Community Calendar

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night every Wednesday. Dance Lessons 8:30-9 PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton. Open dance is from 9 pm-midnight.

$10 cover

🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live.

From native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants, we’ve got the goodies your garden (and the critters) will love. All plants come from our friends at Carolina Native Nursery, grown with care just for you.

Orders will be accepted from March 1st through March 31st, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then, pick up your order in Asheville, NC at Oteen Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 14th, between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Orders MUST be picked up on Tuesday, April 14th unless, due to exceptional circumstances, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order by contacting amy@mountaintrue.org.

Native shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion, filter pollution from runoff, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy.

Plants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources.

The Joy of Creating: Celebrating Our Local "Emerging Artists"

Discover the vibrant talent hiding in your own neighborhood! This March, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to host Emerging Artists, an exhibition dedicated to the passion and progress of our adult student community.

Guided by the mentorship of Bob Travers, these dedicated hobbyists have stepped outside their comfort zones to share their unique perspectives on the world. This collection is a celebration of the creative journey—showcasing the ""fresh eyes"" and diverse styles of artists who create for the sheer love of the craft. From stunning landscapes to personal portraits, come see the impressive results of lifelong learning and the artistic spirit that thrives right here in Black Mountain.

When: March 6th – March 27th

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free & Open to the Public

The wait is over! After months of preparation and anticipation, we’ve finally moved and are ready to open the doors to our new space.

Join us for a casual open house. Drop in at your convenience to explore the space, chat with the team, and enjoy light refreshments. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile—no formal program.

RSVPS are encouraged to make sure we have enough snacks but they are not required. You are welcome to just show up!

We hope to see you there!

Hear from keynote speaker Ethan Tapper, author of How to Love a Forest, and local forestry experts on the future of Appalachian forests!
EcoForesters' annual Modern Forestry Revisited event discusses the challenges facing Appalachian forests, and the tremendous work being done to combat them. Hear from keynote speaker Ethan Tapper about his experiences helping Appalachian forests heal, and learn how these lessons tie into our region's recovery from local forestry experts.

Ethan Tapper is an internationally-recognized forester, bestselling author, and digital storyteller from Vermont. His first book, How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World, was published in September, 2024, and has since received international acclaim, including winning the 2025 New England Book Award for non-fiction.

Thank you to our sponsor, the Biltmore, for making this event possible.

This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a thrilling, team-based experience with real clues from the Jeopardy! writers' room, all on your phone. Gather your smartest (or most entertaining) friends, form your team, and head to Bear's Smokehouse for Jeopardy! Bar League every Thursday at 7pm.

To learn more, visit jeopardybarleague.com.

Three panelists will discuss the struggle against solitary confinement. Jules Lobel, the lead attorney on the Pelican Bay case (once the largest solitary confinement facility in the country); Jack Morris, one of his clients, who was in solitary for 40 years; and Dolores Canalas, long time activist against solitary confinement.

Visitors from off campus should park in the Admissions parking lot located just beyond Orr Cottage, located at 114 Lower College Rd, Swannanoa, NC. For google maps directions, you can use this dropped pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4EqWwmK51EtHn5uq8

Slice Spring Standup Comedy Contest

🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live.

From native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants, we’ve got the goodies your garden (and the critters) will love. All plants come from our friends at Carolina Native Nursery, grown with care just for you.

Orders will be accepted from March 1st through March 31st, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then, pick up your order in Asheville, NC at Oteen Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 14th, between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Orders MUST be picked up on Tuesday, April 14th unless, due to exceptional circumstances, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order by contacting amy@mountaintrue.org.

Native shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion, filter pollution from runoff, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy.

Plants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources.

The Joy of Creating: Celebrating Our Local "Emerging Artists"

Discover the vibrant talent hiding in your own neighborhood! This March, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to host Emerging Artists, an exhibition dedicated to the passion and progress of our adult student community.

Guided by the mentorship of Bob Travers, these dedicated hobbyists have stepped outside their comfort zones to share their unique perspectives on the world. This collection is a celebration of the creative journey—showcasing the ""fresh eyes"" and diverse styles of artists who create for the sheer love of the craft. From stunning landscapes to personal portraits, come see the impressive results of lifelong learning and the artistic spirit that thrives right here in Black Mountain.

When: March 6th – March 27th

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: Free & Open to the Public