

"Taking A Leap: An Evening of Connie's Stories" and a Workshop at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast

June 30, 2013 from 3pm to 9pm

Connie Regan-Blake, renowned Appalachian storyteller, will perform “Taking a Leap: An Evening of Connie’s Stories” on Sunday June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Hawk and Ivy Bed and Breakfast in Barnardsville, NC, twenty minutes north of Asheville. Persons interested in learning or developing the craft of storytelling can also attend a workshop entitled “Opening Doors: A Storytelling Workshop Exploring Memories” at 3:00-5:30. Workshop fee is $40 before June 21 and $55 after. Fee includes both events.…See More

Jun 11

0 Comments

Julia Nunnally Duncan posted an event

Julia Nunnally Duncan Book Signing and Reception at St. John's Episcopal Parish House

June 23, 2013 from 11:30am to 12:30pm

St. John's Episcopal Church Women in Marion will host a book signing and reception in celebration of Julia Nunnally Duncan's new book Barefoot in the Snow. The event will be held at St. John's Parish House in the great hall during Coffee Hour (approximately 11:30 a.m.) on Sunday, June 23,and the public is cordially invited. See More

Jun 11

0 Comments

All and Events (142)

February 27Wednesday

Dorothy Foltz-Gray Presents Her Memoir on Being & Losing a Twin

February 27, 2013 from 7pm to 8pm – Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe Dorothy Foltz-Gray, an award-winning poet and journalist, recounts not only the extraordinary phenomenon of growing up in a world that could not distinguish her from another human being, but also the… Organized by Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe | Type: reading, and, booksigning

February 28Thursday

Holly Goddard Jones Reading & Booksigning

February 28, 2013 from 7pm to 8pm – Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe The disappearance of one woman, the hard-drinking and unpredictable Ronnie Eastman, reveals the ambitions, prejudices, and anxieties of a small southern town and its residents. Holly Goddard Jones’ w… Organized by Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe | Type: reading, and, booksigning
Appalachian State Univ. Visiting Writers Series: Alan Michael Parker

February 28, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Table Rock Room/Plemmons Student Union/Appalachian State University Alan Michael Parker is the author of three novels, Cry Uncle, Whale Man, and The Committee on Town Happiness, as well as seven books of poetry, including Long Division and Elephants and Butterflies. Organized by ASU Visiting Writer Series | Type: reading~free, and, open, to, the, public

March 14Thursday

Books & Bites

March 14, 2013 from 11:30am to 2pm – 1927 Lake Lure Inn across from the beach, Town of Lake Lure Books & Bites: Luncheon, discussion and book signing, Tommy Hays, March14 at the Lake Lure Inn. Delicious food and cozy fireplace setting. Organized by Friends of the Mts. Branch Library, Nan Covert, President | Type: literary, luncheon, and, discussion, benefits, mts., branch, library

March 28Thursday

Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series: Nathalie Anderson

March 28, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Appalachian State University: Belk Library, Lecture Hall 114 Nathalie Anderson's first book of poetry, Following Fred Astaire, won the 1998 Washington Prize from The Word Works, and her second, Crawlers, received the 2005 McGovern Prize from Ashland Poetry Pre… Organized by Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series | Type: reading., free, and, open, to, the, public.

April 4Thursday

WNC Historical Association

April 4, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm – AB Tech Ferguson Auditorium Lecture and Slide program entitled Western North Carolina Art Pottery by well-known potter, Rodney H. Leftwich. A Reception and small exhibit of selected pieces from Mr. Leftwich's collection will f… Organized by Western North Carolina Historical Association | Type: lecture, and, exhibit
Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series: Bret Lott

April 4, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Appalachian State University: Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union Bret Lott is the bestselling author of thirteen books, most recently the novel Dead Low Tide (Random House 2012). His honors include serving as the Fulbright Senior American Scholar and writer-in-res… Organized by Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series | Type: reading., free, and, open, to, the, public

April 18Thursday

Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series: Darnell Arnoult

April 18, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9pm – Appalachian State University: Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union Darnell Arnoult's debut poetry collection What Travels With Us (L.S.U Press), was named 2006 SIBA Poetry Book of the Year and won the 2005 Weatherford Award in Appalachian Literature. Her novel, Suff… Organized by Appalachian State University Visiting Writers Series | Type: reading., free, and, open, to, the, public.

May 8Wednesday

High Tea with Miss Julia Author Ann B Ross

May 8, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm – The Market on Oak Join Ann B. Ross, author of the popular Miss Julia series for high tea and a book chat at The Market on Oak in Spruce Pine. Mrs. Ross will reveal her newest novel Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble as atte… Organized by Patti Jensen | Type: book, signing, and, tea

June 1Saturday

Vandercooked Poetry Nights at Asheville BookWorks

June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Asheville BookWorks Asheville BookWorks Inaugurates Broadside & Reading Series: Vandercooked Poetry Nights Asheville BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts, introduces Vandercooked Poetry Nights,… Organized by Landon Godfrey and Laurie Corral | Type: poetry, reading, and, broadside, printing, event

Popular Event Types

reading (560)
signing (324)
book (322)
author (316)
and (315)

View All

June 2013

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

July 2013

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	31

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service