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Headliners announced for 2nd annual Black Mountain Blues Festival
Western North Carolina is just a few weeks away from the 2nd annual Black Mountain Blues Festival, an arts and culture celebration of storytelling, blues music and Appalachian history.
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Everything you need to know about Boomtown FestAVL this weekend
The second year of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL, a free music festival filled with local talent and city-wide history, will be held all weekend long in downtown Asheville.
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum to headline special Blue Ridge Pride benefit show
To commemorate a year of community resilience on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, BRP will host a Tea Dance & Drag Show at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Orange Peel. The event will be headlined by "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Nicole Paige Brooks.
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Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone
Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."
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Fork & Dagger: Black Mountain café serves up brunch worth the drive
Open Oven recalls the charm of Asheville’s classics with local food, friendly faces and standout plates
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What to do in the 828: Aug. 29-31
Looking for weekend plans? From a pride pageant to a weekend-long free music festival, we have your guide to what to do this Labor Day weekend in the 828.
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‘Evolution Incubation Refinement’: Pink Dog announces fall exhibit
"Evolution Incubation Refinement" is the name of an upcoming exhibit by RAD artist Pat Phillips, a painter and jeweler who has been working in the Asheville arts district since 2012.
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Asheville 48 Hour Film Project winners to be announced next Saturday
The Asheville chapter of The 48 Hour Film Project, an international competition which challenges independent filmmakers to write, shoot and complete an entire short film in 48 hours, has announced their nominees in 18 different categories in advance of an awards ceremony next weekend.
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At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
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Oktoberfest returns this fall with free admission, 60+ beverages
The Asheville Downtown Association event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 in Pack Square Park.
2 weeks ago
Grace in Action: Local realtors, Grace Covenant Church unite for housing relief
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS joined forces in July to create the Grace in Action Fund, an initiative intended to bring long-term stability to Western North Carolina households after Hurricane Helene.
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‘Mark II’: Marquee Asheville announces ‘Take II’ RAD reopening
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the River Arts District, the district will officially welcome back Marquee Asheville, the first Foundy Street business to return to the RAD since the storm.
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GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival
Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.
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Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production
"Miss Julie" is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.
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Weaverville ‘salutes to summer’ with back-to-school Nature Park party
The Salute to Summer Kids Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at Main Street Nature Park in downtown Weaverville. School supply donations will be accepted by the Weaverville Police Department at the event.
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Fly fishing and fellowship: Wrong Way to host free fly fishing festivities this weekend
As Asheville flies closer to the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins will host a fly fishing festival to celebrate river recovery in Western North Carolina.
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New playground, basketball court to be unveiled at Burton Street Community Center
A brand-new playground and basketball court will be unveiled at the Burton Street Park and Community Center in the historic West Asheville neighborhood at a community fair in early September.
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Fork & Dagger: Gemelli offers a mixed bag of Italian fare
Fresh noodles and dessert stand out at West Asheville eatery, while other dishes lack balance and finesse
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What to do in the 828: Aug. 22-24
Searching for weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to the 828, featuring everything from a fly fishing festival to community puppet performances to a record shop basement sale.
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Asheville Creative Arts to kick off 10th anniversary fundraiser at Peace Gardens
The Asheville Creative Arts 10th Anniversary Season Summer Soiree will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Peace Gardens & Market, 47 Bryant St. Donations will be accepted, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
