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10.6.2026 - Mitchell Thomashow--Author and Educator--discusses his latest book, "Memory and Wonder: A Field Guide."
10.7.2026 - Jack Valerio--Award-Winning Author and Educator--who discussed his book, "Uncommon Sense: How to Think Clearly When the World Has Lost Its Mind."
10.6.2026 - Kit Johnson, Actor, discusses the play he is now in: "The Wild Party."
It runs at HART's Fangmeyer Theatre through Oct. 25. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/bdhka5fa
10.3.2026 - Chuck Fink, Storyteller Extraordinaire, discuses two upcoming events you won't want to miss!
Thursday, Oct. 8 at Weaverville Community Centerhttps://weavervillenc.org/event/storytelling-event-3/?utm_source=chatgpt.comSaturday, Oct. 10 at Story Parlorhttps://storyparloravl.com/calendar/culturalawareness-fink-oct10
10.2.2026 - Neal Bendesky--Author, Motivational Speaker & Wellness Advocate; and Sarah McMullen--Creator, Protein Fuelled Kitchen
9.26.2026 - Steve Darter--Author and Retired Consultant
He discusses his latest book, "In the Blink of an Eye: A Tribute to the Memory of My Wife Diane, Our Marriage, and My Journey Through Love, to Loss, to Peace."
9.18.2026 - Molly Cook, Co-Owner & Chocolatier, Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates
For reels and photos, click: https://www.instagram.com/marbleandsteelchocolates/
9.15.2026 - Terri VanZandt--Playwright, "This Dog Doesn't Hunt"
The world premiere of this poignant play will run from Sept.25-Oct. 4 at Asheville Performing Arts Academy. For tickets: DoggedUtopia.SimpleTix.com
9.11.2026 - Gregory Campisi--Founder & President, AWAKEN Center for Human Evolution
To download the free "Lighten Up" workbook mentioned on the podcast, click:https://gregcampisi.com/lightenup
9.8.2026 - Erin Schmidt--Director, "Examination."
This thrilling dystopian drama runs at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts from Sept. 11-20. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/examination-at-bmca-theatre-tickets-1995532118284?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
9.3.2026 - Ronnie Pepper & Natasha Charles discuss "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."
This thought-provoking dramedy runs from Sept. 11-20 at the YMI Cultural Center. It is being presented by Table & Mic Studios. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/56nbdfyc.
9.2.2026 - Billy Dragoo--Director, "Noises Off" at HART Theatre, the comedy that runs from Sept. 4-27. For tickets: https://harttheatre.org/performances/noises-off/.
8.26.2026 - Sarah Kohrs, Musician and Songwriter
For links to some of her music ... Spotify Links: More Than Emotions - https://open.spotify.com/album/5ezvulyF1vHVaHdMFqzrFL?si=AfE36w_EQiudJ6kQD0djPg The Outsethttps://open.spotify.com/track/4R...
8.25.2026 - David Cater, Actor
He discusses his upcoming play, "Falsettos," which will run at Asheville Performing Arts Academy from August 27-September 6. For tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/falsettos-a-musical-by-william-finn-james-tickets-280576#smtx-click &...
8.24.2026 - Tiffany Foster, Chief Brand Officer, & Sharon Lee, Chief Experience Officer, discuss Your Brand Build
8.20.2026 - Missy Bell, Film Director
She discusses the Word Premiere of her film, "Erased," on August 29, 2026. For more information about both that and other tour dates, click: https://mousehouse.productions/erased-film/.
8.19.2026 - Teri Lyng & Lynn Roberts discuss pickleball in Asheville and, also, the Ballcrank Pickleball Club
8.15.2026 - Sofia Costanzo--Writer, Director, Actor
She discusses the world premiere of her play, "Raining on Sunny Street." It will run in Asheville on August 21 and 22. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raining-on-sunny-street-tickets-1992485438583?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1w6f4sq...
