We are receiving so many exciting donations for the 12th Annual Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction and we’d like to offer a preview of just a few of the items that will be up for bidding. Enjoy!
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Authors for Literacy in the media
The Literacy Council’s Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction with keynote speaker Barbara Kingsolver has been featured in multiple publications! Click below to read or view each feature.
Mountain Xpress: Barbara Kingsolver keynotes annual Authors for Literacy Dinner
WLOS Spotlight Carolina: Literacy Council of Buncombe County
The Laurel of Asheville: Barbara Kingsolver to Keynote Annual Literacy Council Dinner
Citizen Times: Kingsolver, coming to Asheville Nov. 29, captures paradigm shifts
DePauw University: Barbara Kingsolver ’77 to Keynote Literacy Fundraiser in NC
Auction Item Sneak Peek
Broken Road Studio artist and owner Phil DeAngelo has contributed to the Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction for the last five years. “Compelled,” featured here, is one of nearly 100 items that will be up for bidding to raise funds for Literacy Council programs at the 2016 Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction featuring Wiley Cash.
Phil and his wife Tina are further supporting the Literacy Council this week at The Wedge Studios art series, The Visual Word. Twenty three Wedge artists have been paired with local and nationally acclaimed poets to create a stimulating new show. A percentage of proceeds collected from sales will go to the Literacy Council of Buncombe County. This will be the Wedge Studios second in a series of themed shows which opens August 11th, 2016. In a building that turns 100 years old this year, The Wedge Studios has become one of the premier stops in the River Arts District. As the district grows, the artists of The Wedge continue to celebrate and showcase the talent of their building.
The Poem & The Picture Opening Reception
When: August 11th, 2016 5 – 7:30 pm
Where: Broken Road Studio & Hofman Studios (111 – 115 Roberts Street, Asheville)
Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Preview Additional Auction Items
Regardless of personal tastes or styles, Authors for Literacy guests will find something to pique their interest at the 2016 silent auction.
Travel
A seven night vacation from RTX Travel and Xchange
Dining
Metro Wines tasting for eight
Entertainment
Two tickets to Flat Rock Playhouse 2016/2017
Experiences
Two one-day passes to Dollywood
Literature
Authors for Literacy Package with an autographed book by every Authors for Literacy featured author
Fine Art
“Miracles #32” by Jonas Gerard
Wearable Art
Poshaq scarf and Leni Hoch bias cut scarf from Bellagio
Functional Art
Ceramic bacon cooker from the New Morning Gallery
24th Annual Adult Spelling Bee
And the winner is . . . The Diadasias from Warren Wilson
The Literacy Council held its 24th annual Spelling Bee Tuesday, April 28th at the Millroom in downtown Asheville. The event was successful in many ways. Attendance was great, spellers were competitive, and fundraising was high!