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2 weeks ago
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
2 weeks ago
New movies to see, stream or skip in April 2026
Looking for a movie to see in Asheville this April? Learn what to see, stream or skip with our reviews of a cult horror reboot, a fresh spin on "Hamlet," a documentary of epic length and a niche new vampire flick.
3 weeks ago
The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event
For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.
3 weeks ago
One-woman play ‘Natural Shocks’ is an electrifying, intimate experience
"Natural Shocks" a one-woman show by Lauren Gunderson, is running from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre. Read our review for more.
3 weeks ago
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 10-12
Arbor Day observance, a grilled cheese-themed art market and an Italian ice birthday bash are all on our activity calendar for this weekend.
3 weeks ago
Animation station: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and a new ‘Star Wars’ show – 828reviewsNOW
Check out our review of the not-so super "Super Mario Bros." sequel and dive into our spoiler-free overview of the first eight episodes of "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," now streaming on Disney+.
3 weeks ago
Free concert alert: ‘Stomp and Holler’ at Downtown After 5
The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, "Stomp and Holler Night," will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.
3 weeks ago
New take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ coming to Flat Rock Playhouse
A fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse next month. According to the Flat Rock theater, the retelling will transform the story for the stage while retaining its essential emotional elements.
3 weeks ago
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
3 weeks ago
People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business
Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.
3 weeks ago
Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.
Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.
3 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.
4 weeks ago
Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display
Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.
4 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
4 weeks ago
Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC
Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.
4 weeks ago
April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month
Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.
4 weeks ago
Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults
Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support
4 weeks ago
Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW
In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.
4 weeks ago
Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event
Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.
