PennyCup Coffee at the YMI

06/18/2025

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The Block, nestled in downtown Asheville, NC, holds an important place in history as the center of the African American community for over a century. Originally known as East End, this neighborhood block located at the intersection of Eagle and Market Streets emerged in the late 19th century as a th...

04/01/2025

07/05/2024

This afternoon from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Biscuit Head will be at PennyCup at the YMI giving out samples during our first Friday event. Every month on the 1st Friday businesses on the block have special events between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Come check it out.

05/17/2024

Outdoor seating is back at PennyCup at the YMI

03/18/2024

PennyCup at the YMI will be closed 3/25 thru 3/27 for repair work on our beautiful mural. We are finally in view of the finish line for all the building renovations. Thank you for your patience and continued support during construction.

02/28/2024

Have you heard about First Fridays? Every month on the first Friday the Block has a mini celebration. Last month's Black Storytelling event was a huge success. This month we will be celebrating women. PennyCup at the YMI will be having a "Ladies night" happy hour between 5-7p.m. with all drinks being 50% off. There will be other events at the Noir Collective and LEAF global.

10/25/2023

PennyCup at the YMI will be closing at 2:00 today 10/25 due to building construction. Thank you for your understanding. You can learn more about this amazing and important project here.

https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/letter-from-the-board-sept-2023?fbclid=IwAR3KgVlgZCMV2sc1ueGJZST7XKRrtFQKC5IAtZVT1IkSG_kKwwtCcfa3ieM

The YMI Board of Directors is excited to provide you with several updates on positive things happening at YMI Cultural Center.

10/07/2022

We are so lucky to be on the historic YMI building. Learn a bit about the the master mason that built the YMI and many more beautiful buildings in Asheville.

James Vester Miller built many of the most remarkable historic brick buildings in downtown Asheville during its Golden Age of the late 19th and 20th centuries. However, his name has remained largely unknown. Learn more about this extraordinary Black man, an artist in brick who created a successful c...