Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.

The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.

The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.

Attention 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia! The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, is hosting a webinar about hurricanes for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in your state who are learning from home. Please join us to learn about hurricanes, the hazards that come with them, and how we tell people about these storms!

Join us every Thursday through the month of April for a live science lesson with our Educational Director, Jesseca Kusher. We’ll be going live on Facebook from 1-1:30pm to give your students an interactive STEM session!
https://www.facebook.com/events/585232509006868/
Want more STEM activities? Check out our resource page online!
https://www.spartanburgsciencecenter.org/resources/

Solve a History Mystery with Lauren each Thursday at 2 PM! During these Facebook Live events, Lauren will feature a historic artifact and share clues about its purpose. Can you guess the artifact before Lauren reveals what it is? Tune in weekly to find out!
#LearningWithLauren

College with Kate Averett

BMCM+AC is proud to partner with REVOLVE for this virtual program, presented as part of their new Home School series, an online offering of stuff to know, things to do, and people to meet.

Gain a new understanding of the legendary Black Mountain College from the perspective of the women who defined and championed the school and its community. This presentation will tell the story of the college, from its founding in 1933 against the backdrop of fascism and the Great Depression, leading through to the mid-1950’s as Cold War pressure and financial turmoil led to the school’s dissolution. By shifting perspective from the men who have so far defined the story and centering the voices of female students, faculty, and staff, we will uncover a fuller history of this experiment in living democracy.

Join us on Zoom:
https://bit.ly/2Kkwe6I
Meeting ID: 294 196 1059
Password: REVOLVE

All Home School events are open to everyone – REVOLVE has a suggested $5 – $20 pay what you can option, as well as free. All proceeds for this event will benefit REVOLVE and BMCM+AC.

RSVP in the following ways:

VENMO @theforestflooravl

Donate via Paypal to @fieldhouse44

Follow the ticket link, enter $0 – $20 in checkout for free admission or donation on a sliding scale to RSVP

Learn more at http://www.revolveavl.org/home-school

Every week day, Janet’s Planet gives children a daily dose of science and space topics from around the world.

The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.

The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.

Our featured scientist this week is the Western North Carolina Nature Center’s very own, Tori Duval. Tori will share with us the basics of animal conservation and answer all your nature center questions. Tune in to our Facebook page, Asheville Museum of Science, for the livestream event and don’t forget to send us your questions!

The Skyland Library will host J.R. the Therapy Dog on the 1st Friday of each month. Kids are invited to stop by between 2:30-3:30 pm to practice their reading skills with a gentle, patient and adorable canine friend. J.R. is a certified therapy dog and he can’t wait to meet you! 

This four-part class led by Learning & Engagement Assistant Paige Taylor explores natural and artificial lighting approaches using digital photography. Through a series of weekly assignments, hone your observation skills, and capture landscapes, portraits, and more in a variety of lighting situations. Use images from the Museum’s Collection and other sources for inspiration. Class time includes instruction, group shares, and discussions; individual preparation between classes includes responding to weekly photo prompts, short readings, and journaling. This virtual class is designed with beginners, hobbyists, and those with some photography experience in mind. MAY 6, 13, 20, & 27—Wednesdays, 6–8pm Registration deadline: May 5

Since 2010, the Asheville Area Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has convened the Creative Sector Summit– the region’s only creative industry-specific annual conference.

This year’s conference will kick-off on Thursday, April 30th with a Dinner in the Foundry Hotel’s Savoy Ballroom. Guests will be presented with the results of this year’s Creative Sector Survey, hear from the city and county about how they support the arts, and learn from the director of the North Carolina Arts Council about the current state of the arts in NC.

The Summit will take place on May 1st and 2nd at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Friday will focus more heavily on Creative Placemaking, with a keynote presentation by the leading consulting group in this field Forecast Public Art. On Saturday we will shift to Arts Education with a keynote presentation from Ingenuity, a nonprofit working to increase arts access for all students in Chicago Public Schools. Both themes will be addressed through the lens of Equity and Inclusion. The full conference line-up will be posted in mid-March.

Tickets are on sale now. Member discounts are available.

More details: ashevillearts.com/events/creative-sector-series

One day online class on Adobe Illustrator. Cost is $59. Register online at abtech.edu/coned-registration

See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.

Offered on weekends, April – October.

The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and has been supplemented with artifacts from the Smith-McDowell House collection. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Smith-McDowell House admission – and is always free for members – and runs through May 16, 2020.

The exhibit seeks to put the local men and women who served in context with the larger events happening in North Carolina, the United States, and the world. In the exhibit, visitors will find displays and interactive elements telling the stories of just a few of our hometown heroes.

This four-part class led by Learning & Engagement Assistant Paige Taylor explores natural and artificial lighting approaches using digital photography. Through a series of weekly assignments, hone your observation skills, and capture landscapes, portraits, and more in a variety of lighting situations. Use images from the Museum’s Collection and other sources for inspiration. Class time includes instruction, group shares, and discussions; individual preparation between classes includes responding to weekly photo prompts, short readings, and journaling. This virtual class is designed with beginners, hobbyists, and those with some photography experience in mind. MAY 6, 13, 20, & 27—Wednesdays, 6–8pm Registration deadline: May 5