# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A Guided Forum with Alaina Dotten & Marie Martello of the Fitzgerald Museum

Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald is often remembered as a shimmering icon of the Jazz Age, yet her identity was deeply rooted in the "perfumed decay" of the American South. Join us for a provocative, guided forum as we peel back the layers of the woman behind the myth.
Featuring Alaina Dotten and Marie Martello from the Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum, this evening explores Zelda’s rebellious youth in Montgomery and her lifelong, conflicted love for a South caught between its aristocratic past and a modernizing future.
The Discussion
This is not a traditional lecture, but a guided conversation. We will navigate the "Ghost of the Confederacy" that haunted her upbringing and examine whether her "Flapper" persona was a true break from tradition—or simply a modern evolution of the performative Southern Belle.

Evening Itinerary

4:00 PM | The Collective Canvas: Contribute to our Community Art Project as we prepare the space for the evening’s reflections.

5:00 PM | Happy Hour & House Tours: Settle in with a cocktail and enjoy limited, intimate tours of the Zelda Dearest property.

6:00 PM | The Forum: A deep-dive discussion and moderated Q&A exploring the themes of "The Beautiful and Damned."

8:00 PM | Social & Reflection: An hour for continued conversation, individual questions, and community connection.

"I am a stranger in a strange land, and I am the only person of my kind." — Zelda Fitzgerald
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/the-ghost-in-the-garden-zelda’s-beautiful-and-damned-relationship-with-her-roots/200029856634241
- **Event Categories**: business, music, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Asheville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801
- **lat**: 35.59057
- **long**: -82.55181
- **full address**: 150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots being held?
  - **A:** The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots takes place on Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 150 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots?
  - **A:** The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots is organized by Zelda Dearest Hotel.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Ghost in the Garden: Zelda’s "Beautiful and Damned" Relationship with Her Roots sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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