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Seeking former teachers at Asheville-Biltmore College

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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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Reading and booksigning with Andy Douglas at Accent on Books

June 1, 2013 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Andy Douglas will read from and sign copies of his new memoir, "The Curve of the World: Into the Spiritual Heart of Yoga." See More
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Elizabeth Canham, Author of "Finding Your Voice in the Psalms" at Accent on Books

May 10, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm
The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Canham will read from and sign copies of her new book, "Finding Your Voice in the Psalms: An Invitation to Honest Prayer."See More
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Reading and booksigning featuring Pisgah Press authors at Accent on Books

April 20, 2013 from 11am to 12:30pm
Three authors from local publisher Pisgah Press -- poet Donna Lisle Burton, short story writer Michael Hopping, and editorial wordsmith A. D. Reed -- will read from and sign copies of their new books. The authors also invite attendees to have lunch with them after the event at nearby restaurants.See More
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Reading and booksigning with Ronald R. Cooper at Accent on Books

March 17, 2013 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Ronald R. Cooper will read from and sign copies of his new memoir, "It's My Trail, Too: A Comanche Indian's Journey on the Cherokee Trail of Tears."See More
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Reading and booksigning with Amy Allen and Georganne Spruce at Accent on Books

February 17, 2013 from 3pm to 4:30pm
Local authors Amy Allen ("Summoning the Mountains") and Georganne Spruce ("Awakening to the Dance") will read from and sign copies of their new memoirs.See More
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Hug a poet! Take one to lunch!

T. S. Eliot said that April is the cruellest month, but maybe he'd have a different opinion now that April is National Poetry Month . Accent on Books will have a number of different events in celebration during the month as will, I'm sure other stores and organizations. As you've probably noticed, there are a lot of great resources related to local poets right here on The Read. And you can even have a… Continue

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Cheri Jones at Accent on Books this coming Friday

Local poet Cheri Jones will present her new book,"Chains," this coming Friday evening, March 27, beginning at 6:00 PM at Accent on Books, located on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Cheri will be introduced at this event by another acclaimed local poet, Marijo Moore.



"Chains" is an appropriate title for this sequence of poems, which portrays several generations of a family struggling with and against each other, bound as they are by chains of love and hate, kinship and madness. Although… Continue

Posted on March 24, 2009 at 8:12pm — 1 Comment

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At 11:07am on April 3, 2012, Byron Ballard said…

I finally understand the Prodigal Son story. But there is no fatted calf here--I'm confused.

At 10:05am on April 3, 2012, Byron Ballard said…

So, you still need a photo, I see.

At 8:51pm on May 13, 2008, Byron Ballard said…
Welcome to the "real" world of books, Boss Man!
 
 
 

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