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    Tag:  Thomas Wolfe Memorial

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    Nonprofits play essential roles at local historic sites

    Posted on November 18, 2022November 14, 2022 by Bill Kopp

    Members of friends groups discuss their organizations’ roles in assisting local historic sites and special collections.

    3.6 K views6ArtsNonprofits

    WNC Scary Stories: Do spirits still roam the Old Kentucky Home?

    Posted on October 31, 2021October 29, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    Was it a house of death and tumult or a peaceful place? Tom Muir, historic site manager at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, considers the Old Kentucky Home during its heyday and the spirits that may still linger there.

    3.9 K views1CommentaryOpinion

    Around town: Pride stays visible with Pack Square art project

    Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Justin McGuire

    Blue Ridge Pride installs art project in Pack Square Park. Plus, Art in Autumn returns to Weaverville, the Southern Highland Craft Guild celebrates Appalachian heritage, and Pan Harmonia plans Asheville concerts.

    3.1 K views+Art NewsArts

    A&E roundup: Bostic celebrates new book, Flood Gallery show

    Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Fairview-based artist examines women’s roles in society; plus information on upcoming works, contests and the return of movie theater popcorn.

    4.2 K views+Art NewsArtsLiteratureMovie News & PreviewsMusicVisual Art

    Costumed adventures allow locals to transcend time and space

    Posted on September 29, 2019September 30, 2019 by Mike Schoeffel

    Whether playing a role in an elaborate fantasy scenario or serving as historical interpreters, many adventurous souls in Western North Carolina say that dressing up as someone from another time and place helps transport them to a different reality.

    5.6 K views4Community NewsHistoryLivingOutdoorsSports

    Rememberin­g the fire that nearly destroyed the Old Kentucky Home

    Posted on July 27, 2018July 24, 2018 by Thomas Calder

    July marks the 20-year anniversary of the unsolved arson that nearly destroyed one of Asheville’s historic landmarks.

    7.3 K views2HistoryNews

    Smart bets: Thomas Wolfe reading

    Posted on October 9, 2016October 5, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

    The free performance, which hinges around the author’s parents, takes place at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on Thursday, Oct. 13.

    3.6 K views+ArtsLiteraturePerformance Art

    Tuesday History: Thomas Wolfe’s last letter

    Posted on September 13, 2016September 12, 2016 by Thomas Calder

    This Thursday, Sept. 15 will mark the anniversary of Thomas Wolfe’s death.

    1 like15.0 K views2HistoryNews

    A walk among the dead and an illustrate­d children’s book at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial

    Posted on May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 by Thomas Calder

    “There are over 150 people interred in the cemetery who are known to have become characters in Wolfe’s works,” says site manager Tom Muir.

    6.0 K views1ArtsCommunity NewsEducationLiterature

    Holiday events around WNC

    Posted on December 9, 2014December 8, 2014 by Alli Marshall

    Looking to deck the halls, sing a carol, give a gift, take a stroll, see a play, make a craft or pass a wish list on to a man in a red suit? Here’s where to do all of those things. For more ideas, visit the Community Calendar and mountainx.com. • Even if you’re not traveling […]

    5.5 K views+ArtsCraftLiteratureMusicTheaterVisual Art

    TuneTrek in Asheville: MikelParis visits the Thomas Wolfe Memorial

    Posted on November 15, 2014November 14, 2014 by Alli Marshall

    MikelParis, the touring keyboard player for O.A.R., wanted to maximize his time on the road. “How can you go to all of these cities and just sit on the tour bus?” he asked himself. So, armed with a video camera, a guitar and his own inquisitive nature, Paris set out to capture a little bit […]

    5.3 K views+ArtsMusicVisual Art

    Book news

    Posted on January 20, 2013January 20, 2013 by Alli Marshall

    Events for readers and writers.

    2.6 K views+Art News
    This weekend on a shoestring

    This weekend on a shoestring

    Posted on December 13, 2012December 13, 2012 by Dane Smith

    This weekend offers a variety of author events, local fashion, holiday treats and an ambient sound tour. As always, Xpress brings you the best in budget-friendly entertainment.

    2.4 K views+Art News

    ASKville: A burning interest: MacKenzie’­s quest to find the Thomas Wolfe home arsonist

    Posted on July 24, 2012July 24, 2012 by Bill Rhodes

    James MacKenzie, a 34-year-old Spruce Pine native, has long been a big fan of author Thomas Wolfe, history and mysteries — so the unsolved 1998 arson at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville seems a natural obsession for him.

    2.8 K views+Community News

    Historical fiction contest for students

    Posted on March 25, 2012March 25, 2012 by Alli Marshall

    The Thomas Wolfe Memorial’s “Telling Our Tales,” a short story competition for kids in grades 4-12, offers cash prizes to young writers. The deadline is April 27.

    1.6 K views+Art News

    The Thomas Wolfe 8K wrap up

    Posted on November 23, 2011November 23, 2011 by Alli Marshall

    This year, the five-mile race, which takes its name from Asheville’s most famous writer, raised about $3,300 for charity. Xpress has the breakdown.

    2.1 K views+Art News

    Upcoming events at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial

    Posted on July 5, 2011July 5, 2011 by Alli Marshall

    The next week brings a bookmaking workshop for children and families, and an author event with mystery writer Mark de Castrique.

    1.4 K views+Art News

    Events at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial

    Posted on July 27, 2010July 27, 2010 by Alli Marshall

    The final installment of the NC Deptartment of Cultural Resource’s statewide arts and cultural heritage program, 2nd Saturdays, takes place Saturday, Aug. 14, and a display about sewing and clothing is currently on exhibit.

    1.8 K views+Art News
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