# Event Details - **Event Name**: Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Featuring renowned tellers Connie Regan-Blake and Laura Hope-Gill!About this EventThis evening of tales celebrates the wonder that comes from spinning our experiences into stories and from listening to the old stories that have guided us through time, attuning us to what it means to be human living in a wondrous world. Wonder is the true treasure that keeps us alert and curious, energetic and attentive even through the toughest times. Cultures have long turned to storytelling in the midst of winter for warmth and community. Also, stories remind us that the wonders of our hearts and imaginations are immune to the ice and chill, and burns forever alight when we listen to one another. This is why stories are our treasure and why in Gaelic culture it is said, that a story well-told is more precious than gold.--Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers.She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe with her powerful performances and workshops. Entertaining audiences in 47 states, 18 countries and on 6 continents, she brings the wisdom, humor and drama of stories to main stage concert halls, libraries and into the corporate world.--Laura Hope-Gill founded and directs the Narrative Healthcare Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University, in which she shares research on the healing nature of storytelling with doctors, counselors, and writers. She is an NCArts Fellow for her writings on her deafness, and she recently apprenticed to Connie Regan-Blake as a North Carolina Arts Council Folklife Apprentice. Her forthcoming book, Bee Bread: How the Human Hive of Story Listening and Storytelling Heals the World, will be published in Fall of 2026. She was named the first poet laureate of the Blue Ridge Parkway by the National Park Service in 2010 for her book The Soul Tree. Her two architectural histories of Asheville, Look Up Asheville 1 and 2 (Grateful Steps 2010, 2011) received awards from the North Carolina Society of Historians. She founded the city's multicultural poetry festival, Asheville Wordest, in 2008, which received the first Harlan Gradin Award for Excellence in Public Humanities Programming in 2010.--Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Seating is general admission, first come first served. Online ticket sales end 1 hour prior to showtime. There may still be tickets available for purchase in the office after online sales have ended. Please call BMCA at 828-669-0930 for more information. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/black-mountain/story-treasures-gems-of-the-present-and-past/100001969398498925 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, storytelling, concerts, performances, festivals, workshops, music, theatre, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.69, max: 23.69, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Black Mountain - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Black Mountain Center for the Arts - **lat**: 35.6161175 - **long**: -82.321505 - **full address**: Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bcd856de313000cd5a0ecfd2ea616257a87e11fd91d22dc7ca6d7a14e5a6f86b-rimg-w1200-h1911-dc040402-gmir.jpg?v=1763382089 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past being held? - **A:** Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past? - **A:** Tickets for Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past are priced at USD 24 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 24 + USD 2 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past? - **A:** Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past is organized by Black Mountain Center for the Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Story Treasures: Gems of the Present and Past is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Black Mountain, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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