Juneteenth events Wednesday helped highlight efforts to revitalize ‘The Block,’ a historic neighborhood of Black-owned businesses in downtown Asheville.
Events include a block party, free lunch and learning sessions, a Juneteenth gala and Juneteenth-themed music events downtown.
Lessons on the legacy of three slain Civil Rights workers helped kick off a “Lunch & Learn” series as part Juneteenth commemorations in Asheville.
The Pollinator Day Celebration is set for noon-6 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Warren Wilson College
The annual event covers eclectic topics from spiritual development to urban improvement and political polarization.
There are separate events called “Music on Main” happening Friday night in Hendersonville and Saturday night in Weaverville.
Second Gear is gearing up for a 20th birthday celebration from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 15, in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Bluff Mountain Music Festival started as a protest against deforestation and still is going strong 27 years later.
The Whale is partnering with The POP Project to host the riff on the classic elementary school book sales on Saturday, June 15.
Fans of the blues can take their pick of 46 different acts at the inaugural Black Mountain Blues festival July 12 to 14 at eight different venues.