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Date night ideas for every type of Ashevillian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Asheville.
October 20, 2025 12:06 PM
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Chris Thile brings mandolin magic to festival finale
The Grammy-winning artist brings his original work to Asheville alongside the Asheville Symphony.
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How Do We See Ourselves in Each Other: Merging communities + perspectives through art
Join Asheville Art Museum for the first installment of a series exploring migrating Americans.
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Asheville Symphony’s Amadeus Festival returns April 30-May 10
Look forward to 11 days of art-focused fun at this upcoming spring fest.
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Spin into the Spanish countryside with “Don Quixote”
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Stock up for Record Store Day in Asheville
Here’s where to score special Record Store Day releases, from Belly to Bowie.
April 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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NYT hailed his “effortlessly expressive tone” — and he’s coming to AVL
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Center for Craft
Arts
Craft Watch “friend-raiser” goes live in April after being delayed by Helene
Center for Craft is hosting a live-streaming event with celebrities and media personalities to raise funds to recover from Helene.
March 27, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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City
Funds from Asheville’s Public Art Program will support local artists
Asheville’s Public Art Program finds a new place in the city’s history supporting arts and culture.
March 12, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
Puppet inside LaZoom Room for an Asheville Fringe Arts Fest pre-party.
Arts
Go outside the ordinary at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
For 23 years running, Asheville is the canvas for this celebration of experimental art.
March 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
3 art exhibits we’re looking forward to this spring
Experience Asheville in bloom through paintings, fiber art, interactive installations, and more.
February 28, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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City announces Food Truck Friday pilot program rolling into downtown
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Dive into the designs for the Malvern Hills Park pool renovation
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Asheville Hockey League builds a new skate rink in the RAD
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Culture
Honor “Resilience and Resistance” at Blue Ridge Pride 2025
Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Helene, this year’s festival centers environmental advocacy.
September 23, 2025
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Events
10+ events commemorating one year since Helene
Organizations across WNC are honoring our region’s resiliency with events marking the one year anniversary since Tropical Storm Helene.
September 22, 2025
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History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Asheville?
Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Ashevillians were up to this week throughout the years.
September 18, 2025
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