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Center for Craft
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Center for Craft to showcase the US’ foremost American craft library
A recent $425,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will help it come to fruition.
April 22, 2026 02:49 PM
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Grace Powers
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Arts
“The River Runs On” is now available for streaming
Settle in for a documentary following the plight of conservationists as they work to manage the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests.
September 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Celebrate Monarch Butterfly Day at The North Carolina Arboretum
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Arts
Three of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio’s coolest creations
Plus, find out where some of these works are located throughout Asheville.
September 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Check out Mountain Heritage Day’s jam-packed day of Appalachian activities
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Experience the magic of Star Wars with the Asheville Symphony
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Kick off Asheville Symphony’s 2023-24 season with a (free) Symphony in the Park Concert
Round out summer with scores from your favorite classic movies — plus see where Asheville Symphony will be playing in the upcoming season.
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Culture
Learn something new at these 10+ museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Honor Appalachian heritage at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Celebrate the culture of the mountains with the help of the Folk Heritage Committee.
July 18, 2023
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